Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world which spans two continents, namely Europe and Asia. Istanbul is established on both sides of the Bosphorus which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul has always been of great geopolitical importance due to its location. Once the capital city of two consecutive empires (the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire), Istanbul is still the commercial, historical and cultural center of Turkey. Also, Istanbul is a cultural, political and financial center for the Balkans, the Middle East and the

Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world which spans two continents, namely Europe and Asia. Istanbul is established on both sides of the Bosphorus which connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul has always been of great geopolitical importance due to its location. Once the capital city of two consecutive empires (the Roman Empire and the Ottoman Empire), Istanbul is still the commercial, historical and cultural center of Turkey. Also, Istanbul is a cultural, political and financial center for the Balkans, the Middle East and the