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The megacity of Istanbul with a population of 12.6 million is the largest city in Turkey. It is also known by the names Constantinople or Byzantium. It is also famous for being the only metropolis in the world that is situated in two different continents. It is situated on the Bosophorus Strait and extends both on the European and Asian sides.

Istanbul was anciently famous for being the capital of the Great Roman Empire, the Latin Empire and the Eastern Roman Empire as well. The historic peninsula of Istanbul is today popularly known as the Golden Horn and remains the topmost tourist attraction spot in this part of the world. Wonderful and scenic view of this peninsular land can be viewed from the Galata Tower. The Galata Bridge that connects this land is also a sight-seeing place for the tourists. The Golden Horn separates two different cities – the old city center from the European northern and younger areas. Sea of Marmara surrounds this peninsula on the south and the north gives the entrance to the city of Bosophorus.

Istanbul has its own share of wide cultural diversity and ancient monumental buildings. This marks the presence in the today’s list of top travel destination places. The Home of the Sultans in the ancient 15th Century and later, the Topkapi Palace is the topmost tourist attraction in Istanbul. This palace is still surrounded with pleasant woods that gives the visitors cool breeze from the winds flowing from the Sea of Marmara in the south. Golden Horn is located to the north of this palace. The Church of the Holy Wisdom, The Aya Sofya, though not the topmost of the attractions today, is still visited by many people who consider it as a sacred space for worship and faith.

People still characterize Istanbul to be the city on the water. Popularly known with the name of Basilica Cistern, the rim of the Galata Bridge that connects the Golden Horn Peninsula is today’s famous tourist attraction in Istanbul. People believe that there is a wonderful aquatic world, a man-made constructed lake below the city that gives the name ‘Cistern’.
Istanbul has also rich variety in the fields of entertainment and culture. The ancient Greek and Roman buildings, the monumental architecture and structures remain as people’s favorite today. Few of the ancient buildings have been turned into museums which host a large collection of antiques and artifacts that were used in the Roman and Greek Empires centuries ago. Hagia Sophia is one of such museums.

One of the most visible and popular landmarks of Istanbul is the Galata Tower. This tourist spot is visible from any part of the city due to its height and location that is situated on the top of the hill. It stands today as one of the defining structures in Istanbul.

Apart from these, the Education System also serves its purpose by making it a mark globally which makes Istanbul one of the popular travel destinations today.