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ποΈ Iconic Cities
Istanbul
The only city spanning two continents β Europe and Asia
πΉπ· Turkey Bosphorus Strait 330
ποΈ Why It Matters
1
Only city in the world built across two continents (Europe and Asia)
2
Hagia Sophia (537 AD) β served as church, mosque, museum; stunning Byzantine architecture
3
TopkapΔ± Palace, Grand Bazaar (one of world's oldest and largest covered markets)
Was Constantinople: capital of Byzantine Empire (330β1453 AD) for 1,100 years
Quick Facts
Category
ποΈ Iconic Cities
Country
πΉπ· Turkey
Location
Bosphorus Strait
Key Year
330
About
The only city spanning two continents β Europe and Asia