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Istanbul - City on two continents

The most heavily populated city of Turkey, with about 13 million residents, is divided by the Bosporus across two continents. This means Istanbul is both a part of Europe and of Asia. Although Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey, the metropolis is still a centre for culture, trade, finance and the media. Istanbul correspondingly enjoys worldwide recognition as a popular travel destination. The city, that was once called Byzantium and then later Constantinople, has a long history to tell. Therefore there are also many historical sites to discover in Istanbul. Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Basilica Cistern, the Maiden's Tower and the Valens Aqueduct. The Pammakaristos Church and the Dolmabahçe Palace are also worth visiting. When you have had enough of sightseeing, you can spend a relaxing couple of hours on the beaches of Istanbul. Visit one of the many bazaars and buy Turkish specialties to cook for dinner in your holiday accommodation. Afterwards you should definitely go out again for a couple of hours to discover the turbulent night life of Istanbul.