Istanbul is the most popular, highest populated city and economic and cultural capital of Turkey.
Istanbul has a deep history, hosting 3 cilivizations: Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire and today’s Republic of Turkey.
Istanbul is known as the city with 100 names.
Istanbul attracts the highest number of visitors of all touristic spots in Turkey.
Istanbul is where ancient meets modern, islamic meets christian, asian meets european, and most of all, where EAST meets WEST.
