Things to Know About Istanbul

Turkey is a garden of paradise and the most beautiful piece of this garden is Istanbul. It is no longer a dream to live in this city that embraces magnificent multiculturalism on its own. In order to achieve this, it is very advantageous to live in this city, where you can buy a house more affordable than the price of a hand-burning house in the world or in other European countries.

Istanbul is a city located in the Marmara Region in Turkey and is one of the 81 provinces of Turkey. It is the country's largest and most populated province in terms of population. Neighboring Kocaeli in the east, Tekirdag, and Kırklareli in the west, Istanbul is surrounded by the Black Sea to the north, the Marmara Sea, and the Golden Horn to the south. A large part of today's Istanbul is on the European side, while the other part is on the Asian side.

Istanbul has 39 districts. 25 of them are on the European Side; 14 of them are located on the Anatolian side.

The population of Istanbul is 15,907,951 according to 2022. This population consists of 7,955,820 men and 7,952,131 women. As a percentage: 50.01% male, 49.99% female.

The surface area of Istanbul is 5,461 km2.

The climate of the city of Istanbul, which is the only city in the world established on two continents and located on both sides of the Bosphorus, is also unique. Istanbul is a geography under the influence of the Black Sea, the Balkans, and Anatolia’s Continental Climate. The lowest temperature in the city is -11, the highest temperature is +40 degrees throughout the year, and the average relative humidity is 75%.

The influence of all four climates is felt.

The most famous foods of Istanbul are listed below:

• Turkish Breakfast
• Simit
• Kokorec
• Mussel
• Ortakoy Kumpir
• Eminonu Fish Bread
• Kanlıca Yogurt
• Boza
• Lahmacun
• Iskender kebab
• Cag Kebab
• Baklava
• Sultanahmet meatballs
• Manti
• Maras Ice Cream
• Pide (Pita)

You can also find many other foreign cuisines in Istanbul, Turkey.

There are many hotels in Istanbul, we have listed a few of them for your comfort below.

• Çınar Otel
• Conrad Hotel Istanbul
• Çırağan Sarayı Hotel Kempinski
• Dedeman Istanbul
• Divan Hotel
• Eresin Crown Hotel
• Four Seasons Hotel
• InterContinental İstanbul
• Hyatt Regency Hotel Istanbul
• Istanbul Hilton
• Mövenpick Hotel Istanbul
• Point Hotel Barbaros
• Renaissance Polat Istanbul
• Shangri-La Bosphorus
• Steigenberger Istanbul Maslak
• Sürmeli Istanbul Hotel
• Swissôtel The Bosphorus Istanbul
• The Marmara Taksim Oteli
• The Ritz-Carlton Istanbul

Istanbul, which connects two continents with bridges and has been at the center of the world for centuries with its nature and history, is one of the most crowded, economically, and culturally active cities in the world. Istanbul, which hosted different civilizations for centuries and was the capital of 3 great empires, is very rich in history and culture. Today, this distinguished city, which has 39 districts, has dozens of historical and touristic districts worth visiting. Witnessing one of the greatest defenses and sieges the world has ever seen, the city has drawn the attention of everyone since the day it appeared on the stage of history.

It is thought that Neolithic and Chalcolithic people lived around the lake during this period in Istanbul (300,000 BC-667 BC). It is accepted by the people of the Megarians as the first prominent settlement owners. The Megarians settled in today's Kadıköy and named it "Chalcedon". In the Early Byzantine Period (667 BC-196 BC), the foundations of today's Istanbul were laid in BC. and were laid in the 7th century. The city of "Byzantion" was founded by the Megarians and it was founded in 667. Having shown a city-state structure for a long time, Byzantium became a power that could intervene in the entire ancient Greek region thanks to the economic development owed to its strategic position. The Roman Imperial City Byzantium and the Early Roman Period (196 BC - 330 AD) BC. In 196 Byzantium came under the rule of the Roman Empire. Especially during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, it was subjected to a policy of rapid Latinization, and its name was changed to Byzantium in Latin. In 330, Byzantium was declared the capital of the Roman Empire by Constantine I. The Roman Imperial Capital Constantinople and the Late Roman Period (330-395) is that the history of Istanbul as the capital began 65 years before the East-West division of the Roman Empire. Byzantium was made the capital of the Roman Empire as 'Nova Roma (New Rome)' at the request of Emperor Constantine the Great in 330, the name of the city was changed from Byzantium to Constantinople in memory of the emperor after his death.

Constantinople and the early Byzantine Imperial Period (395-1204) is that Constantinople was also the brightest and wealthiest city in the world in the early Middle Ages. In the Constantinople and the Latin Empire Period (1204-1261) Constantinople, which was occupied by the Latins between 1204-1261, became a part of the Latin Empire. Also in Constantinople and the Late Byzantine Imperial Period (1261-1453) after Latin domination, Constantinople later became the capital of the Byzantine Empire again until 1453.

