The city has had three names over time. It's original name was Byzantium, became Constantinople, and is now known as Istanbul.
Constantinople became known as Istanbul in 1930.
Istanbul was formerly known as Constantinople and Byzantium.
Istanbul (Turkish_language: İstanbul), historically known as Byzantiumand Constantinople
Istanbul is known for its reputation of religious tolerance and diversity.
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The city previously known as Salisbiru is now called Istanbul. The name Istanbul was officially adopted in 1930.
Istanbul use to be known as Constantinople
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Constantinapole or Constantinapolis
Today Constantinople is known as Istanbul it is the largest and most vibrant city in Turkey with a population greater than 12 million residents (although not the capital, which is Ankara). In ancient times the city was also known as Byzantium.