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The economic capital of the Turkish Republic is looking to the future while preserving its charm. Cut in two by the majestic Bosphorus, along more than 30 km, the exotic flavors of the colorful markets fascinate. Besides the sense of hospitality of the people, the clash of cultures that surprises and captivates. Here muezzins call to prayer and yachts file billionaires in their residence on the Bosphorus. The city never sleeps, feasting on in all areas until early morning. The baths will surely rejuvenate the tourist, while the sumptuous monuments simply deliver the story of the city, several thousand years old …

A unique situation
Ideally through the majestic Bosphorus and bathing in the blue waters of the Sea of Marmara, Istanbul offers visitors a unique spectacle. Truly at the crossroads of civilizations, no other city in the world and is located between two worlds, straddling two continents.

A History of multimillionaire
Due to its unique situation, Istanbul has often found the object of quarrels and strategic interests. Thanks to these mistakes of history, the city now has architectural and cultural treasures that few cities in the world can boast of possessing.

An outstanding people
The Turkish people have a sense of hospitality and friendship highly developed. And this character trait is true even in a megalopolis such as Istanbul. Here more than elsewhere perhaps, control of a few words of Turkish delight your interlocutors. Friendship is not an empty word in this country.

Multiple activities
Where, outside Istanbul, can you smoke a narghile at the water’s edge and do his shopping in the hours on an avenue offering as many choices as the Champs-Elysées? Where can I sit on the terrace of a cafe design connected after delights of care in a steam bath? Istanbul is the perfect combination of all diversities.

An unusual and tasty cuisine
Regarded as one of the three best known cuisines in the world with the French and Chinese cuisine, Turkish cuisine has a real variety of specialties and cooking methods. The famous mezze can be enjoyed anywhere and at any time of day, in small and large restaurants.

A paradise for shopping
City “market” for excellence in Istanbul bazaar offers a huge diversity of typical objects in memory to return. In addition, avenues such as Ba dat Caddesi allow curious to learn what the Turkish mode does best.

A festive and cultural city
Istanbul is one of the essential capital celebrates with addresses to attract the most demanding nightlife. Art lovers will be delighted, because in addition to the traditional Ottoman art, the young art scene is particularly dynamic.