All about Istanbul
Istanbul is a major tourist centre in Turkey and has a significant share of the Turkish economy. It is the only city in the world that spreads across two continents – Asia and Europe. Istanbul lies amidst a considerable trading route, and its location provided Istanbul access to European and central Asian markets. Hence the city was a constant centre of power and trade for many empires across centuries.
Istanbul is home to many tourist attractions and several UNESCO world heritage sites that attract millions of people worldwide as tourists. Islam and Christianity have important centres in the city as it was one of the prominent locations in history for the propagation of religion.
Here are things Istanbul is best known for:
- Top Government bodies: TC Istanbul Development Agency, Presidency of the Republic of Turkey, Australian Consulate, US Consulate, Consulate General of Canada
- Heritage monuments: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Hagia Irena, Walls of Constantinople, Little Hagia Sophia, Zeyrek Mosque, Sirkeci train station, Blue Mosque
- Religious sites: Ahrida Synagogue, All Saints Kilisesi, Arab Mosque, Atik Ali Pasa Mosque, Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Patriarchal Church of Saint George, Ayazma Mosque,
- Shopping hubs: Çukurcuma Caddesi, Serdar-i Ekrem, Mall of İstanbul, Zorlu Center, Grand Bazaar, Kanyon Shopping Center, Istanbul Cevahir Mall, Watergarden İstanbul
- Parks and gardens: Gulhane Park, Yildiz Park and grove, Emirgan Park and GroveBebek Park, Ulus Park, RumeliHisarustu Duatepe Park, Fethi Pasa Grove
- Food: Istanbul anatolian cuisine, Yakamoz Teras cafe restaurant, Mivan Restaurant Café, Garden 1897 Restaurant, Divella Bistro Restaurant
Airport in Istanbul
Istanbul airport is located on the European side of the city. The new airport is a massive upgrade over the old Istanbul Ataturk airport and has four runways, five concourses, 143 passenger bridges, fibre optics sensors, and 9000 CCTV Cameras.
- Airport address: Tayakadın Terminal Cad. No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
- IATA code: IST