From the 15th century, when Istanbul was chosen as the imperial capital, it witnessed the most glorious periods of the Ottoman Empire. During this time, Istanbul became the political, cultural, and economic center of the empire. With its architectural structures, historical monuments, and rich cultural heritage, Istanbul bears the traces of important periods in its history as the imperial capital. Even today, Istanbul remains one of the world's most important tourist destinations, possessing immense historical and cultural richness.
Modern and Traditional Together: Istanbul, the Imperial Capital
What captivates visitors is the endless variety of Istanbul. Museums, churches, palaces, grand mosques, bazaars, and natural beauties are countless. Relaxing on the western shores of the Bosphorus at sunset and watching the red evening light reflecting off the other side, you can suddenly and profoundly understand why settlers chose to build a city in this extraordinary area centuries ago. At such times, you can understand why Istanbul truly is one of the most magnificent cities in the world.
Istanbul is Türkiye's most developed and largest city, and recent discoveries indicate that its history of human settlement dates back approximately 400,000 years. Istanbul's purple years may have begun in 330 AD when Emperor Constantine declared the city the capital of his empire – royal purple was the color of the Byzantine imperial family. Until its conquest by the Ottomans in 1453, the city... Byzantine Empire It served as the capital. During the Byzantine era, Istanbul was adorned with a series of grand monuments that made it the most magnificent city in the world, even during the empire's declining years.
Historical Areas of Istanbul
The Historic Areas of Istanbul, included in the World Heritage List in 1985, encompass four main areas: the Archaeological Park, the Suleymaniye Mosque and its associated Conservation Area, the Zeyrek Mosque and its associated Conservation Area, and the City Walls of Istanbul. The International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) stated in its assessment report that the World Heritage List is inconceivable without Istanbul, a city associated with the world's most significant political, religious, and artistic events for over 2000 years. Among the cultural assets in this area are unique monuments and masterpieces of universal architecture, including the Hagia Sophia (built between 532-537 by Anthemius of Tralles and Isidorus of Miletus) and the Suleymaniye Mosque, a masterpiece by Sinan the Great Architect.
NEW Istanbul
Built upon assets inherited from a glorious past. Istanbul , It is an international city with a financial and economic center serving the fields of banking, telecommunications, marketing, engineering, and tourism.
International conferences and festivals, fairs, fashion shows, sports and arts events add a new dimension to the city's life and potential.
Istanbul is one of the world's most densely populated cities. ‘'Congress trip'’ It is one of the leading centers and offers all kinds of support and services to conferences of all sizes. Excellent service is available thanks to Istanbul's excellent transportation and communication facilities and wide range of accommodation options equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
