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Surface: | 5,471 km2 |
Population: | 15,840,900 |
Number of Districts: | 39 |
Seas: | Marmara Sea - Golden Horn – Black Sea |
Lakes: | Buyukcekmece Lake - Kucukcekmece Lake - Terkos Lake |
Bridges: | July 15 Martyrs Bridge - Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge- Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge |
OF ISTANBUL
Istanbul having a population of 15 million residents ranks as the first city in Europe and fifteenth city among world cities. 57 percent of Istanbul’s population has age below 40. Turkish and foreign employees in Istanbul, university students, and the high percentage of newly married people constitute a large potential customer.FOREIGN CITIZENS
In terms of economy, Turkey has been ranked as the seventeenth country among 192 countries in the world in 2018. Istanbul is the most important metropolis city with regard to job opportunities in Turkey.BRANDED HOUSING PROJECTS
Istanbul hosts the leading branded housing projects of Turkey having the biggest real estate market. As a result of the increasing quality of constructions and comfortable life changes in branded housing projects presented to consumers, the foreign real estate investors have started to buy property in Istanbul.in Istanbul
Istanbul is a unique city with a unique feature in the world. Despite its crowded population and heavy traffic, social life in Istanbul is very lively. Here are some useful information about this city which has thousands of features that every person of different age groups can be happy to discover. People of different age groups prefer to spend time in the cooler parks, gardens, Bosphorus coast, Kilyos beaches, Belgrade Forest and picnic areas.in Istanbul
* Transportation Fee: The monthly subscription fee of Istanbul Kart is 40 TL (200 passes) for students and 205 TL (180 passes) for non-student adults and people under the age of 60.in Istanbul
* Petrol Liters Price: Average value for Istanbul is 6.84 TL.TRANSPORTATION
İstanbul Airport (Airport Code: IST) Istanbul Airport, which was opened with a magnificent ceremony on October 29 2018 is located in the district of Arnavutkoy in the north of Istanbul and is built on an area of 76.5 square kilometers.Sabiha Gokcen Airport (Airport Code: SAW) Sabiha Gokcen Airport, which was completed in January 2001 is located in Kurtkoy in the Anatolian side of Istanbul and on the borders of Pendik district.
TRANSPORTATION
As a world metropolitan city, Istanbul has many alternatives in terms of highway transportation. You can reach your destination easily by bus, metrobus, minibus and taxi options.* O-6 North Marmara Highway
* O-7 North Marmara - E-5 (D100) Connection Road
* TEM (E 80) Highway
* O-1 Peripheral Highway
* E-5 (D100) Highway
* Press Express Connection Way
* Coastal Road
TRANSPORTATION
It is a good alternative to prefer the sea transportation as a transportation to make a pleasant journey by watching the beauties of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. You can choose from City Lines Ferry, IDO (Istanbul Sea Bus), Sea motor or Sea taxi. Bosphorus ToursTRANSPORTATION
One of the alternative means of transportation in Istanbul is the rail system. You can enjoy traffic-free transportation with this method of transportation from the ground, above or below the ground. Metro (Map showing Metro lines) - Funicular - Tramway - Marmaray - High Speed TrainTOPKAPI PALACE
Topkapi Palace which has been built in 1478 in three years has been the administration center of the Ottoman Empire in addition to serving as the palace wherein the Sultan families lived.
Topkapı Palace is located in the Sarayburnu region between Marmara Sea, Istanbul Bosporus and Golderhorn districts. It served the Ottoman Sultanate for 400 years.
Hasbahce is one of the most important parts of the Palace which has a size of nearly 700.000 sqm.
Topkapı Palace consists of two main organizations called Birun and Enderun. The seraglio (harem) is a part of Enderun. The residency plan, ceremonies and places are organized in line with this part. Topkapı Palace have three main gates called Bâb-ı Humâyun, Bâbusselâm and Bâbussaâde besides four yards and Seraglio and Hasbahce (Rosehome) and other gardens.
DOLMABAHCE PALACE
Dolmabahce Palace is located in Besiktas region of Istanbul near to the sea. The palace Was built between 1843 and 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecid.
