Istanbul has had several previous names throughout its history. Originally known as Byzantium, it was later renamed Constantinople after Emperor Constantine the Great made it the capital of the Roman Empire in 330 AD. The city was officially renamed Istanbul in 1930, following the establishment of the Republic of Turkey. Each name reflects different cultural and political influences over the centuries.
Constantinople
Istanbul was formerly known as Constantinople and Byzantium.
Byzantium, Constantinople
Istanbul, Byzantium ,
Constantinople was the previous name of the city of Istanbul in Turkey.
Asia and Europe.
The city has had three names over time. It's original name was Byzantium, became Constantinople, and is now known as Istanbul.
Istanbul, Constantine, Byzantium, Constantinopolis, Kostantiniyye. All I could find.
Yes, do you have any previous names that were used legally?
Istanbul
Constantinople was the previous name of Istanbul, Turkey. As a child, we used to sing a song that went "You can't go back to constantinople, because it's Istanbul now".
Constantinople and Byzantium