In this period, Istanbul will be the capital of a great world empire, and it will dominate the lands spread over three continents for more than 400 years.

After the conquest of the city by Fatih Sultan Mehmet (Mehmet the Conqueror) on May 29, 1453, the Ottoman capital period begins. The city, which was called Konstantiniyye by the Muslims, was commemorated by the Greeks with the nickname `E Stin Polis` (To the Capital/City). The Ottomans also used this name and changed it to Istanbul. The Russians named the city Tsargrad (Tsar's city). The name of the city in the Balkans was Stambul.

The city, which was occupied by the Allied Powers on November 13, 1918, ended with the entry of the Turkish army into the city on October 6, 1923. (Resource: turkcebilgi.com)

Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in the world, there were many ancient civilizations lived, and it served as the capital of the civilizations listed below:

• Roman Empire between 330-395
• Byzantine Empire between 395-1204
• Latin Empire between 1204-1261
• Byzantine Empire again between 1261-1453
• Ottoman Empire between 1453-1922

Besides being the most populated city in Turkey, it is one of the most important cultural and financial centers of the world. It is the only metropolitan city that embraces both continents by reaching out to Asia with one arm and Europe with the other and having landed on both continents. It is a city where you can find historical places, natural beauties or cultural trips. It was the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires for many years.

The features of Istanbul are listed below:

• It is the commercial and cultural capital of Turkey.
• It acts as a bridge connecting Asia and Europe.
• It was the capital of empires.
• It is the most populous and largest city in Turkey.
• Like Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia) and Topkapi Palace full of historical artifacts.
• It is the city that receives the most immigrants.
• Istanbul is the city through which the sea passes.
• It appeals to all Humanity. You can see the traces left by people from all cultures.
• It is unique with its Legendary Architecture, Landmarks
• 4 Seasons are experienced in Istanbul
• Historical monuments
• Natural beauties
• Cultural Life
• Wonderful foods

The historical places of Istanbul are listed below:

• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Topkapi palace
• Ciragan Palace
• Linden Pavilions
• Hagia Sophia
• Basilica Cistern
• Maiden's Tower
• The Egyptian Bazaar
• Galata tower
• Aya Yorgi Monastery
• Eyüp Sultan Mosque
• Haydarpasa Train Station
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Anadolu Kavağı
• Haydar Pasha Train Station
• Beyazit Square
• Gulhane Park
• Sultanahmet Square
• Suleymaniye Bath
• Anatolian Fortress
• Rumeli Fortress
• Yedikule Fortress and Dungeons
• Suleymaniye Mosque
• Ortakoy Mosque (Great Mecidiye Mosque)
• Bulgarian Orthodox Church (Iron Church)
• Miniaturk Museum

The museums in Istanbul are listed below:

• Islands Museum
• Baris Manco House
• Sait Faik Abasıyanık Museum
• Florya Ataturk Marine Mansion
• Istanbul Aviation Museum
• Istanbul Water Museum
• Asiyan Museum
• Besiktas Museum
• Dolmabahce Palace Museum
• Ihlamur Pavilion Museum
• Istanbul Naval Museum
• Istanbul Palace Collections Museum
• Istanbul Fire Brigade Museum
• Istanbul Painting and Sculpture Museum
• National Palaces Painting Museum
• Yıldız Porcelain Factory
• Yildiz Palace Museum
• Mehmet Akif Ersoy Poetry Museum
• 500th Year Foundation Museum of Turkish Jews
• Adam Mickiewicz Museum
• Galatasaray Museum
• Istanbul International UFO Museum
• ITU Science Center
• Cartoon and Humor Museum
• Madame Tussauds Istanbul
• Museum of Innocence
• Miniaturk
• Pera Museum
• Rahmi M. Koç Museum
• Yapı Kredi Publications and Museum
• Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library
• Great Palace Mosaics Museum
• Cerrahpaşa Medical Faculty Medical History Museum
• Islamic Science and Technology History Museum
• Istanbul Archeology Museums
• Istanbul University Beyazit Tower Memorial Museum
• Istanbul University Ridvan Celikel Archeology Museum
• Istanbul University Zoology Museum
• Turkish Foundation Calligraphy Museum
• Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
• Isbank Museum of Turkey
• Fenerbahce Museum
• Istanbul Toy Museum
• Hasanpasa Gazhanesi
• Sakip Sabanci Museum
• Panorama 1453 History Museum
• Florence Nightingale Museum
• Kandilli Earthquake Museum

According to the data of the Provincial Directorate of Culture and Tourism, the number of foreign tourists visiting the city reached 16 million 18 thousand 726 in 2022.

