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 Istanbul

Located both on historic tarde routes linking Europe and Asia, an a strategic sea lane connecting the Black Sea to the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been one of the world's most important commercial centres for some 2,700 years.

Source of text: Istanbul. Pocket guide. Insight series


Photo Galleries

Byzantine Past

Istanbul: Byzantine Past

Two the greatest surviving examples of Bizantine architecture and art can be seen in Istanbul

Islamic Present

Istanbul: Islamic Present

Apart of roman monuments Istanbul is also a city of islamic culture and fabulous Turkish muslim architecture

City and People

Istanbul: City and People

Bustling trade and rich culture is a typical mark of the place where meet two continents and people of different origines

Princes Islands

Istanbul: Princes Islands

Quiet and free of cars Princes' Islands are only 11 miles and not even an hour by ferry away from bustling Istanbul.