"ISTANBUL" Istanbul by bugulma


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Magnificent Istanbul

In December 2006 I spent several days in Istanbul, celebrating my birthday as well. I liked the city very much, its narrow streets with a lot of people, wonderful architecture. The city is situated in 2 continents and has Orthodox and Muslim stories as well.
The city was founded in 330 AD by Byzanthium Tsa Constantinus the Great as New Rome. After Roman Empire collapse the city became the capital of Eastern Roman Empire (Byzanthium). In 1453 the city was conquered by Ottomans and the city developed in Muslim culture. The city was a capital of Ottoman Empire. In 1923 after revolution and war Turkish Republic appeared and the capital was move in Ankara. Nowadays the city is the biggest in Turkey and one of the biggest city in the world. In the same time it is center of culture, finance and tourism.

  • Last visit to Istanbul: Dec 2006
  • Intro Updated Dec 27, 2006
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    MalenaN Feb 25, 2012 at 4:17 AM Report Abuse

    Nice place to go to for your birthday! Reading your page brought back many good memeories from my visits (2003 and 2004).

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    Raimix Nov 11, 2010 at 12:59 PM Report Abuse

    Great page here! Actually..I think Istambul is one of my options to go in spring. Looks exotic :)

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    BruceDunning Oct 9, 2010 at 1:59 PM Report Abuse

    You have done a good job of describing the sites in the city and showing the visitors what to see as well as the comments to benefit those nice pictures.

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    balhannah Nov 3, 2008 at 2:15 AM Report Abuse

    I would love to visit Turkey and Istanbul. I like looking at different cemeteries in the world.

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    Nemorino Jul 24, 2007 at 2:50 PM Report Abuse

    Great that you saw a good performance of Manon Lescaut by Puccini at the Turkish National Opera. I have only heard one Turkish opera singer so far, but she was very good. (She's the one you read about a few weeks ago on my Heidelberg page.)

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    Travel2write Jun 26, 2007 at 10:27 PM Report Abuse

    Interesting facts and great tips and pics! John

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    TheDiplomat Apr 3, 2007 at 4:58 AM Report Abuse

    Cool buddy! I am glad that you enjoyed the city very much!!

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    Italiana07 Mar 9, 2007 at 3:21 AM Report Abuse

    oh YES, Istanbul is a indescribable city! I have a friend there, I was listening his story:) that's amazing place and your pics are great too!:)

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    LoriPori Mar 7, 2007 at 6:49 AM Report Abuse

    Wonderful Istanbul page Andrey. The Blue Mosque is absolutely impressive.

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    sue_stone Mar 6, 2007 at 12:12 AM Report Abuse

    What a fabulous place to celebrate your birthday! The Grand Bazaar sounds amazing : )

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