Is Istanbul in Europe and Asia?

Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the fifth-largest city in the world by population, is considered European, yet it occupies two different continents. One part of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other part lies in Asia. read more

(CNN)-- With its jumble of Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques and contemporary tower blocks, Istanbul is one of the world's most historic cities as well as a clamorous modern metropolis. Straddling both Europe and Asia - making it the only city in the world to sit across two continents - Istanbul buzzes with a collision of cultures. read more

Yes, Istanbul is in both Europe and Asia. It’s the only city in the world to straddle two continents. The European and Asian sides are separated by the Bosphorus strait, with the Black Sea (Turkish: Karadeniz) to the north and the Sea of Marmara (Marmara Denizi) to the south. read more