Monday 25 May 2015

About Istanbul City

istanbul city

Istanbul, the unique and charming city, admired by all who visits her has been starting point of many historical events and the cradle of civilizations. This is a mega city, with a population exceeding 15 million, one of the international business centres and more importantly, it is an ancient city, blends history with modernity.

Istanbul is one of the world’s fascinating cities with its historical peninsula, Bosphorus Strait, various types of architecture from both Ottoman and Byzantine era. Charmingly situated both the European and Asian sides. The only city around the world located on two continents and divided by the fascinating Bosphorus Strait.

Without a shadow of a doubt, Beyoglu is the most popular place to visit for both locals and foreigners. The main street is İstiklâl Caddesi, is a district located on Taksim Square, a pedestrianised 1 mile long street of various types of food restaurants and shops, cafes, bars, clubs, art galleries, antique shops, cinemas and theatres.

Beyoglu unites a mixture of cultures, religions and ethnicities while retaining the ruins and traces of past empires in its colourful street.
 

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