Istanbul, historically known as Constantinople and Byzantium, is the most popular city in Turkey. it is the country’s economic, cultural and historical center. The city is flanked on both the sides by Bosphorus - a narrow strait between the Black Sea and Marmara Sea. Turkey is often cited to be a bridge between Asia and Europe. The city served as the capital of the Christian and Islamic empires and features several buildings that blend the best of both the world. The city skyline is dotted with stunning attractions like the Byzantine church of Aya Sofya, the domes and minarets of the Ottoman mosques and palaces. The weather of Istanbul is mostly Oceanic; summers are hot and winters are cold, wet and snowy.
Istanbul is home to many ancient heritage and religious places such as Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque , and Basilica Cistern. Shopaholics can head to the local markets for Turkish Delight, Turkish Tea, Rugs and Kilims and Chalcedony.Foodies can try the delicious Turkish cuisine and delicacies at the food joints. Istanbul’s street stalls are a great place to gorge on flavour packed kebabs, shawarma and falafels. Plan a week long holiday if you want to fully explore the historical sights and the backstreets of the old city and islands.
Traveling to Istanbul from India and other countries has never been so easy; major international and domestic airlines like Air France, Atlas Global, Air Canada, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Jet Airways, Air India, Qatar Airways, Oman Air and British Airways operate flights to Istanbul. One avail direct flights or stop over flights to Istanbul from all major cities like Paris, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Amsterdam, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Zurich, Singapore, New York, Washington etc.
Ataturk Airport or Istanbul Ataturk Airport is the major international airport serving Istanbul. The airport is named in the honor of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder and the first president of Turkey. It is the 11th busiest airport in the world. The Istanbul airport consists of two passenger terminals - terminal one handles domestic carriers and terminal two handles International airlines.
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