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What is Istanbul known for internationally?

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Today it's the center of finance and economy in Turkey. It also has a colorful night life, with both classical and western style pubs, restaurants, clubs, etc. Last but not the least, there are several well-known, successful schools and universities in Istanbul, many of them predating the Republic. That's pretty much it, I guess. read more

Istanbul is the only city that extends to two continents — Europe and Asia. The central location of the city attracted civilization after civilization throughout history and today’s Istanbul is a hub of many traditions. read more

The city was known as ‘Istanbul’ during the Ottoman Empire and it was home to the Ottoman Sultans. Istanbul owes its historical importance to its strategic location and access to the Bosphorus. read more

Within a century, Istanbul had a cosmopolitan population that reflected its international status and the multiethnic character of the empire. Of the two Greek names of the city, Kustantaniyye remained an official designation, but the colloquial eis ten polein, Turkified as Istanbul, was firmly established as the city's name. read more

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