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Istanbul is a very old city, originally founded as a trading city by the ancient Greeks and called Byzantium. Later, the first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire (Constantine) renamed it after himself (Constantinople) and moved the capital of the Roman Empire there from Rome. Later, after the fall of Rome it became the capital of the Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire for almost a thousand years until it was captured by the Ottoman Turks, renamed Istanbul, and it was their capital until the collapse of the Ottoman Empire in World War 1. After that Istanbul remained the capital of Turkey, and so it is today. It is a very famous city with a long history.
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What is a famous building in turkey?
Two of the most famous buildings in Turkey are the Hagia Sophia museum, and the Blue Mosque. Both are located in Istanbul.
What city is the Haiga Sophia in?
Istanbul.
What is the climate like in istanbul?
Weather in Istanbul this time of the year is around the 40s (F) - next few days is about the same except Friday which is around the high 30s I
What was not a Greek city state Istanbul Athens Sparta Olympia?
Istanabul is not in Greece.
How many tourists go to istanbul every year?
About 2 million visit Istanbul every year.
Can you name famous places starting with I?
At Istanbul, Egypt, there is the Istanbul Archaeology Museum. Both Istanbul and the museum can be said to be famous.
What famous name did Istanbul have?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What famous name did Istanbul have before?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What famous name did Istanbul have before 1930?
Istanbul was called Istanbul in 1929 and for decades prior.The famous name you are referring to, CONSTANTINOPLE, was used up until the Ottoman conquest of the city in 1453 when the Turkish name "Istanbul" was used. However, Istanbul remained an unofficial name until Atatürk made it official in 1929.
What famous name did Istanbul have before the 1930s?
qustantinia
Who wrote the famous novel Murders on the Orient Express which is set in Istanbul?
Agatha christie.
Who wrote the famous novel Murder on the Orient Express which is set in Istanbul?
Agatha Christie.
Where can you buy nespresso capsule in istanbul?
There is a nespresso boutique in nisantasi, a famous district on the european side
What is a famous building in turkey?
Two of the most famous buildings in Turkey are the Hagia Sophia museum, and the Blue Mosque. Both are located in Istanbul.
In what country is Ahu Tugba famous?
Ahu Tugba is a famous Turkish artist, born in May 3rd, 1963. Ahu Tugba was born a wealthy family of Istanbul. Istanbul is the capital Turkey. Apparently, Ahu Tugba married and divorced five times.
What is Turkey's main land mark?
The Haghia Sofia in Istanbul is among the most famous landmarks in Turkey.
Which is the biggest mosque in Istanbul?
I think it is the famous Blue Mosque, built in 1609 by Sultan Ahmad 1
