Istanbul

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, serving as the country’s economic, cultural and historic hub. The city straddles the Bosporus Strait, lying in both Europe and Asia, and has a population of over 15 million residents, comprising 19% of the population of Turkey. Istanbul is the most populous European city and the world’s 15th largest city. The city was founded as Byzantium in the 7th century BCE by Greek settlers from Megara.

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Photographer: Anna Berdnik

Photographer: Fatih Yürür

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