Istanbul experience - and discover

A blend of European and Oriental fairy tale city. One big rush for the senses.

The city, which is due to their geographical location in the heart of the old world is through its historical monuments and beauty known as a major metropolis. With a population of approximately 14 million inhabitants and an east-west extension of almost 100 miles is Istanbul's largest city with the largest port and the cultural, artistic and economic center of Turkey. She is the only city in the world that lies on two continents. Its territory is divided by a strait, the Bosphorus.

The city has a 2500-year-old, very eventful and colorful history. Nearly 1600 years, Istanbul was the Roman, Byzantine and finally the Turkish-Ottoman Empire as its capital. Here were at that time over 120 emperors and sultans. Byzantium, Constantinople and Istanbul, which is the name of this unique metropolis on the Bosporus. Even after Ankara was declared the capital, Istanbul lost nothing of its importance. This unique city could still keep their fascinating appearance and maintain their vitality.

Perfect for a city break or short break: never comes to rest, the city, everywhere in the streets and alleys filled with hustle and bustle. Here is the typical life of Istanbul throbs with the testimony of the Turkish, Byzantine and Roman periods. In addition to numerous restaurants, there are countless shopping and entertainment opportunities. Due to the geographical and topographical situation of the old city with its squares, main streets and monumental buildings, kept the settlements and their locations, despite many changes over the course of history. Today, Istanbul experienced an era of intense architectural development and beautification.