Travel Guide – Istanbul, Turkey

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

The echoes of empires still reverberate through the streets of Istanbul. This city stands at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. For centuries it served as the heart of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. Today it is Turkey’s largest city with over 15 million residents. The historic peninsula of Sultanahmet holds some of the world’s […]

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Istanbul Travel Guide

Updated June 10, 2026 by europeexplored No Comments

Istanbul sits at the crossroads of Europe and Asia. The city has been a capital of three empires: Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman. The historic peninsula of Sultanahmet holds some of the worlds most remarkable architecture. European side contains the majority of the city historic and cultural attractions. Hagia Sophia was built in 537 AD. The […]

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