40 Beautiful and Amazing Istanbul pictures

Istanbul, the present capital of Turkey is one of the world’s largest metropolises. Located on the bank of the river Bosporus, this city has been the capital of the Byzantine Empire and thereafter the Ottoman Empire and it boasts of a rich culture and history. The strategic location of this city has made it the bone of contention between some of the major powers of the world and it has witnessed long drawn warfare since the 14^th and 15^thcentury. Moreover, owing to its strategic location Istanbul has also turned into an important trading center and under the patronage of the powerful emperors, there was also flourishing of the art and culture in this region.

This city has some of the most beautiful architectures of the world like the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sehzade Mosque, the hippodrome of Constantine to name a few. In most of the edifices present in this city there is unique blend of the European and Asian architectural styles which makes these monuments all the more exquisite. However, in the recent time population outburst in this city, pollution and other external causes has threatened the existence of its ancient architectural buildings.

Here are forty awesome photographs of the city of Istanbul that will provide the viewers with an insight about the lifestyle, activities, important centers and cultural heritage of this city. These photographs encompass all the important sites of this city and thus it will help the viewers to get a comprehensive idea about this city before visiting it.