Istanbul is both a historical and modern city. It is understood that the history of the city dates back to 8500 years with the Neolithic settlement brought to light by the excavations at the Port of Theodosius. Thus, a new era has been opened for the cultural, artistic, geological and urban archeology of Istanbul. The Greeks, today on the geography of Istanbul on the geography, BC. He founded Bizantium in 700 BC. This city became the capital of Roman and Eastern Roman Empires under the name of Constantinople. After the Ottoman Empire conquered the city in 1453, the city was the capital of the Ottoman Empire for about five centuries and it started to be called i Istanbul inin by the Turks. Today, Istanbul is no longer the capital, but the largest city in the rapidly developing country. Its location around the Bosphorus makes Istanbul a bridge between Asia and Europe. The topography of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn and the urban settlement define the silhouette, one of the most important symbols of the city. Istanbul's history and hence its culture can be seen in its architecture. The architecture of the city brings together the West and the East. In the city there are Roman ruins such as Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and Cemberlitas and Galata Tower, which is inherited by the Genoese. On the other hand, it is the Byzantine and Ottoman buildings that define the city. The most prominent of the Byzantine structures is the Hagia Sophia, which stands as the most important monument of the world for nearly 1500 years. Today, Hagia Sophia is open to visitors as a museum. Among the Ottoman buildings, the Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque, the Suleymaniye Mosque, which has been used as the residence and administrative center of the Ottoman sultans for centuries, has been used in the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar where the traditions of commerce have been maintained; monuments that define the culture and identity of the city. The international significance of Istanbul's cultural heritage sites has been recognized in the UNESCO World Heritage List by including them in the Dünya Historic Areas of Istanbul ’. Istanbul is also a modern city. The population of the city of Istanbul and Turkey towards internal migration from rural areas has increased dramatically in recent years. Today, Istanbul, Turkey's total population, is home to 20 per cent, it produces 40 percent of GDP and 22 percent of its tax revenues. Almost all the centers of Turkey's creative and cultural industries, located in Istanbul. Approximately half of the museum visit, in Turkey (49 percent), while 30 percent of cultural performances are realized in Istanbul. Istanbul's contemporary culture also attracts more and more attention. the European Capital of Culture in 2010. Strengths of Istanbul "growing prosperity of Turkey's cultural and tourism leader and position as a pioneer, is important for increasing attention and all against art and culture is a young and dynamic population". With its energy and dynamism, Istanbul is rapidly integrating with other world cities, while the city's policy makers position Istanbul as a izm global city İstanbul.
