Istanbul

Istanbul is best known within Turkey for the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. Its shoreline links the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara and has long shaped the city’s trade, transport and daily life. On the historic peninsula, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace recall Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman eras; the Historic Areas of Istanbul are listed by UNESCO. Ferries connect the European and Asian shores, while the Golden Horn cuts inland beside old neighbourhoods and waterfront districts. Discover other points of interest through webcams located across Istanbul.

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