Istanbul geographically and culturally connects Europe and Asia. Thanks to this, it has a special flavor and atmosphere. Throughout its rich history, the city was the heart of powerful empires, it was called “New Rome” and was considered the center of the civilized world.
The sights of Istanbul can delight anyone: the famous Hagia Sophia, the elegant Blue Mosque, the Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, the Grand Bazaar. A trip here will give you amazing impressions and many interesting discoveries.
A trip here will give you amazing impressions and many interesting discoveries.
Currently, Istanbul is the largest cultural and financial center of Turkey. The Bosphorus Strait divides it into European and Asian parts, which are connected by tunnels and bridges. This is a huge modern metropolis, which is the largest city in Europe. Almost a fifth of Turkey's population lives here.
Istanbul is also one of the five most visited cities in the world.