Introducing the beautiful city of Istanbul

Istanbul is a beautiful city located in the Eurasia region (Europe and Asia). The background of the name Istanbul is derived from Constantinople, which means the city of Constantine. In 1770 AD, Ottoman Sultan Mustafa III ordered the name of Islambol to be struck on all the coins of the city, and this made it popular. In 1930, after the Republic of Turkey was approved, the Turkish Post Office chose the name Istanbul for it.

Istanbul is known as a tourist city that has higher economic aspects than other Turkish cities

. Also, it is known as the most populous city in Turkey in 2018.

Its approximate population is 15,067,724.

The area of Istanbul is 1539 cubic meters.

? When does the history of Istanbul go back

The city of Istanbul or Constantine was founded by the Greeks in 667 BC. The Greeks named this city Byzantium because of the honor of the kingdom. Some time later, there were wars between the Iranian Empire during the Achaemenid period, Darius the Great and the Greek Empire, and

.the result of these wars was Iran's victory

Byzantium, or Istanbul, was ruled by Iranians until 196 AD, but later Iran was conquered by the Romans and this city fell into the hands of the Romans. In 330 AD, the Roman Suq al-Jishi chose the city of Byzantium as the capital of Eastern Rome and named it New Rome. After the death of Suq al-Jishi, this city was called Constantinople.

In 1453, Sultan Muhammad II the Conqueror conquered Constantinople and defeated the Romans. The cannon shot that destroyed the walls of Constantinople created a big hole, which caused it to enter the city and massacre the Romans. Later, this hole became known as Topkapi. Sultan Muhammad Fatih chose this city as the third capital of the Ottoman Empire.

During his reign, Sultan Mohammad Fatih ordered the famous architect Senan Agha to build the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Istanbul Bazaar, schools, baths and other important buildings with a specific Islamic and Ottoman architectural style. Years later, in 1923, when the Republic of Turkey was established, the capital was changed from Istanbul to Ankara. But the city of Istanbul did not lose its commercial position and is still the largest city in Turkey.

The climate of Istanbul is humid for the first 6 months, cold and dry for the second 6 months

The climate of Istanbul is humid in the first 6 months of the year (spring and summer seasons). At this time, you can only come to the streets of Hazar Mosque at night and see the sights. But in autumn and winter, this is the opposite and the weather is very cold and snow and rain fall abundantly from the sky.

We do not recommend you to travel to Istanbul in autumn and winter, because you may get caught in heavy rains. For this reason, the possibility of visiting recreational places and the sea will be very little. But in spring and summer, the weather is always great and it will not be so hot that you get heatstroke.

On average, the highest temperature during different months of winter is between 7 degrees and 9 degrees Celsius. Snowfall in Istanbul is normal for a week or two during the winter season; But one of these rains can be heavy.

.This rain usually occurs between December and March

Religion, religion and language of the people of Istanbul

The primary religion in the city of Istanbul was Christianity, which is natural because of the Constantine kingdom. After the conquest of Turkey by the Ottomans in the early 11th century, the majority of the people of this country took refuge in Islam. Because the Ottoman rulers proposed Islam as the main religion and law of this country.

Most of the people of Turkey and Istanbul are Sunnis, and 15% of the people of this country, especially the Eastern Kurds, follow the Shafi'i religion. 7.5 million people of Turkey are Alevis, and one third of this population lives in the city of Istanbul. A small population also believes in secular religion.

The official language of the people of Turkey and the city of Istanbul is Turkish. This language is one of the oldest languages in the world. The Turkish language is derived from the Ural-Altani group. In some places, such as southeast Europe, regions in the Middle East, northwest Iran, etc., they are fluent in the sweet Turkish language. But there are sub-branches of the Turkish language that these regions speak with these languages. These languages include: Turkmen Turkish, Azerbaijani Turkish, Uighur Turkish, Kyrgyz Turkish, Ughuz Turkish, etc.

The Turkish language of the people of Constantinople and the country of Türkiye; It originates from the Oghuz Turkish language, which was introduced into the Anatolian language by the Seljuks in the 11th century. So far, some Arabic and Persian words have also been added to the Turkish language. After the Republic of Türkiye, the Turkish alphabet was changed again. Some Latin words were added later. Turkish words and

.phrases are written and read phonetically since 1928

Religious centers of Istanbul, religious and tourist attractions

Although the religious centers of Istanbul have a special place from a religious point of view, they are also considered as a place of entertainment and tourism. These mosques and religious places are extremely popular because of their architecture and interior decorations. In this part of the article, you will get to know the best and most popular religious places in the city of a thousand mosques.

Hagia Sophia Mosque in Istanbul, a gem left by the Orthodox religion

Aya Sofia Mosque is one of the religious and touristic places in this city, which is very popular among tourists. This extremely beautiful mosque is a gem left by the Orthodox religion and ancient Rome. This mosque was the largest church in the world for more than 1000 years, and after the formation of a church in Spain, the title of the largest church was taken from it.

Hagia Sophia mosque in Istanbul was used for Christianity and Orthodox religion for many years. Until it became a mosque during the time of Sultan Mohammad Fatih. As mentioned, the Ottomans were Muslims and they surpassed each other to build a mosque. This incident caused the Hagia Sophia church to become a place of worship for Muslims by changing its use and covering the carvings inside.

