ABOUT ISTABUL

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics

Get ready to explore the dynamic city of ISTANBUL, a city that straddles both Asia and Europe! As a result, it has both the European beauty of ancient, and colorful buildings, combined with Asian spirituality and flavors. Discover the delights of a modern, metropolitan city, that has all the dazzling beauty of the past, and the grace of Islam. Seen within the ancient spice bazaars, spectacular mosques, and palaces with luxurious interiors as beautifully intricate as their exteriors. Relax after an eventful day of history and culture, with a rooftop view and endless choices of mouth-watering Turkish food. Be it sweet baklava, legendary Turkish kebab, or delicious mezze, Turkish food is loved the world over.

Istanbul, Turkish İstanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey. It was the capital of both the Byzantine Empire and the Ottoman Empire.