Myistanbul is the largest city in Turkey & 2nd largest city proper in the world with a population of 13 million. Istanbul is also a megacity, as well as cultural, economic, and financial centre of Turkey. Istanbul is a designated alpha world city.The currency of Turkey and of course in istanbul is Turkish Lira.there are lots of exchange offices in the city and its airports to change your money. Istanbul has two Airports. Ataturk Airport is in European side if Istanbul and Sabiha Gokchen Airport in Asian side of Istanbul.Taxi fares are cheap in Turkey. Kebab and Baklava are must eat food.It is prohibited to smoke in closed public places in istanbul abd turkey by law. it was not a city until Greek colonists arrived in the area in the 7th Century BCE.King Byzas named the city Byzantium after himself. Byzantium became a part of the Roman Empire in the 300s.
The cosmopolitan city of Istanbul is one of the most frequented cities in the world. It was once the old capital of Turkey known as Constantinople, this amazing city has wall-to-wall culture and history, and where new and old lives in harmony. There is no mistaking this is where 'East meets the West'… A true extravaganza of sights which includes the Blue Mosque and marvelous Topkapi Palace. You will be amazed and inspired by this truly magnificent city where life never stops.
Istanbul has an imperial history which stretches back some 1,500 years and is continually 'the crossroads of Europe and Asia'.
It has an estimated 15 million occupants on both sides of an east-west divided by the 32km (20-mile) Bosphorus Strait. This Strait connects the trade routes of the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and the Mediterranean. Thus meaning that this the city has been a jealously guarded center of world trade dating
Back to the Byzantine era.as remained as the trading post for spices and textiles brought along the silk route from as far away as China. Evan after Isanbu (Constantinople as it was then known) fell to the Ottoman Sultans back in 1453, the city upheld its trading post. The city has suffered from conintualy sieges though the ages due to its prime position and has changed from the world's first Christian Capital to a Hellenic outpost to Rome then to the seat of the World's biggest Muslim Empire – truly confirming this city's diverstiy.
Istanbul holiday Apartments are perfect for both leisure and business visitors seeking affordable high quality accommodation sather than impersonal hotel rooms for stays of two nights orr more. Our vacations rentals are ideal lodging for families groups of friends or independent travellers who want to experience Istanbul like a resident.
While wandering around during the evening, getting ready to go the airport, I started to notice the signs for Efes Beer. I was thirsty as always, so I decided to stop into one of the local Turkish Pubs with an Efes sign. I chose a pub right alongside Findikzade Tram Station, called Baran Pub. This pub was unusual by American standards. There was no bar, everyone just piled into the tables near the beer tap, even if the table was occupied by strangers. Everyone seemed to be eating something with their drinks, from nuts to big meat dishes prepared at the restaurant upstairs.
This is the short summary about Istanbul city . The Place is really very good that make your vacations colourfull & Enjoyble.
To enjoy your trip in Istanbul, please book flights to istanbul & visit www.myistanbul.co.uk
Martin Wynn