The things you need to know before coming to Istanbul are listed below:

• The first thing you need to know while visiting Istanbul is the division of Istanbul as “European Side” and “Asian Side”.
• Traffic jam is also a point you need to know in advance. Considering these points, it is useful to plan the location of the inn and the day route.
• In Istanbul, there are four seasons throughout the year. So you need to take clothes according to the season you come.
• Use foreign exchange stores or banks in Turkey instead of airports and travel agencies in your country.
• Bargain the price while shopping.
• Seeing cats and dogs on the street will surprise you very much.
• Look at the public holidays of your destination.
• Plan the places you will go.
• Take care passport.
• Follow the rules.

Istanbul Airport is the International Airport serving Istanbul, Turkey. The airport, which is located on the European side of the city and between the villages of Tayakadın and Akpınar villages, was opened on 29 October 2018. Istanbul's second Airport was built on the borders of the Pendik district. The airport was named after Sabiha Gökçen, the world's first female fighter pilot and Turkey's first female pilot. The foundation of the airport was laid in February 1998 and the airport was completed in January 2003.

There are many possibilities to go from one place to another in Istanbul. Among these, you can use public vehicles such as taxis, minibusses, buses, metro busses, trams, and metros.

In the Istanbul region, summers are warm, humid, dry, and clear, and winters are long, cold, windy, and partly cloudy. Temperatures normally range from 4°C to 29°C throughout the year, rarely below -1°C and above 32°C.

Since Istanbul is a multicultural city, the use of many languages is common in the city. Among them, besides the mother tongue Turkish, it is not difficult to find languages such as English, Arabic, etc.

There are two groups in Istanbul, a state university and a private university. These universities are listed below:

• Istanbul University
• Bogazici University
• Marmara University
• Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
• Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University
• Yildiz Technical University
• Galatasaray University
• Turkish-German University
• Istanbul Medeniyet University
• University of Health Sciences
• National Defense University
• Turkish-Japanese University of Science and Technology
• Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar University
• Altinbas University
• Bahcesehir University
• Beykent University
• Beykoz University
• Bezmiâlem Vakif University
• Biruni University
• Demiroglu Science University
• Dogus University
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Vakif University
• Istanbul Gedik University
• Halic University
• Işık University
• Ibn Haldun University
• Istanbul 29 May University
• Istanbul Arel University
• Istanbul Atlas University
• Istanbul Aydin University
• Istanbul Bilgi University
• Istanbul Galata University
• Istanbul Gelisim University
• Istanbul Esenyurt University
• Fenerbahce University
• Istanbul Kultur University
• Istanbul Kent University
• Istanbul Medipol University
• Istanbul Rumeli University
• Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University
• Istanbul Commerce University
• Istanbul Topkapi University
• Istinye University
• Anatolian Foundation
• Kadir Has University
• Koç University
• Maltepe University
• Nisantasi University
• Istanbul Okan University
• Ozyegin University
• Piri Reis University
• Sabanci University
• Istanbul Health and Technology University
• Uskudar University
• Yeditepe University
• New Century University

Istanbul is the most important center of the Turkish economy. It is a kind of backbone, brain, and heart. Turkey's largest industry, trade, transportation, advertising, and economic institutions are in Istanbul. Istanbul is also an industrial city. 42 of Turkey's 100 largest industrial enterprises and 250 of the largest 500 enterprises are in Istanbul. Established in 1952, the Istanbul Chamber of Industry (ICI) is Turkey's largest chamber of industry. As well as being the center of the land and railway network, Turkey's largest seaport and airport is in Istanbul. It’s also very active in terms of urban transportation.

Istanbul in 2023 is envisaged as an innovative and creative economy that has a say in the global economy and produces high-added value. With the 2023 Turkey Export Strategy, “Our country is among the leading countries in world trade by reaching an export of 500 billion USD in 2023.

Istanbul is a city that people from many countries in the world see almost as a capital for the health industry. In this city, where Health Tourism is highly developed, the health service is admirable. Because of this millions of people visit Turkey for its splendid health services.

You can use Havaist, IETT, Taxi, and Istanbul Airport Metro lines to reach the city center from Istanbul airport.

For transportation in Istanbul, you can use the metros, busses, taxis, minibusses, metros, trams, and rent a car.

In Istanbul, the taxi fee per kilometer is $0.45.

In Istanbul, the ticket price for the bus is $0,52.

House rental prices in Istanbul depend on its location, age, luxury, and kind.  Average house rental prices are around $794,89 per month.

To buy a house in Turkey, after deciding where to buy, you can visit İstanbul to determine where to live, then you can search for a reliable real estate company. Talking with a real estate consultant for your needs would save you wasting time and helps you to decide, and give options according to your needs.

Buying a house is something difficult since people pay for the house after years saving money for it. There points to consider while buying a house are listed below:

• Make sure to inquire about the title deed registration
• License
• Earthquake risk of the house
• Real estate market certificate from the municipality
• Compulsory Earthquake Insurance (DASK) policy
• Real estate valuation report
• An agreement should be made with an intermediary company whose reliability is perfect.

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