Overview of and topical guide to Istanbul
Istanbul
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
Istanbul –
General reference
Geography of Istanbul Geography of Istanbul
Istanbul is: Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116 Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km2 (2,062.95 sq mi) Place
Location of Istanbul Istanbul is situated within the following regions: Time zone (s):
Environment of Istanbul
Natural geographic features of Istanbul Satellite view of Istanbul and the Bosphorus strait Canals in Istanbul Hills in Istanbul Inlets in Istanbul Islands in Istanbul Straits in Istanbul
Areas of Istanbul The districts of Istanbul Districts of Istanbul
Urban centers in Istanbul Urban centers in Istanbul
Neighbourhoods in Istanbul Neighbourhoods of Istanbul
Locations in Istanbul Historic Areas of Istanbul Tourist attractions in IstanbulMuseums in Istanbul Shopping areas and markets World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
Ancient monuments in Istanbul The Column of Constantine Valens Aqueduct The Bosphorus Bridge The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Bridges in Istanbul
Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul
Forts in Istanbul Rumelihisarı Yoros Castle The Gate of the Spring
Fountains in Istanbul
Gates in Istanbul Gates of Istanbul
Lighthouses in Istanbul Maiden's Tower
Monuments and memorials in Istanbul
Museums and art galleries in Istanbul The Great Palace Mosaic Museum İstanbul Archaeology Museums Museums in Istanbul
Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul Beylerbeyi Palace Dolmabahçe Palace The Topkapı Palace Ottoman palaces in Istanbul
Parks and gardens in Istanbul Column of the Goths in Gülhane Park
Public squares in Istanbul
Religious buildings in Istanbul Hagia Sophia Ortaköy Mosque on the Bosphorus Interior of Pammakaristos Church Mosques in Istanbul
Secular buildings in Istanbul Istanbul Justice Palace The Zorlu Center
Streets in Istanbul İstiklal Avenue Halil Pasha Tower, Rumelihisarı The Tower of Justice at Topkapi Palace
Theatres in Istanbul
Towers in Istanbul Towers in Istanbul
Demographics of Istanbul Demographics of Istanbul
Government and politics of Istanbul Politics of Istanbul
Law and order in Istanbul Law enforcement in Istanbul
History of Istanbul History of Istanbul
History of Istanbul, by period or event Timeline of Istanbul
Emperor Constantine I presents a representation of the city of Constantinople. Church mosaic in Hagia Sophia , c. 1000 . Constantinople Modern Istanbul (1923–present)Turkish forces enter the city in a ceremony which marks the 'Liberation Day of Istanbul' (6 October 1923) The capital is moved from Istanbul to Ankara (1923) The international name Constantinople remains in use until Turkey adapts the Latin alphabet (1928)
History of Istanbul, by subject
Culture of Istanbul Hagia Irene , the first Byzantine style church built in ConstantinopleThe Blue Mosque , an example of the Classical period of Ottoman architecture Culture of Istanbul
Arts in Istanbul
Architecture of Istanbul Architecture of Istanbul
Music of Istanbul Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall Istanbul in art: View Across the Golden Horn, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque beyond, Constantinople by Ernst Koerner , 1913 Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul Music schools in Istanbul Music venues in Istanbul Musical ensembles in Istanbul Musicians from Istanbul Songs about Istanbul
Visual arts of Istanbul Baklava , probably developed in the imperial kitchens of the Topkapı Palace in IstanbulRepublic Day celebrations on the Bosporus in Istanbul Orhan Pamuk , Turkish novelist, screenwriter, academic and recipient of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature Art in Istanbul
Istanbul in art / Paintings of Istanbul Public art in Istanbul Cuisine of Istanbul
Events in Istanbul
Festivals in Istanbul
Languages of Istanbul
Media in Istanbul
Newspapers in Istanbul Radio and television in Istanbul People from Istanbul
Religion in Istanbul Religion in Istanbul
Sports in Istanbul Beşiktaş football team in 2011Atatürk Olympic Stadium , the largest stadium of TurkeyÜlker Sports and Event Hall Sports in Istanbul
Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul Levent business districtA panorama of Maslak business district Splendid Palace Hotel Grand Bazaar , one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the worldİstinye Park shopping centerEconomy of Istanbul
Transportation in Istanbul Istanbul Atatürk Airport A ferry with the Topkapı Palace in the background Bostancı quay , KadıköyPublic transport in Istanbul
Rail transport in Istanbul Yenikapı station on Istanbul Metro line M2Mahmutbey station on Istanbul Metro line M3Haydarpaşa railway station A nostalgic tram on Istiklal Avenue
Education in Istanbul Main gate of Istanbul University Education in Istanbul
Healthcare in Istanbul Memorial Hospital in Şişli
See also
References
External links Wikimedia Atlas of Istanbul