Istanbul Map, Turkey

Istanbul History

Istanbul, the most populous and the largest city of Turkey, is a city that has seen a lot of history. This fact can be evidenced by the various changes of its name including the more popular former names of Byzantium and Constantinople. It is also cultural and financial center of the whole country. Found in the northwest end of the country, it is situated on the Bosphorous Straits and is home to the natural harbor of... read more

Istanbul Travel Guide

 Turkish coffee is also quite popular among the tourists who can buy some of them from the local shops here. Kanyon, Cevahir, Akmerkez, Metro city, Olivium are some of the popular shopping malls that can be found in this city along with plenty of other shopping centers and outlets selling some good branded stuff.   read more

Istanbul Nightlife

For nightclubs, the hottest of is the Queen of Bosphorus Reina or simply Reina. It is home to a number of restaurants and bars that can accommodate as much as two thousand guests. Although relatively high-end, this spot found  is open for everyone. However, fancy clothes are required. Some occasional celebrity sightings can happen in this club if you are lucky enough. Crystal, another famous club, is a known part... read more

Istanbul Sightseeing

On the European side, historical places are found almost everywhere. The Topkapi Palace is the imperial enclave of the powerful Ottoman Empire. That is why, all of the former empire can offer is found in its four courts of increasing grandeur. The Blue Mosque or the Sultan Ahmet Mosque is open to everybody. Although certain restrictions in the clothing must be followed, entrance to this amazing work of architecture is... read more