Istanbul, Turkish İstanbul, formerly Constantinople, ancient Byzantium, largest city and principal seaport of Turkey is the most populous city in Europe with more than 14 million people, Istanbul forms the financial and cultural center of Turkey and confidently straddles the borders between Asia and Europe.

It is a very large city of fantastic history, culture and beauty. İstanbul, the bustling metropolis of Türkiye, is a city full of charm, where the past goes hand in hand with the present and every step brings to light a relic of times gone by with its beautiful historic landmarks, quintessential cuisine, vibrant nightlife, festivals of art and music, celebration of faith, labyrinths of marketplaces and shopping arcades, the beating heart of İstanbul, and the soul of Bosphorus under the watchful eye of the Maiden's Tower is a traveller's dream.

Istanbul is Turkey’s largest port and the hub of its industry. Textiles, food processing, flour milling, tobacco processing, cement, and glass are the city’s principal manufactures. The tourism and finance sectors are growing sources of income for Istanbul.