Istanbul
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
Istanbul –
General reference
- Pronunciation: /ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ IST-an-BUUL, US also /ˈɪstænbʊl/ IST-an-buul; Turkish: İstanbul [isˈtanbuɫ] ⓘ)[1]
- Toponymy: Names of Istanbul
- Common English name(s): Istanbul
- Official English name(s): Istanbul
- Adjectival(s): Istanbulite
- Demonym(s): Istanbulite
Geography of Istanbul
- Istanbul is:
- a city
- Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116
- Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km2 (2,062.95 sq mi)
Istanbul
İstanbul | |
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  Istanbul Location within Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°00′N 28°57′E / 41.000°N 28.950°E |
Location of Istanbul
- Istanbul is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
Environment of Istanbul
Natural geographic features of Istanbul
Satellite view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus strait
- Canals in Istanbul
- Hills in Istanbul
- Inlets in Istanbul
- Islands in Istanbul
- Straits in Istanbul
Areas of Istanbul
Urban centers in Istanbul
Neighbourhoods in Istanbul
Locations in Istanbul
- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Museums in Istanbul
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
Ancient monuments in Istanbul
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The Bosphorus Bridge
Bridges in Istanbul
Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul
Forts in Istanbul
Fountains in Istanbul
Gates in Istanbul
Lighthouses in Istanbul
Monuments and memorials in Istanbul
Museums and art galleries in Istanbul
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- Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library
- Doğançay Museum
- Galatasaray Museum
- Great Palace Mosaic Museum
- İstanbul Archaeology Museums
- Istanbul Aviation Museum
- Istanbul Contemporary Art Museum
- Istanbul Military Museum
- İstanbul Modern
- Istanbul Naval Museum
- Istanbul Postal Museum
- İstanbul State Art and Sculpture Museum
- İstanbul Toy Museum
- Istanbul Zoology Museum
- Pera Museum
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum
- SantralIstanbul
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul
The Topkapı Palace
- Aynalıkavak Pavilion
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Boukoleon Palace
- Cantemir Palace in Istanbul
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Esma Sultan Mansion
- Hatice Sultan Mansion
- Ihlamur Pavilion
- Khedive's Palace
- Küçüksu Pavilion
- Maslak Pavilion
- Palace of Antiochos
- Palace of Blachernae
- Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
- Topkapı Palace
- Yıldız Palace
Parks and gardens in Istanbul
Column of the Goths in Gülhane Park
Public squares in Istanbul
Religious buildings in Istanbul
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Ortaköy Mosque on the Bosphorus
Interior of Pammakaristos Church
- Arap Mosque
- Balaban Aga Mosque
- Bayezid II Mosque
- Blue Mosque
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
- Chora Church
- Church of St. Anthony of Padua
- Church of Saint Benoit
- Church of St. George of Samatya
- Church of Saint Menas of Samatya
- Eski Imaret Mosque
- Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
- Hagia Irene
- Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Manastır Mosque
- Monastery of Stoudios
- New Mosque
- Nuruosmaniye Mosque
- Ortaköy Mosque
- Pammakaristos Church
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- St. George's Cathedral
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Yavuz Selim Mosque
- Zeyrek Mosque
Secular buildings in Istanbul
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The Zorlu Center
Streets in Istanbul
Halil Pasha Tower, Rumelihisarı
The Tower of Justice at Topkapi Palace
Theatres in Istanbul
Towers in Istanbul
Demographics of Istanbul
Government and politics of Istanbul
- Mayor of Istanbul
- International relations of Istanbul
Law and order in Istanbul
- Law enforcement in Istanbul
History of Istanbul
History of Istanbul, by period or event
- Prehistory and origin of Istanbul
- Byzantium
- The history of the city proper begins when Greek settlers from Megara establish Byzantium on the European side of the Bosphorus (660 BC)
- Byzantium officially becomes a part of the Roman Empire (73 AD)
Emperor Constantine I presents a representation of the city of Constantinople. Church mosaic in Hagia Sophia, c. 1000.
- Constantinople
- Foundation of Constantinople (324)
- Constantinople is reinaugurated in 324 from ancient Byzantium by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and becomes the capital of the Roman Empire (11 May 330)
- Fall of Constantinople (1453)
- Mehmed the Conqueror captures Constantinople and declares it the new capital of the Ottoman Empire (29 May 1453)
- Constantinople during the Ottoman era (1453–1922)
- Suleiman the Magnificent's reign from 1520 to 1566 is a period of great artistic and architectural achievements
- Constantinople during World War I
- Occupation of Istanbul by Allied forces (13 November 1918 – 4 October 1923)
- Foundation of Constantinople (324)
- Modern Istanbul (1923–present)
- Turkish forces enter the city in a ceremony which marks the 'Liberation Day of Istanbul' (6 October 1923)
- The capital is moved from Istanbul to Ankara (1923)
- The international name Constantinople remains in use until Turkey adapts the Latin alphabet (1928)
History of Istanbul, by subject
Culture of Istanbul
Hagia Irene, the first Byzantine style church built in Constantinople
The Blue Mosque, an example of the Classical period of Ottoman architecture
Arts in Istanbul
Architecture of Istanbul
- Buildings in Istanbul
Music of Istanbul
Istanbul in art: View Across the Golden Horn, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque beyond, Constantinople by Ernst Koerner, 1913
- Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul
- Music schools in Istanbul
- Music venues in Istanbul
- Musical ensembles in Istanbul
- Musicians from Istanbul
- Songs about Istanbul
Visual arts of Istanbul
Baklava, probably developed in the imperial kitchens of the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul
Republic Day celebrations on the Bosporus in Istanbul
Orhan Pamuk, Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature
Art in Istanbul
- Istanbul in art / Paintings of Istanbul
- Public art in Istanbul
Cuisine of Istanbul
Events in Istanbul
Festivals in Istanbul
Languages of Istanbul
- Newspapers in Istanbul
- Radio and television in Istanbul
Religion in Istanbul
Sports in Istanbul
Beşiktaş football team in 2011
Atatürk Olympic Stadium, the largest stadium of Turkey
- Football in Istanbul
- Association football in Istanbul
- Basketball in Istanbul
- Sports events in Istanbul
- Sports venues in Istanbul
Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul
Levent business district
A panorama of Maslak business district
Splendid Palace Hotel
Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world
İstinye Park shopping center
- Business districts in Istanbul
- Companies in Istanbul
- Financial services in Istanbul
- Hotels and resorts in Istanbul
- Restaurants and cafés in Istanbul
- Shopping malls and markets in Istanbul
- Tourism in Istanbul
- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Utilities in Istanbul
Transportation in Istanbul
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A ferry with the Topkapı Palace in the background
Bostancı quay, Kadıköy
- Air transport in Istanbul
- Airports in Istanbul
- Cable transport in Istanbul
- Maritime transport in Istanbul
- Road transport in Istanbul
- Busses in Istanbul
- Roads in Istanbul
- Tunnels
Rail transport in Istanbul
A nostalgic tram on Istiklal Avenue
- Commuter rail lines
Istanbul Metro
- Lines
(under construction)
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(under construction)
(under construction)
(line on hold)
- Stations
- Lines
- Funicular railway
- Railway stations in Istanbul
- Trams in Istanbul
Education in Istanbul
Main gate of Istanbul University
Healthcare in Istanbul
Memorial Hospital in Şişli
- Hospitals in Istanbul
- Acıbadem Hospital
- Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital
- Balıklı Greek Hospital
- Istanbul Italian Hospital
- Surp Agop Hospital
- Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
- Taksim German Hospital
See also
References
External links
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