8). Istanbul = Historic Capital of Turkey
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical heart. With a population of 13.9 million, the city forms one of the largest urban agglomerations in Europe and is the second-largest city in the world by population within city limits.
The city's biggest draw remains its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. Considered a global city,Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world.It hosts the headquarters of many Turkish companies and media outlets and accounts for more than a quarter of the country's gross domestic product.Hoping to capitalize on its revitalization and rapid expansion, Istanbul bid for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.
Despite having nearly 20 million inhabitants which makes it one of the most populated cities on earth, Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey. It is however the main tourist attraction outside of the many beach resorts that line the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts. Visitors come in their millions to see massive mosques and impressive architecture on this bustling metropolis which is made more alluring by its position on either side of the Bosphorus Straits.
The city's biggest draw remains its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its cultural and entertainment hub can be found across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoğlu district. Considered a global city,Istanbul is one of the fastest-growing metropolitan economies in the world.It hosts the headquarters of many Turkish companies and media outlets and accounts for more than a quarter of the country's gross domestic product.Hoping to capitalize on its revitalization and rapid expansion, Istanbul bid for the Summer Olympics five times in twenty years.
Despite having nearly 20 million inhabitants which makes it one of the most populated cities on earth, Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey. It is however the main tourist attraction outside of the many beach resorts that line the Mediterranean and Black Sea coasts. Visitors come in their millions to see massive mosques and impressive architecture on this bustling metropolis which is made more alluring by its position on either side of the Bosphorus Straits.
