Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey extends to the Marmara region and surrounded by the western provinces in Tekirdag, Kocaeli, the eastern, northern Black Sea and Sea of Marmara to the south.
Famous for its history and its importance for the country as an important commercial center today is a cosmopolitan metropolis Istanbul, connecting continents, cultures, religions and the house of the order of twelve million inhabitants. The Bosphorus (Bogazici) Strait divides the province into two parts: the European and Asian Istanbul and therefore is described as “the crossroads of Europe and Asia.
Throughout its history Istanbul has been the capital of three successive empires: Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Today, Istanbul still retains traces of its glorious past, which contrasts with the regional development and modernity. Turkey is also worth visiting and where travelers will not be disappointed.
