Turkey:
Istanbul
Formerly known as Constantinople &
Prior to that as Byzantium
Status:
• Former Status (gateway to the Black Sea)
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Capital of the Ottoman Empire
Capital of the Byzantine Empire
Capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
Always a center of commerce and culture
• Current Status (gateway to the Black Sea)
– Primate city of Turkey
– Commercial and cultural center of Turkey
– Seat of the Patriarch of Constantinople (Greek
Orthodox Church)
Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul Skyline
Bridge
over the
Bosporus
A City of Contrasts
Hagia Sophia
Mosque on the
Bosporus
Patriarchs of the Greek
Orthodox Church
Εικόνα: Phanar Greek Orthodox
College, Istanbul
Unmistakably tied to maritime
activities
Commercial Port Facilities
Shops much as they have been
for centuries
Ambiance
that spans
the
centuries
Great Food
Scenic, Colorful City
Tourist’s Delight
Commercial Center
CBD viewed from upscale
residential proprety
Proposed Commercial
Buildings
Possible Additions to the
Commercial Skyline
Farewell, Istanbul – for now.