City of Istanbul

Is one of the largest cities in Turkey in terms of population, and the second largest city in the world population, where the number of people living in this beautiful city wonderful 13.9 million people, and the proportion of Muslims in this city equivalent to about 99%.

Istanbul is located on the Bosporus Strait. It has two European and Asian sections, historically known as Byzantium or Constantinople. It was the capital of the Byzantine state. Istanbul is known for its cultural, economic, financial and commercial fields.

Where most of the international companies are located, whether Turkish or international, and this city is located between the continent of Asia and Europe, where the two bridges linking the two continents together, and the third bridge under construction and construction.

The city is located on 7 hills where most of the city's lands and coasts are located. It has a deep cultural history. Istanbul is home to many civilizations and empires. It is frequented by tourists from all over the world. The city of Istanbul is long in memory of its beauty, beauty and culture. , Where the Ottoman palaces and many museums, tourist attractions and commercial markets.

It contains 3113 mosques, each corner of which tells a fascinating story about it, which is not the capital of Turkey as many think, but is the tourist and economic capital of Turkey, and the political capital is the city of Ankara.

Istanbul was formerly the capital of the Ottoman Empire in Turkey, and its name was associated with the sultans of the Ottoman Empire, especially Muhammad al-Fateh, which opened the city and called it Istanbul and then Istanbul, but the capital was moved to Ankara on October 23, 1932 and Istanbul has the third oldest metro in the world. The visit of this city leaves a mark on the one who visited it and remains preserved in its heart and soul for long periods. Every Ottoman authority left a mark in this city to be remembered by the people and visitors of the city.

Places of Interest in Istanbul
Sultanahmet Mosque, also called the Blue Mosque, is located in Sultanahmet Square, one of the most famous mosques in Istanbul and one of the largest mosques in the world known for its architecture, Ottoman Islamic sculpture and architecture at the time.
The Hagia Sophia Museum, located opposite the Sultanahmet Mosque, was initially a church and then became a mosque, then turned into a museum and considered a huge religious building frequented by tourists from all directions.
The Kaby Palace, the largest palace in Istanbul, used to be used only for official state events before it became a tourist destination frequented by tourists in large numbers.
The Galata bridge, called the new bridge, extends from the northern bank to the southern bank of Istanbul.
The Grand Bazaar is thousands of shops under one roof and is the most attractive location in Istanbul in terms of number of tourists and residents.
The Palace of Gragan, a palace built by the Ottomans, has now become one of the most famous and luxurious hotels in the world and is located on the Bosphorus Strait.
Yildiz Park, a public open garden, is located in Istanbul's Bishktash area near the Bosphorus, also named for its proximity to Yildiz Palace.
The Berra Museum, a museum in Istanbul with paintings of great artists, also has a grand theater and galleries.
Dolma Bahca Palace, overlooking the Bosphorus on the European coast, where the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire is located in the Bashik region Tash.
The Palace of Pillar Bey is located in an area called Oscodar on the Asian side of Istanbul, so it is called the Pillar Bey Palace. The palace is one of the most important historical monuments in the city. It was a palace for the Ottoman sultans known for the beauty of its architecture and the art of its sculpture which attracts many tourists to visit.
The forests of Belgrade, a recreational area in Istanbul, which is the best areas for walking, cycling, recuperation and fresh air inhalation of the lakes and dense green trees, these forests overlook the Bosphorus and give it a natural and violent beauty.

Istanbul has many other landmarks such as Sultanahmet, Tokapi Palace and other sites. Istanbul is a beautiful landmark for anyone visiting this city