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Istanbul is the only city in the world that spans two continents. The Bosphorus Strait, a natural waterway connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, splits the city—Europe on one side, Asia on the other. Two suspension bridges, the Bosphorus Bridge and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, link the two parts

👉 European Side
This bustling heart of Istanbul houses most of the population, busy markets, offices, and historic landmarks. It includes the Golden Horn—a sheltered harbour where ancient Byzantium was founded around 660 BCE, later becoming Constantinople in 330 AD under Constantine the Great.

Over centuries, it was the seat of major empires: Roman, Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman. More than 120 rulers have shaped the city. In 1453, the Ottomans brought Islam here, and though Ankara became the capital of modern Turkey in 1923, Istanbul stayed culturally and historically central. Today its skyline is still dotted with palaces and grand mosques from its imperial past.

👉 Asian Side
In contrast, the Asian side is calm and residential. With leafy boulevards, fewer tourists, and open spaces, it’s where locals live a more relaxed life. It offers a practical way to unwind from the crowded European side

— The Bosphorus is a key maritime route between the Mediterranean and Black Sea, essential for trade.
— From its Greek founding to Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman rule, it’s a city filled with layers of history.
— With nearly 15 million people, Istanbul remains Turkey’s top cultural and business hub.

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