Istanbul is such a diverse city that it's almost impossible to split it up into definable districts. The only real distinction that can be made is between the European and Asian sides, which are separated by the Bosphorus Strait. Stretching from the Black Sea, straddling across the Bosphorus, touching the Sea of Marmara, Istanbul, with an estimated population of between 10-13 million, has become a... more local info
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Istanbul NeighborhoodsLevent, Etiler and Ulus can be considered all together as the socialite residential area, shopping malls' area and the financial district. This is indeed where all the great banks and their HQs are... more neighborhoods HistoryDepending on the background of its rulers, the city has been called by different names over the centuries. Byzantium, Constantinople and Stamboul are among the most commonly used and known names. In 1930,... more history |
