İSTANBULThe first place you have to visit in the world.

A Friend’s Advice

IMPORTANCE OF THE CITY İstanbul is very important

place in the world. Istanbul became the biggest and the most crowded city of Europe. Because, its location between Asia and Europe The city population has12 to15 millions people.

Around 2 millions tourists visit İstanbul every year. They see the historical and natural beauties of the city. The city has a lots of historical mosque, church and museums of Turkey. We will introduce you the beauties of İstanbul now.

IMPORTANCE OF THE CITY İstanbul has a very

ancient history. Istanbul lived in Byzantyne, Ottoman and Turkish Republic periods. A lot of kings, sultans and famous people lived in this wonderful city.

There is everything in this city whatever you like. History, culture, art, music, interesting people.

There are a lot of universities, art schools.

THE ÇAMLICA HILL

Çamlıca hill is the higgest hill in İstanbul. It is 263 m. high from the sea level. It was used as a picnic area. There are restaurants, cafes and a park here. Çamlıca Hill has a great view. You can see the Bosphorus from here. And we are sure you will love it.

THE TAKSIM SQUARE

The large square at the end of the Istıklal street is the Taksim square, which is one of the most active centers of İstanbul. The square is the most important place for Istanbul.There are a lot of different counturies people. There are a lot of big department stores in this place. You can hear different music types here. And this street has a lot of theeatres and cinemas, it’s very cultural street for İstanbul.

BOSPHORUS BRIDGE OR THE ATATÜRK BRIDGE

In İstanbul there are two bridges. One of them is Bosphorus bridge. It was built by German and English engineers in 1973. Every day millions of people pass this bridge and they aren’t curious about the bridge

THE FATİH SULTAN MEHMET BRIDGE

Fatih Sultan Mehmet was a very important Ottoman Sultan. (You say king for Sultan) And Turkish Government gaved his name to this bridge. It was built in1988. You can go across fROm Asia to Europe in one minute. In one minute you can be Asian or European

THE SÜLEYMANIYE MOSQUE

Architect Sinan is the most famous architect in Turkish History. He lived in Ottoman Empire period. It was built by Architect Sinan between 1550-1557. Süleymaniye Mosque is his greatest work. It’s a very big mosque, around his there a lot of places to see. Don’t miss them please

THE LEANDROS TOWER(KIZ KULESİ)

This is a very beautiful building. It was built 2500 years ago.It is in the middle of the sea.It is very nice design.A place worth seeing and get there by boat.Located in the restaurant.Do not go without visiting here. It has got a intelligent history. One day a witch has got apples for the girl and gave her a poisonous apple, she died after eating it.That is why the tower is called the Leandros Tower.

HAGİA SOPHİA(AYASOFYA)

It was built as a church at first, then mosque and finally a museum since 1935.

Its very important building for Islam and Christian people. Every year millions of people visit here. Its very near to Sultanahmet Square which has lots of places to see.

TOPKAPİ PALACE Topkapı Palace is a

place where the Ottoman Sultans had lived with their families.Topkapı Palace was built in478. It wasn’t only a palace. It was a educational and administrative center of the state. Today we can visit there because its a big museum. There are a lot of thing to see. And you have to spend at least 2 hours to visit there.