Istanbul (/ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ IST-an-BUUL, US also /ˈɪstænbʊl/ IST-an-buul; Turkish: İstanbul [isˈtanbuɫ]) is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country's economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey.Istanbul is the most populous European city, and the world's 15th-largest city.
The city was founded as Byzantium (Byzantion) in the 7th century BCE by Greek settlers from Megara. In 330 CE, the Roman emperor Constantine the Great made it his imperial capital, renaming it first as New Rome (Nova Roma) and then as Constantinople (Constantinopolis) after himself. The city grew in size and influence, eventually becoming a beacon of the Silk Road and one of the most important cities in history.
The city served as an imperial capital for almost 1600 years: during the Roman/Byzantine (330–1204), Latin (1204–1261), late Byzantine (1261–1453), and Ottoman (1453–1922) empires. The city played a key role in the advancement of Christianity during Roman/Byzantine times, hosting four (including Chalcedon (Kadıköy) on the Asian side) of the first seven ecumenical councils (all of which were in present-day Turkey) before its transformation to an Islamic stronghold following the Fall of Constantinople in 1453 CE—especially after becoming the seat of the Ottoman Caliphate in 1517.
In 1923, after the Turkish War of Independence, Ankara replaced the city as the capital of the newly formed Republic of Turkey. In 1930, the city's name was officially changed to Istanbul, the Turkish rendering of the appellation Greek speakers used since the eleventh century to colloquially refer to the city.
Over 13.4 million foreign visitors came to Istanbul in 2018, eight years after it was named a European Capital of Culture, making it the world's eighth most visited city. Istanbul is home to several UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and hosts the headquarters of numerous Turkish companies, accounting for more than thirty percent of the country's economy.
Утренний круиз по Босфору и Золотому Рогу в Стамбуле Обзор Наслаждайтесь 4-часовым круизом по Золотому Рогу и Босфору. Вас заберут из вашего отеля за 30 минут до начала тура и доставят к пристани, где начнется экскурсия. Затем вы начнете открывать для себя Золотой Рог, примерно на 1 час, а затем прямо к Босфору, включая 32-километровый […]
Круизный тур по Босфору и Золотому Рогу на закате в Стамбуле Обзор Наслаждайтесь 3-часовым круизом по Золотому Рогу и Босфору. Вас заберут из вашего отеля за 30 минут до начала тура и доставят к пристани, где начнется экскурсия. Затем вы начнете открывать для себя Золотой Рог, примерно на 1 час, а затем прямо к Босфору, […]
في حوالي الساعة 8:00 صباحا حتى الساعة 8:30 صباحا، يتم اصطحاب الضيوف بالسيارة ونقلهم إلى المنطقة التي ستبدأ فيها الجولة أولا، تبدأ جولتنا في مسجد كامليكا في أوسكودار. مسجد كامليكا لديه تمييز كونه أكبر مسجد في التاريخ. يمكنك زيارة أو العبادة لمدة 60 دقيقة .في هذا المسجد، الذي افتتحه الرئيس رجب طيب أردوغان . بعد […]
ملخص استمتع برحلة خلیج القرن الذهبی و البوسفور البحرية لمدة 4 ساعات. سيتم نقلك من فندقك قبل 30 دقيقة من بداية الجولة وسيتم نقلك إلى الرصيف حيث ستبدأ الجولة. ثم ستبدأ في اكتشاف القرن الذهبي ، لمدة ساعة تقريبًا ثم مباشرة إلى مضيق البوسفور بما في ذلك مضيق البوسفور البالغ طوله 32 كيلومترًا والذي يفصل […]
ملخص استمتع برحلة البوسفور والقرن الذهبي لمدة 3 ساعات. سيتم نقلك من فندقك قبل 30 دقيقة من بداية الجولة وسيتم نقلك إلى الرصيف حيث ستبدأ الجولة. ثم ستبدأ في اكتشاف القرن الذهبي ، لمدة ساعة تقريبًا ثم مباشرة إلى مضيق البوسفور بما في ذلك مضيق البوسفور البالغ طوله 32 كيلومترًا والذي يفصل بين أوروبا وآسيا […]
Experience a delightful 4-hour Morning Bosphorus Cruise Tour along the Golden Horn and Bosphorus. Our team will pick you up from your hotel 30 minutes before the tour commences and transport you to the pier. The tour starts with exploring the Golden Horn for an hour and then moves straight to the Bosphorus, spanning 32 […]
Istanbul Full-Day Tour and Evening Bosphorus Cruise For the Istanbul Full-Day Tour and Evening Bosphorus Cruise, Around 08:00 – 08:30 in the morning, guests are picked up by car and taken to the area where the tour will start.First, our tour starts at Camlica mosque in Üsküdar.Camlica mosque has the distinction of being the largest […]
Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour Overview: Ending your cruise experience with a breathtaking Sunset Bosphorus Cruise Tour on the water is a truly special way to kick off your evening. Whether you want to capture the perfect moment with your significant other or share a memorable time with friends, a sunset cruise is an experience […]
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