The Hagia Sophia Church in Istanbul underwent many renovations during the years of the Ottoman rule, and its interior facades were changed from the pictures of Jesus Christ and the Holy Mary to pictures of the name of Allah. After reaching the Republic of Turkey, this mosque was officially closed and turned into a museum so that tourists can see history and civilization live.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul known as the Blue or Blue Mosque

Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the other religious places of this city, which is extremely famous and is located right in front of Hagia Sophia. You may ask what is the reason for this? In response, we will say that when Sultan Muhammad conquered Istanbul, seeing the Hagia Sophia and its special architecture, he decided to show the Ottoman architecture to the world. Therefore, he ordered the construction of the Blue Mosque, following the example of the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque or Blue Mosque was built with Islamic and Ottoman architecture, similar to Hagia Sophia, which even some tourists confuse these two mosques. However, the Sultan Ahmed Mosque has more minarets than the Hagia Sophia, and it is a sign of its difference from other mosques in Turkey. When this religious place was built, its minarets were the same as the minarets of the Mecca mosque, which caused the sheikhs to be upset. After this, Sultan Muhammad ordered another minaret to be built for the Mecca mosque so that it would be different from all the mosques in the world.

Fatih Mosque of Istanbul is a memorial of Sultan Muhammad Osmani

Fatih or Fatih Mosque is one of the most important religious places in the city of Istanbul, which the citizens attach great importance to. Fatih Mosque is a memorial of Sultan Mohammad Osmani, which is located in the historic and European Fatih area of Constantinople. Its interior architectural style is baroque and it is formed from several places.

Fatih Constantine Mosque has a school, kitchen, store, library, hospital, etc., which was built for the welfare of the people at that time. This mosque has a central dome and is formed from two separate half domes. The neighborhood of this historic mosque with Topkapi Palace has made it always attract the attention of tourists and citizens

Istanbul's Galata Tower is a romantic resort

Another place of entertainment and tourism in Istanbul is Galata Tower, which is a romantic resort. In this tower, which is one of the most expensive places for entertainment and tourism in Istanbul, you can hold romantic dates in this place. This tower was built with the superior design of the Byzantine Empire and is considered one of the symbols of Istanbul.

Istanbul's Galata Tower gives you the opportunity to enjoy delicious and delicious dinners in a customized place and create romantic memories for yourself. In this tower, you can reach it both through the elevator and through the stone stairs and watch the sunset.

Istanbul Hippodrome Square, a 1000-year-old attraction

Hippodrome Square is one of the free entertainments of Istanbul, which is more than 1000 years old. This square is one of the most important squares of the city where many horses and armies are stationed. This is the reason why this square was named and it is one of the attractions of the city of Hazar Mosque.

Istanbul Hippodrome Square has been attracting attention of tourists for a long time and is considered one of the places for entertainment. This square has a long column that is several meters high. This square is close to many hotels, which is one of its advantages.

Istanbul Grand Bazaar

The market of every city is the most alive and beautiful place of that city. By entering the market, you can get to know a large part of the customs, jobs and social relations of the people of the region.

By going to the Istanbul Grand Bazaar, you will see the color and beauty and the celebration of aromas and flavors. This beautiful bazaar, which was built in 1455 by the order of Sultan Mohand Fatih, has a special historical significance and its original architecture will make your eyes stare.

Bosphorus Strait

On your trip to Istanbul, don't miss watching the Bosphorus Strait, between the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The nature around this gorge is so spectacular that you will enjoy seeing it.

Istanbul souvenirs and handicrafts

One of the most attractive parts of any trip is getting souvenirs and special handicrafts there. If you travel to Türkiye, do not miss this attractive opportunity.

In this city, you can buy all kinds of pure and delicious foods such as Istanbul baklava, Turkish Rahat al-Halgoum, various high-quality spices and famous Turkish coffee and take them back to your city as souvenirs.

Also, the beautiful handicrafts of this city include Iznik ceramics or turquoise tiles, carpets and rugs, famous Turkish towels, Turkish black soaps, jazoh (special dishes for Turkish coffee), hookah, all kinds of leather products and beautiful jewelry. By preparing them, you can take a corner of the special art of this city to your home.

Local dishes of Istanbul

No matter what we do, the taste of authentic and delicious Istanbul dishes cannot be ignored. Try local and delicious food in this city and keep its attractive taste under your tongue forever.

Remember to taste the special taste of the following dishes during your trip to this city:

Turkish kebab

Borek (a popular type of breakfast consisting of meat, vegetables, cheese and yufka dough)

Simit (toasted sesame bread)

Menman (a type of omelet made from a combination of tomatoes, eggs, peppers, hot onions and aromatic vegetables)

Lahama Jon (special Turkish pizza made from a combination of dough and meat, cheese, pepper, spices, etc.)

Mediterranean oysters

Manti (a type of pudding made from a combination of fish or chicken, or lamb and veal, onion, spinach, spices, tomatoes, garlic and vegetables)

Iskander Kebab (a type of kebab food made from a combination of meat, roasted tomatoes, olive oil and various aromatic vegetables such as basil, parsley, etc.)

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