Istanbul; Actual State:
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a huge city with several district articles, with beautiful sightseeing, restaurants, nightlife and accommodation listings, Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city as well as its cultural and financial hub. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, it bridges Asia and Europe. With ancient structures, this city dates back at Roman and Byzantium Empires including the Haga Sophia, Sultanahmet Mosque, Basilica etc.
Istanbul is a 2010 European Capital of Culture, and the year has been filled with celebratory performances and festivals, including art and architecture shows, jazz festivals, rock and hip-hop concerts, ballet, film festivals, and fashion events all giving the city a chance to showcase its culture. Upcoming highlights include a Puppet Festival (Aug. 23–28), a whirling dervish Mevlevi Culture and Sema Ceremony (Sundays in Aug.), special Ramadan Istanbul Events (Aug. 8–Sept. 8), and many other music and art exhibitions through the fall. Istanbul has been luring travelers for thousands of years but today there are more reasons than ever to visit this incredible city. From museums to mosques, bazaars to boutiques, there is no other place on earth that matches Istanbul when it comes to contrasting old and new, East and West, secular and religious.
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"Never having lost its position as an “economy center” from the moment it was established, Istanbul still retains this characteristic," (www.turkeytravelplanner.com). Indeed, the city forms the backbone of the Turkish economy. At the same time, having many advantages from historical and cultural perspectives on its way to becoming a worldwide tourism center, Istanbul has also made important progress in becoming the center of congresses and meetings, due to its facilities and geographical location. Istanbul makes an important contribution of 46% of total export and of 40% to Turkey’s total import.
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To the south of Istanbul lays the Marmara Sea, and to its north the
Black Sea. The Western part of the city is in Europe, and the Eastern is in Asia. The vital watercourse that divides Istanbul is the Bosphorus. Istanbul’s importance rests on its strategic importance in a commercial sense. Istanbul is among the best cities of the world, functioning as a bridge between Europe and Asia. This geographical location gives characteristics of East and West to the city at the same time. |
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