Just imagine: Which city is located on two different continents?ISTANBUL of course! On this picture left part is the
European side right part is the Asian side. The Bosphorus Bridge on the pic connects
two continents. And with a car you can change a continent to another in just 3 mins. Crazy isn't it?
Istanbul embraces two continents, one arm reaching out to Asia, the other to
Europe. In the city's heart, the Bosphorus Strait, course the waters of the
Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The former capital of three
successive empires -- Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman -- today Istanbul honors and
preserves the legacy of its past while looking forward to its modern future.
Indeed, it is Istanbul's variety that fascinates its visitors. The
museums,castles,palaces, great mosques,bazaars and sights of natural
beauty seem inexhaustible. As you recline on the shores of the Bosphorus at
sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected in the windows on the
opposite shore you understand, suddenly and profoundly, why so many centuries
ago settlers chose to build on this remarkable site. At times such as these, you
feel that Istanbul is truly one of the most glorious cities in the world.
So see some pictures of Istanbul
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