AROUND THE SEA

TURKEY

FAMOUS CITIES of TURKEYİSTANBUL

THE BOSPHORUS

• The Bosphorus or Bosporus also known as the Istanbul Strait is a boundary between Europe and Asia. It is one of theTurkish Straits, along with the Dardanelles (Çanakkale Boğazı)

This is the map of Turkey and İstanbul.

• Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul), historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople is the largest city in Turkey and 2nd largest city in the world with a population of 13 million, also making it the largest metropolitan city in Europe and the second largest metropolitan area in Europe by population. Istanbul is also a megacity, as well as the cultural, economic, and financial centre of Turkey.

This is Galata tower which is from Genova period.

İstiklal Street and Taksim Square is the most colourful center of culture and amusement.

İZMİR (SMYRNA)

The city is in the Eagean Region of Turkey

Trading is very important in İzmir because there are countless natural ports in the city.

Since Ottoman Empire period İzmir has been a cosmopolitian city with its multicultural life.

İzmir Clock Tower is an important historical symbol of the city.

The city is also famous for its colourful hotels and streets. This has been an important tourist attraction.

ANTALYA

Antalya is a city in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey.

Antalya is very important with its natural ports.

With its beautiful beaches and long-term summer period,the city is an important tourist attraction.

Düden waterfall is one of the greatest natural beauties of Antalya.