Istanbul is truly a
world city, a city which everyone should visit at least once in
their lifetime. It is an enchanting blend of Eastern and Western
culture, a vibrant, modern city, with a unique identity.
It is Istanbul's endless variety that fascinates its visitors. The museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars and sights of natural beauty seem innumerable. Istanbul is truly one of the most glorious cities in the world.
As Byzantium, Constantinople and finally, Istanbul, it has been the capital of three Empires, each leaving their mark in the form of stunning palaces, castles, mosques, churches and monuments. The legacy of its chequered past can be seen on every turn of the modern city.
If the world was a single state, Istanbul would be it's capital. Istanbul embraces two continents with one arm reaching out to Asia and the other Europe.
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