Read The Charm Of ‘european Cultural Capital’ Istanbul

Consecutively named at the first place in many prestigious travel charts such as: the world's top tourist destination, the world's best destination, Istanbul is one of the major tourist cities of the year. 2014, so what makes this most famous city in Turkey so attractive? 1. Geographical location and special historical value Napoleon Bonaparte once said, "If the world is a country, Istanbul will be the capital", this partly explains the "prime" position of Istanbul. As the only city in the world stretching on both continents of Asia and Europe, located on the famous Silk Road, especially Istanbul used to be the capital of four empires, most famously the Roman Empire ( 330-395), so this place contains beauty from many cultures, reflecting the imprint of many different peoples and empires. It is also a city of contrasts, you can see the old buildings next to the tall skyscrapers; in one area, mosques, cathedrals, synagogues can coexist; The liberal and conservative Islamic ideology developed, along with that people from different religions and faiths could still live in peace

. Influenced by geographical location and historical development is one of the first and foremost factors attracting tourists to visit here. City of magical structuresIstanbul is a city famous for many unique structures and very intact, with the beauty that any visitor must quietly enjoy. Blue Mosque is one of them World-famous with 6 towers reaching straight up to the sky and more than 20,000 intricate details assembled from light blue glazed tiles outside, decorated inside with thousands of ceramic pieces with patterns in the main blue, This is one of the top tourist attractions of Istanbul.



In addition, the Hagia Sophia is also the city "attracts" visitors, the most prominent feature here is the parallel existence. At the time of the two religions: Christianity and Islam, it was originally a Christian church then converted into a mosque and now the Istanbul museum. In addition to the church, the underwater palace Yerebatan Sarayi ( ie Underground Palace) is also a famous tourist destination of Istanbul. Built in 532 by the order of Emperor Justinian with the purpose of making water tanks for the whole city, located at a depth of 10m underground, today this place is famous for its unique pillars with The number is up to 336 pieces and is made entirely of marble.Another place that tourists cannot miss when coming to Turkey is Topkapi Palace. This place is the palace of the Ottoman Empire for 4 centuries, located on a large area with many works stretching over 3 courtyards, Topkapi now holds many treasures of the country Turkey such as crown , swords, decorations and gifts from other countries. 3 An interesting shopping destination Istanbul is considered to be one of the most impressive shopping capitals in the world, with a wide range of goods from luxury brands to local handicrafts.



The Grand Bazaar and Spice markets of which the Grand Bazzaar market is one of the world's largest with 4,000 large and small stalls where you can find all sorts of things. What I like from jewelry, handmade carpets, floral embroidery shoes, and even the lamps that simulate Aladin's magic lamp.Another market that can't help but go there is the spice market, famous for its spices. Endless long nose fragrant with extremely colorful colors, stored in simple handmade wooden baskets. With about 10,000 varieties, at this market you can find all kinds of spices from popular to extremely rare. Mixed Asian and European Cuisine: The process of cultural intersection for thousands of years has imprinted a very bold impression on the culinary style of Istanbul. You can enjoy a wide variety of foods, from traditional Ottoman dishes to typical Turkish dishes and even premium Western dishes. Don't forget to try Raki - an anise juice, enjoy a quality Turkish wine or enjoy the fresh taste of fruit juices.



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