Istanbul, Turkey's largest city

Istanbul , the largest city of Turkey. In this country will take place in late August this year, the World Basketball Championship, so be on the lips of those who follow this sport. We begin in Viaje.info, a tour of the most exciting cities in this country.

In Istanbul, one of them, play some games and the World Cup final. This is the only metropolis in the world divided between two continents: Asia and Europe, on the banks of the Bosphorus and Marmara Sea. It has a rich culture, but also has influence in regard to industry and trade.

It was known until 1930, when it imposed its official name, as Constantinople (although he ceased to be in 1453), also had another name, Byzantium, until the year 330. On the other hand, was the capital of two empires: the Eastern Roman and Ottoman.

It was also the capital of the Republic of Turkey until 1923. Since then it is Ankara, but Istanbul still has an important role in the country.

It inhabits a variety of cultures, which is manifested through numerous mosques (some 500, including the Blue, the Suleiman), churches, synagogues and historical buildings.

One of the most outstanding palaces is the Topkapı, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years and today, besides functioning as a museum, offers a splendid view of the Bosphorus.

Another site for the Hippodrome of Constantinople (the Byzantine period is, like many mosques and churches), which at present is a square named Sultanahmet Meydanı.

In Istanbul, also can meet many museums, such as the Ayasofya Museum (Hagia Sophia, built as a basilica in the fourth century) and, among others, Kariye Museum (located behind St. Sophia).

Finally, it noted that Istanbul has to offer, for those who love shopping, shopping malls (Kapali Carsi highlights the "built in the fifteenth century, which has about 4,000 stores) vendors also attract the attention of consumers.

A mysterious city, which instantly and trapping wonder forever. What are you waiting for? Come and see this beautiful city in Turkey, where fantasy becomes reality.