Rather than being only an ordinary city, Istanbul is the crossroad that two worlds meet and bow each other with respect, this has been key element of peace in the city. It was the most crowded and advanced city of empire so it was a metropolis then. Ruling the empire from this metropolis full of people who respect each other was reinforcing the power of Empire as king of both European and Asian continents.
Last stop of Asian Silk Road from the east to west and last stop from European cities heading to east for trade.
Second largest trade base of Venetian merchants who are the dominant businessman of their time. Especially during conquest of Istanbul by Ottomans brought a wide range of concession for their trade and Venetian ships made it a richer city.
Within centuries name of city evolved into Istanbul from ancient Constantinople meaning ‘City of Emperor Constantine’ who founded and flourished it with monuments from every corner of Roman Empire. Today Istanbul is as colorful as it was centuries ago, not only with monuments of empire but also gifts of his successors such as churches, monasteries, mosques, palaces, aqueducts, bridges, fountains and towers.
Today, in order to learn about this deep and rich history you need to join daily Istanbul tours in city. Accompany of our professional tour guides will make this journey and unforgettable for you and private tour will give you a flexible itinerary.
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