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Istanbul was once called Constantinople and before that Byzantium.
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Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey. Ankara is the capital of Turkey.
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Istanbul is located in Turkey, which is a transcontinental country spanning both Europe and Asia.
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Istanbul was the capital city of Ottoman Empire. Under the name Constantinople, it was the capital city for Roman and Byzantine Empire, beginning with Constantine the Great.
When the empire became the nation of Turkey after World War I, the capital was relocated to Ankara (in Anatolia, or eastern Turkey).
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Istanbul is one of the most popular attraction points for tourists in Turkey. I had a trip to there two months ago and really that place is so nice. Here is list of some places where you must go on your Istanbul trip.
- Aya Sofya
- Topkapı Palace
- Blue Mosque
- Basilica Cistern
- Hippodrome
- Istanbul Archaeology Museum
- Grand Bazaar
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Bospurus strait, sea of Marmal
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Eastern and Western influences,
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Depends on how you define a city. Çanakkale might also count, if we're thinking of the province and not the city proper.
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Byzantium and Constantinople in ancient times, Istanbul is the capital of Turkey. Situated on the Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul is both in Asia and in Europe which makes this great city the only one that sits on two continents. Once the seat of the Roman and Ottoman Empires, Istanbul today is a romantic city boasting impressive architecture, breath-taking scenery and historical sites to engage the most enthusiastic history buff.
The Hagia Sophia is a prime example of Byzantine architecture. It was dedicated in 360 as a Cathedral, became a Mosque in 1453, was secularized in 1934 and made into a museum in 1935. Famous for its dome, the Hagia Sophia was the world’s largest cathedral for one thousand years. The inside of the Hagia Sophia is richly decorated with mosaics and with marble pillars. Two marble urns from Pergamon were brought to the Hagia Sophia around 1580 and can be seen along with the Marble Door, the Loge of the Empress and the Virgin and Child Apse Mosaic.
Turkish legend has it that a sultan locked his princess daughter up in Kiz Kulesi (Leander’s Tower) to protect her from a snake after hearing a prophesy that she would die of a snake bite on the day of her 18th birthday. Also known as the Maiden’s Tower, this tower is located on an islet on the Bosphorus Sea. It was built in 408 BC for the purpose of watching the Persian ships in the strait. Later it was used as a lighthouse and today it is a popular tourist destination with a restaurant giving guests a stunning view of Istanbul.
Istanbul is a city of arts with its many museums. One of the most impressive museums is the Topkapi Palace. Once the main residence of Ottoman Sultans, for 400 years, the palace serves as a museum today. Sarcophagi and baptismal fonts have been recently excavated on the palace grounds and are displayed in the Topkapi’s Second Courtyard. Under the Second Courtyard is an ancient cistern dating back to Byzantine times. Days can be spent wandering around Topkapi Palace but, since most do not have days, there are several things that should be seen including the Imperial Carriages, porcelain collections from the Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties and one of the largest collections of Longquan celadon.
Dining in Istanbul is a gastronomical experience. Istanbul is known for delicious Turkish, Mediterranean and Ottoman cuisine. Turkish food includes a lot of lamb and mutton as well as a medley of seafood. Roasting or grilling are the most common way of preparing meals such as Turkish kebabs, doner kebabs and Shish kofte. Feriye is a restaurant near the Bosphorus that is know for wonderful Turkish food. The Ciragan Palace is home to Tugra where guests can find Ottoman cuisine using ingredients such as rabbits, olives and specialty cheeses. Save room for sweets like Baklava, Dilber Dudagi and Sutlac.
Shopping at the Grand Bazaar, soaking in a Turkish Bath and seeing the Hippodrome are just a few more of the exciting attractions that Istanbul has to offer.
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Istanbul, Turkey
Originally Constantinople was called Byzantium.EmperorConstantinethe Great redeveloped, turned into the capital of the eastern part of the Roman empire and renamedConstantinople When the Turks captured the town which led to the downfall of the Byzantine Empire they renamed it Istanbul.
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Istanbul was Constantinople
Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Been a long time gone, Oh Constantinople
Why did Constantinople get the works?
That's nobody's business but the Turks
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Istanbul the city is within (and the capital of) Istanbul province.
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Istanbul Atatürk Airport is the main international airport serving Istanbul, Turkey.
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The city has had three names over time. It's original name was Byzantium, became Constantinople, and is now known as Istanbul.
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Distance for istanbul to alexandroupoli
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There is no state in Turkey,İstanbul is not a state so there is no capital. There are 81 cities in Turkey and İstanbul is one of them.
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The largest city is Istanbul. It has an estimated population of 12,829,960 in 2009.
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Istanbul (Turkish_language: İstanbul), historically known as Byzantiumand Constantinople
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Istanbul is a city, not a country. It does not have a president. Istanbul is in Turkey. The president of Turkey is Abdullah Gül.
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The difference is the place where you spoke, or where you have been last.
Let me try to explain with some examples;
-I went to Istanbul last weekend.
(the person is not in Istanbul anymore)
-I'm going to Istanbul
(destination is Istanbul)
(The person is not in Istanbul yet)
-I came to Istanbul last weekend.
(the person is still in Istanbul)
-I was going to Istanbul with my car, but suddenly i realised that i forgot my wallet on the table. So i came back to Ankara.
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