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Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents which Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror changed in his era. It stands on the shores of the uniquely beautiful Bosphorus (Istanbul Bogazi) where the waters of the Black Sea combine with those of The sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. Istanbul is a province designed to be the capital and it has been the capital of three empires which used to dominate the world. Today the province houses the precious remains of these civilizations and stands with all its glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern.
It is one of the richest cities in historical background, as well as one of the most beautiful, enchanting and alive cities of the world. It has an atmosphere of its own with its life-style, people and numerous attractions. In Istanbul you will have to be generous with time since it has so much to show. The old palaces, the great mosques with soaring minarets, ancient churches, museums, bazaars, the Istanbul Strait and others are wonderful sites worth seeing.
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Lovely old Istanbul photos... Happy new year, kala eisai;
Nice start...Hope to see more... The city walls' photos are marvellous... And old Istanbul images... I have no words... When I see an old Istanbul photo, I wish to turn back that years and live Istanbul again...
Great pics and info, as soon as ryanair puts istanbul on its destination list I'll go!
Fantastic picture of Ortakoy Camii... cok guzel!
Very detailed and interesting information about the walls. Enjoyed the old pics too! I would love to visit this fascinating city someday.
Would like to visit istanbul again,..
very useful history lesson, great pics
Stunning picture of Ortakoy Mosque. I've always wanted to go to Turkey!!!
Very interesting page! Enjoyed the history ;)
nice page , greetings from maastricht