The ancient city of four empires as it was often referred to. Istanbul, alongside Rome, are over two and half millennia old; a lot of people know that. However, What most people don’t know is that for the most part, Istanbul was wealthier and more influential than Rome.
Istanbul has been the capital of four empires: the Roman Empire (330-395), the Latin Empire (1204-1261), the Byzantine Empire (395-1204), and the Byzantine Empire (1261-1453) and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). Its history is so rich that even in present-day Istanbul – as modernized as it is – the remains of these empires can still be seen.
Istanbul has it all. It has physical reminders of some great empires of years past fused with the technological advancements of modern societies. There can never be a shortage of reasons to visit Istanbul. Istanbul is one of the world’s most famous cities. This city is filled with unique palaces and mosques. Every year, people from all over the world fly in to see some of the world’s historic architecture. While in Istanbul, here are some places you have to experience to truly grasp what this city is and what it has to offer.
- Visit the Historic faith Mosque
- View the Pera Museum’s Ottoman-Era Art
- Visit the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
- Experience the Art at Istanbul Modern
- Visit the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Cami)
- Visit the Istanbul Archeology Museum
- Check out the Architecture of the Suleymaniye mosque
- Explore the Topkapi Palace
These are just some of the sites worth seeing in Istanbul.…