Istanbul is a world center of great importance in the past and present. the city embraces Asia on the one hand and Europe on the other.
Istanbul is turkey’s most populous city and its cultural and financial center.
located on both sides of the Bosporus, the narrow strait between the black sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally.
with its historical peninsula, numerous scenic and historical sites, Istanbul is a magnificently unique city that has been the capital to many civilizations from past to present and still continues to be home to residents from all over the world. Istanbul’s population is estimated between 12 and 19 million, making it one of the largest cities in Europe and the world.