Dolmabahce Palace has a perfect architectural structure having both the European art craftsmanship and Turkish art motives. In this excellent palace, there are theatre hall, mosque, military room and furnishing rooms.
The founder of Turkish Republic Ataturk lived and died in Dolmabahce Palace and it still keeps its magnificence.
After Topkapı Palace, Dolmabahce Palace was used as the ruling center of the Ottoman Empire until 1924. In 1984, it was turned into “museum-palace”.
YILDIZ PALACE
Yıldız Palace has a special status among Istanbul’s palaces located in Besiktas in an area of 500.000 sm. size.
Yıldız Palace has a marvelous structure with Mabeyn pavilion, Malta and Cadır pavilions. Having many parts like seraglio buildings, star mosque, pharmacy, library, parks and art studio, Yıldız Palace has been one of the most important buildings in the Ottoman period.
Yıldız Palace was used as the fourth ruling center in the Ottoman times.
HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM
Hagia Sophia is seen as the eighth wonder of the world. Built by Emperor Justinianos, it had been used as a church for 916 years
After Fatih Sultan Mehmet conquered Istanbul in 1453, Hagia Sophia was turned into mosque and it was used as a mosque for 482 years.
In 1935 through Ataturk’s order it was turned into museum.
Hagia Sophia Museum hosts lots of visitors from around the world today.
ATATURK MUSEUM
Ataturk Museum is in Sisli region in the European side of Istanbul. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk lived and got prepared for national struggle work in that house during December 1918 and May 16 1919. Four years after Ataturk’s death the then governor Lutfi Kırdar made the house turn into a museum.
The Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality restored Ataturk Museum in 1991. In the museum, there are many personal belongings of Ataturk. There is a special collection consisting of Ataturk’s personal cloths, uniforms, civilian and military photos, hand-written documents and medals.
ARCHAEOLOGY MUSEUM
Archaeology Museum located in European side of Istanbul near to Topkapı Palace has 16 halls having 2 floors.
There are architectural and sculpture pieces belonging to classical Ancient Greek, Rome and Byzantine times in addition to stone, soil and bronze goods in the museum. Other places worth seeing in the museum are chemistry laboratory, sculpture and photography studios, antique east works and mosaic museum in the building.
PANAROMA 1453 HISTORY MUSEUM
The Panaroma 1453 History Museum was built in 2008. It is located in Topkapı region in the European side of Istanbul and known as the first panaromic museum in Turkey
The main theme of the museum is Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s conquer of Istanbul. The cannon voices, horse noises and janissary hymn are used as voice effect in the museum .
MINIATURK
Miniaturk is a huge open air museum located in Beyoglu region of the European side of Istanbul
near to Golden Horn area. All of the monuments in this open air museum built on 60.000 sqm
land have been minimized with a ratio of 1/25 keeping its original nature.
In Miniaturk, there are hostels, Islamic Ottoman social complex, train stations, castles, bridges, mosques, shrines, palaces, sculptures and synagogues with their one-to-one states.
KUCUKSU PAVILION
Kucuksu Pavilion is in Kucuksu region in the Anatolian side of Istanbul and it was put into service in 1857. Kucuksu Pavilion is located next to the sea. It has Western ornament motives in the outer side while its rooms and halls have valuable art works and it is decorated with the furniture brought from Europe.
In 1994, Kucuksu Pavilion was renewed with a modern restoration and it hosts its visitors within the scope of museum-palace concept.
HIDIV PAVILION
Hidiv Pavilion is located in Cubuklu region in Istanbul’s Anatolian side. It has the perfect scene of Bosporus. You can taste delicious food from Ottoman-Turkish cuisine in Hidiv Pavilion besides having the chance of making joyous walks in İsmail Pasha Grove which is also in Hidiv Pavilion.
BASILICA CISTERN (YEREBATAN PALACE)
Yerebatan Palace is beside the Hagia Sophia Museum located in Sultanahmet region in Istanbul’s European side. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian was named as Yerebatan Palace and it has large marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern.
Currently operated by Kultur A.S. (Culture Co.) as one of the affiliates of Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, the Basilica Cistern functions as a museum and hosts a lot of national and international events.