Located in the center of the Old World, Istanbul is a very important metropolis with its historical monuments and beautiful scenic landscapes. Where Asia and Europe continents are separated by a narrow sea passage, it is the only city on the continent that is built on two continents. Having a history of more than 2500 years, Istanbul became an important trade center following its establishment in this strategic region where the sea and the land embraced. The historic city of Istanbul is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Istanbul is one of the few cities that maintains the character of being the capital of the three empires, as well as being the economic center of every period. Although the city was not a political capital in the new republic established in 1923, it has always maintained its position as an economic center and never lost its position in determining the destiny of the country. Istanbul has a central importance in both domestic and foreign trade.
Located in the center of the Old World, Istanbul is a very important metropolis with its historical monuments and beautiful scenic landscapes. Where Asia and Europe continents are separated by a narrow sea passage, it is the only city on the continent that is built on two continents. Having a history of more than 2500 years, Istanbul became an important trade center following its establishment in this strategic region where the sea and the land embraced. The historic city of Istanbul is located on a peninsula surrounded by the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Istanbul is one of the few cities that maintains the character of being the capital of the three empires, as well as being the economic center of every period. Although the city was not a political capital in the new republic established in 1923, it has always maintained its position as an economic center and never lost its position in determining the destiny of the country. Istanbul has a central importance in both domestic and foreign trade.
1. Hagia Sophia
The mystical city Istanbul hosted many civilizations since centuries, of which Byzantium and Ottoman Empires were both the most famous ones. The city today carries the characteristics of these two different cultures and surely Hagia Sophia is a perfect synthesis where one can observe both Ottoman and Byzantium effects under one great dome. Hagia Sophia is a great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and for Ottoman Empires. Once a church, later a mosque, and museum and now mosque at the Turkish Republic, Hagia Sophia has always been the precious of its time.
Since Istanbul is an ancient city that has existed for years, it hosts places suitable for all kinds of tastes, from the oldest civilizations to the Ottoman Empire, from Anatolian flavors to Mediterranean and Aegean cuisines. Visited by millions of local and foreign tourists, Istanbul draws attention with its tastes as well as its historical artifacts. For this reason, in addition to cultural tours, tours about Istanbul's street food have become popular in recent years. Along with traditional dishes, there are also street foods that you will often see while visiting.
Istanbul, which hosts the Asian and European continents, has a transition climate between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, and is one of the cities that receive the most precipitation in the Marmara Region. The lowest temperature in the city is -11, the highest temperature is +40 degrees throughout the year, and the average relative humidity is 75%. There are 4 seasons.
Universities in Istanbul offer diversity for candidates with the opportunities they have and the education they provide. Istanbul, which hosts a total of 61 universities, including 13 State, 44 Foundation, and 4 Foundation Vocational Schools, has 30% of the universities in Turkey.
If we look briefly to the city's economy and business life of Turkey in Istanbul today about 23 per cent share in the GDP level. In recent years, the industry has been replaced by the management centers and sectors such as finance, tourism, services and banking. In spite of this situation in the industry, the heart of the money markets are always beating in Istanbul. In terms of geographical location, the first 4 working hours of Istanbul are in Asian countries and the other 4 hours coincide with European countries. This brings Istanbul into a natural financial center.
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