Not-So-Hot-Spot- Istanbul, Turkey
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Did you know that Byzantium and Constantinople are the ancient names of the city of Istanbul? Today, let’s discover more about this ancient, fascinating city.
Where is Istanbul located?
Istanbul is an important city in Turkey. Now, take a look at the map below. Do you see something interesting?
Istanbul map
Istanbul is located between two continents! Yes, it is spread over both Europe and Asia.
What is the history and culture of Istanbul?
It was ruled by the Roman Empire under Emperor Constantine the Great. But later, the Ottoman Sultans conquered the city. The local people of Istanbul are called Turks or Turkish. Many of them wear the traditional salvar called dimije and love to sip on the red Turkish tea.
Turkish Tea
What can you see in this amazing city?
- Topkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia
- Galata Tower
Galata Tower
There are three bridges that connect Europe and Asia. One of them is the Bosphorus Bridge below, which is located over the Bosphorus strait.
What is a strait?
A strait is a passage of water connecting larger water areas.)
Moreover, some other fun places include Miniaturk. This is a park with miniature (or small) models of famous buildings in Istanbul.
It is best to visit the city during April-May just before the hot summer season begins in June. Similarly, September-October is another good time to explore Istanbul.
Credit: Tasneem
So, enjoy a video below of ice creams they sell on street stands called Dondurma. They are so yum and full of tricks! Video credit: TEAMSUPERTRAMP/Youtube
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