Istanbul

 



Istanbul, once the the capital of Turkey, is the largest city of the Eurasian country. In the past, it has been called Byzantium and Constantinople. Located on the Bosphorus Strait, it has natural harbor known as the Golden Horn.
Istanbul is a treat for all lovers of history. With its long and illustrious past, it has a variety of historic sites that people can visit. Most of these sites are located in the Old City known as Sultanahmet. One of the most important structures is the Hagia Sophia. An example of the early Byzantine architecture, the Hagia Sophia is the largest structure in the Old City area. It was originally made as a church, but was later converted into a mosque. Before the Seville Cathedral of Spain was completed, the Hagia Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world.