Best Quotes About Istanbul

"Istanbul is a transcontinental city, part of both Europe and Asia."

"Istanbul spans two continents and is divided by Bosphorus Strait; on one side of the city lies Europe, and the other side Asia."

"The shape that best captures the spirit of Istanbul is, of course, the dome."

"Archaeologists in Istanbul uncovered a burial while digging through heavy mud and an ancient swamp of black clay, proving the city is 6,000 years older than previously assumed."

"Istanbul: cultural and historic capital of Turkey, blending east and west."

"The history of Istanbul shares a lot with the history of humanity."

"Symbolic of the different cultures and civilizations that passed through the city."

"A melting pot and mosaic of the cultures and religions."

"That's what makes Istanbul able to embrace the world."

"Istanbul is truly a hidden gem... a city that will influence the future of transit in Europe and around the world."

"Çengelköy is a little more difficult to get to from the European side."

"Our neighbourhood on the Asian side is called Çengelköy."

"Turkey is literally the only city in the world that is split between two continents, which is really cool."

"A place I'd love to go for a short period of time is Istanbul in Turkey."

"Istanbul is probably the most unique place I've ever visited in my life."

"Istanbul itself is very nice, like a lot of cool stuff if you're into like walk around seeing history."

"Istanbul, in modern-day Turkey, has been an important city for thousands of years."

"The best way to get around Istanbul is with the Istanbul card."

"First things first when taking the public transit here in Istanbul, you are going to need an Istanbul card."

"This is definitely not the most efficient route to get to Taxim from Balat, but we haven't shown you the Metro yet, and it's a great excuse to get out over the Golden Horn by walking out on this bridge."

"Even today, Istanbul's churches and international consulates are in this district."

"Istanbul brings East and West together with a complex weave of modern affluence, Western secularism, and traditional Muslim faith."

"... while the sultan and his government would remain in Istanbul, the actual say of the Turks of the Ottomans in their own matters would be very, very limited indeed."

"We believe that Istanbul deserves so much more time than 24 hours."

"But one thing you will sadly miss out on with only one day here in Istanbul is Turkish breakfast."

"They live in a very dangerous setting in Istanbul, they are very much."

"It began in Istanbul, 3-0 down to AC Milan, the 24-year-old skipper inspired Liverpool to the greatest comeback in the history of the European Cup."

"This is like the best way to see Istanbul in my opinion."

"Istanbul really is a city like no other."

"Once in Istanbul James Bond and his contact Karen Bay are soon entangled in a web of intrigue."

"Istanbul is one of my favourite cities in the whole world."

"The beautiful view of Istanbul at night from one of the excellent restaurants at the Bosphorus."

"One of the many things that makes Istanbul special is that it spans over two continents."

"Istanbul is unique as half of the city is in the continent of Europe and the other half in Asia, split by an area called the Bosphorus Strait."

"We're finally, finally going to the Aya Sofia."

"His eyes followed the ancient castles which spread out along the foreshore of the Bosphorus Strait, up to the ancient walls of Constantinople, erected in the 5th century by the Emperor Theodosius II to protect the city from invasion and standing strong even today."

"The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque, rose grandly over the skyline."

"Some great people and so much good food in Istanbul."

"Turkey's most populous city straddles the border between Europe and Asia and has been one of the most important cultural centers for nearly two millennia."

"The food was great in Istanbul, the people were just amazing, they were so kind and friendly."

"Istanbul may be on the outer fringes of Europe but well worth a visit."

"At night, Istiklal Street is actually even prettier than daytime."

"I've heard good things about people who go to Istanbul."

"Istanbul is built on till you see mosques everywhere, people are friendly."

"I've really enjoyed the trip to Istanbul."

"Istanbul was formerly Constantinople."

"If you gotta fly anywhere, fly to Istanbul."

"I recommend anybody seriously go visit Istanbul if you haven't visited Istanbul."

"Being in Istanbul for the Champions League final, that's not just because it's the Champions League, but because of that game, it makes it so much better."

"Hello and welcome to Travel Beans. I'm Alex, this is Emma, and we are full-time travelers and digital nomads currently staying in Istanbul."

"We have found Istanbul to be a very affordable place to live."

"The city of Istanbul in Turkey is the only major city that sits on two different continents."

"The cats of Istanbul... they're everywhere, and they're literally protected by the law."

"It's like going up and down all these hills because Istanbul is the city of Seven Hills."

"Turkey sits in both continents and so does the city of Istanbul."

"No history-themed trip to Istanbul would be complete without a visit to the ancient walls."

"The world's first coffee cafe was started in Istanbul about 1475."

"The city fell to Mehmed the Conqueror on the 29th of May 1453."

"Let's visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Basilica Cistern before it gets dark."

"The six slender minarets of the Sultan Ahmed Mosque rise up proudly into the sky and dominate Istanbul's silhouette."

"Turkish coffee was first brought to Istanbul in 1555 by two Syrian traders."

"Haya Sophia is a perfect combination of where you can observe both Ottoman and Byzantine effects under one great dome."

"He came to Istanbul at the age of twelve, living there in the capital of the world for the rest of his life."

"Constantinople, the former capital of the great Roman and Byzantine Empires, is now the Turkish city Istanbul."

"Good morning Istanbul, it's currently 6:30 in the morning and this is day 1 of our trip through Turkey."

"Definitely consider putting Istanbul on your travel list."

"Leaders from both sides meeting face to face in Istanbul."

"Every major city has some really cool history, but nothing else compares to this place; this is the story of Istanbul."

"Beautiful, exotic, and daring, win a holiday full of fun to Istanbul."

"I will never get over the beauty of all the mosques in Istanbul."

"Istanbul is accepted to be the only metropolitan city in the world, which is located on two different continents."

"In the heart of Istanbul stands the Haya Sophia, its great domes housed the largest cathedral in the world for a thousand years."

"Istanbul, a major city that is quick to fall."

"The Istanbul diet is full of fresh vegetables because the city has many small gardens."

"Seventeen million people live in Istanbul, on both sides of the Bosphorus, with at least one million commuters crossing it day by day."

"Every mosque in Istanbul is singing their call to prayer, it is a really nice noise, a nice sound."

"How gorgeous is my view of Istanbul!"

"This has to be Istanbul's most busiest street."

"Spent the day wandering around the magic of Istanbul's mosques and couldn't be more in love with this gorgeous city."

"You have to have to have to come to Istanbul if you haven't been."

"The city of Istanbul is beyond amazing; it's bustling, it's historic."

"You can walk around Istanbul and spend your days under things that are literally thousands of years old."

"Istanbul... it's easily the most historically unique place that I've ever truly been."

"It's the diversity of Istanbul that I think is such an appeal."

"I've always been fascinated by Istanbul."

"If the world was one and it had a capital, Istanbul would be the capital."

Istanbul Quotes