Istanbul is said to be one of the cities in the world that has the richest and deepest history. Once, Istanbul was the seat of the former Byzantine empire. Once called Byzantium, it was renamed and became Constantinople, the famous city of Emperor Constantine. Then, it fell into the hands of the Ottoman Turks and became one of the major centers of the Ottoman Empire. Now, Istanbul has become one of the major centers of culture and commerce in Turkey and in the whole of Europe. Indeed, if you just take a look at the city, you’ll find that it’s a rich mix of the old and new, with majestic ancient structures and impressive modern high-rise buildings scattered throughout the city. It’s a gem for people who love to go sight-seeing and for those who simply love to learn about a place’s history while seeing the actual place where the events happened. However, walking around Istanbul can be rather troublesome. Just think about it, Istanbul is one of the world’s largest cities – it’s HUGE. And if you try to go from one place to another by foot, you’ll probably have blisters by the end of the day. Try using the public transport system and you’ll probably be in the ‘lost persons’ list by night. It’s better to avail of a car hire in Istanbul airport once you land. That way, your vacation will be perfect.
