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Istanbul, formerly known by the Greek name Byzantium and later named Constantinople in honour of the Roman Emperor, Constantine the Great, is a city of many cultures because it has for centuries been a central point between Europe and Asia, where many connect to other cities and countries of the world.
The Istanbul Airport facilitates about 65,000 international connections monthly.
The city, the capital of the Istanbul Province, is divided into two by the Bosphorus Strait, with one half in Europe and the other in Asia.
The largest city in Europe and the commercial capital of Türkiye, the city was named Istanbul (in the city) on March 28, 1930, after the formation of the Republic of Turkey.
Istanbul, formerly the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire and then the Ottoman Empire, was declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1985 and is one of the most visited tourist destinations in Europe.
The vast majority of the city's population is Muslim, with a minority being Christians and Jews.
#Edmages captured a few sites in the historic and ancient city during a visit on July 16, 2025, to commemorate the 9th anniversary of the July 15 Democracy and National Unity Day.
#canonshots #istanbul #Türkiye #july15 #democracy
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| Davut Gül, Governor of Istanbul |
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| The July 15 Matyrs Bridge in Istanbul |
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| Both the Bosphorus Strait and the bridge over it are always busy |
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