It was a trade center conveniently located between Asia and Europe.
Constantinople had a great location because it was surrounded by water.
Constantinople is now what is called Istanbul (I am almostt certain) Type that in msn.com and it will give you the location
It was a trade center conveniently located between Asia and Europe.
First of all, Constantinople was in a natural cross road for land and sea trade routes. Second, Constantinople was on a peninsula, so it was very easy to defend. Finally, Constantinople had a secret weapon in Greek fire, which could burn on water. Since Constantinople was surrounded by water on three sides Greek fire was invaluable in sea battles.
Constantinople was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, making it a strategic city for trade and military purposes. This location allowed it to control key trade routes between the two continents and serve as a gateway between East and West.
Constantinople was located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, and the many sea and overland trade routes linking east and west. Under the Byzantines, this location helped make the city, and some of its citizens, fabulouslt wealthy.
Constantinople is today known as Istanbul, and has been ever since the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the creation of Turkey (1922). It is located on both sides of the Bosporus Strait in Southeastern Europe.
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Constantinople was located on a canal between the Mediterranean Sea and the Black Sea, making out easier for boats to stop and trade. Also, they were near where the Asian and European trade routes crossed.
Constantinople currently is known as Istanbul, Turkey.
Constantinople is now Istanbul in Turkey.