Tag: Bosphorus

Istanbul, an ancient city full of history, is found at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait. This is the only city in the world that spans two continents, giving it a special uniqueness and charm. Over the centuries, Istanbul was the capital of three great empires...

If you are standing at the edge of Europe and are looking towards Asia, and a bridge is visible across blue waters as boats cross your line of vision, you are likely standing in the city of many names — Istanbul. Byzantium,Constantinople, Istanbul. Once the capital of the Eastern Roman Empi...