Istanbul Map, Turkey

Istanbul History

The first settlement in the city was evidenced by the artifacts excavated in the Fikirtepe mound on the Anatolian side. They are from Copper Age dating from 5500-3500 BC. Byzantion, the older name of Istanbul, was established on the site of an ancient port settlement named Lygos. It was founded by Thracian tribes between the 13th and 11th centuries BC. In 196 AD, the city was captured by Romans giving the chance for... read more

Istanbul Travel Guide

  In the old days, Istanbul, formerly known as Constantinople was the capital of the Byzantine Empire and then the Islamic Ottoman gained control over Istanbul during the 15th century and made it its capital. The official name, Istanbul was adopted after Turkey gained independence in the year 1930 and Ankara was made the capital of Turkey. read more

Istanbul Nightlife

For the dining and good drinks, there are also several destinations to head. One of which is the Hayat Café, owned by 'your grandfather' or 'crazy uncle', it is a hole-in-one kebab shop offering the best of Turkish food and trinks and very affordable prices. Asitane, on the other hand, offers traditional Ottoman cuisine.  Imagine having to splurge in the best cuisine that has lasted for centuries offering unique yet... read more

Istanbul Sightseeing

While in Istanbul, you get to choose between which side of the city you want to explore. If it is Europe that you choose, you will be taken to an adventure of different churches, mosques, towers and museums. If it is Asia that you choose, the old palaces, a number of islands and a tower are the more prominent fixtures. Truly, Istanbul is one experience of a lifetime that you can't miss, primarily because of its location. read more