Mysterious and majestic, noisy and fabulously beautiful Istanbul, is a bridge between Europe and Asia, between the traditional East and the modern West. Throughout its rich history, it managed to change several names and visit the capital of four empires: Roman, Byzantine, Ottoman and Latin.

The former capital of Turkey, its main cultural, commercial and industrial center is divided into two halves even geographically. It is located on two shores of the Bosphorus Strait, which means that it is located on two continents at once. The European part of Istanbul is conditionally divided by the Golden Horn Bay: the Old City with its famous sights has largely preserved its medieval appearance, and business and commercial life is concentrated in the New One. The Asian part is less popular with tourists, but it is here that you can study the traditions and life of local residents in great detail.

Istanbul has many faces: ceremonial squares, coexist here with cozy courtyards that are invisible at first glance, intricate narrow streets with bright avenues, ancient mosques and modern mansions. A crowded, bustling metropolis remains a city for contemplation, for a leisurely immersion in an amazing world where times and cultures have been mixed.