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Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul. These three names symbolize the magnificent history of Istanbul. Few cities in the world are this special and exciting to explore. Istanbul has been ruled by 120 kaisers and emperors throughout history and has hosted the three great civilizations mentioned above.

Given its historical depth, finding numerous cultural elements throughout the city is inevitable. Istanbul fascinates its visitors with its magnificent natural beauties and geolocation that unites the Asian and European continents. The Bosphorus-Istanbul Strait will affect you profoundly. When the outstanding natural beauties of Istanbul are added to the historical monuments of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman Empires, a magnificent picture reflects itself all over the city.

Today as the cultural capital of the Turkish Republic, Istanbul welcomes its visitors to its magnificent environment.