Istanbul Travel Guide

Istanbul, known as the timeless city is a truly modern world city. Its skyline studded with ascending domes and minarets. Unless you see it with your own eyes it is hard to describe this beautiful city spread on seven hills in words. It is a fascinating blend of Eastern and Western culture, a vibrant city, with a unique identity and has been capital city of three different Empires and its names changed from Byzantium to Constantinople and finally to Istanbul as the capital of the Ottoman Empire. Today, Istanbul remains Turkey's cultural and business centre.

The Bosphorus divides the city into European and Asian sides. No wonder it is fascinating visitors as the 3 Empires leaving their own mark to the city. There are charming places to visit in Istanbul, mosques, churches, castles, monuments and more. Today's Istanbul offers world-class accommodation in its hotels, best historical sights, fascinating tourist attractions, restaurants, cafés, bars and more to enjoy.