Outline of Istanbul#Locations in Istanbul
General reference
- Pronunciation: {{IPAc-en|ˌ|ɪ|s|t|æ|n|ˈ|b|ʊ|l}} {{respell|IST|an|BUUL}}, {{IPAc-en|USalso|ˈ|ɪ|s|t|æ|n|b|ʊ|l}} {{respell|IST|an|buul}}; {{langx|tr|İstanbul}} {{IPA|tr|isˈtanbuɫ||Istanbul pronunciation.ogg}})Names of European cities in different languages: I–L#I
- Toponymy: Names of Istanbul
- Common English name(s): Istanbul
- Official English name(s): Istanbul
- Adjectival(s): Istanbulite
- Demonym(s): Istanbulite
Geography of Istanbul
- Istanbul is:
- a city
- Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116
- Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km2 (2,062.95 sq mi)
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= Location of Istanbul =
- Istanbul is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
- Asia
- Western Asia (outline)
- Greater Middle East
- Turkey (outline)
- Marmara Region
- Istanbul Province
- Time zone(s):
- TRT (UTC+03)
= Environment of Istanbul =
== Natural geographic features of Istanbul ==
File:Istambul and Bosporus big.jpg]]
- Canals in Istanbul
- Istanbul Canal
- Hills in Istanbul
- Seven hills of Istanbul
- Çamlıca Hill
- Sarayburnu
- Inlets in Istanbul
- Golden Horn
- Islands in Istanbul
- Princes' Islands
- Straits in Istanbul
- Bosporus
= Areas of Istanbul =
== Urban centers in Istanbul ==
== Neighbourhoods in Istanbul ==
= Locations in Istanbul =
- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Museums in Istanbul
- Pera Museum
- Shopping areas and markets
- Grand Bazaar
- World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
- Historic Areas of Istanbul
== Ancient monuments in Istanbul ==
File:The Column of Constantine in Çemberlitaş (14482593638).jpg]]
File:Valentin aqueduc stambul.jpg]]
File:Istanbul Bosphorus Bosphorus Bridge IMG 7291 1725.jpg]]
- Column of Constantine
- Column of Marcian
- Column of the Goths
- Forum of Constantine
- Forum of Theodosius
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Obelisk of Theodosius
- Serpent Column
- Walled Obelisk
- Milion
- Aqueduct of Valens
- Walls of Constantinople
- Golden Horn Wall
- Propontis Wall
- Sea Walls
- Theodosian Walls
- Walls of Blachernae
- Wall of Constantine
- Walls of Galata
== Bridges in Istanbul ==
== Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul ==
== Forts in Istanbul ==
== Fountains in Istanbul ==
== Gates in Istanbul ==
== Lighthouses in Istanbul ==
== Monuments and memorials in Istanbul ==
== Museums and art galleries in Istanbul ==
Image:Mosaic museum Istanbul 2007 021.jpg]]
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- Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library
- Doğançay Museum
- Galatasaray Museum
- Great Palace Mosaic Museum
- İstanbul Archaeology Museums
- Istanbul Aviation Museum
- Istanbul Contemporary Art Museum
- Istanbul Military Museum
- İstanbul Modern
- Istanbul Naval Museum
- Istanbul Postal Museum
- İstanbul State Art and Sculpture Museum
- İstanbul Toy Museum
- Istanbul Zoology Museum
- Pera Museum
- Sakıp Sabancı Museum
- SantralIstanbul
- Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
== Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul ==
File:Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul - panoramio.jpg]]
File:Dolmabahçe Sarayı - panoramio.jpg]]
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- Aynalıkavak Pavilion
- Beylerbeyi Palace
- Boukoleon Palace
- Cantemir Palace in Istanbul
- Dolmabahçe Palace
- Esma Sultan Mansion
- Hatice Sultan Mansion
- Ihlamur Pavilion
- Khedive's Palace
- Küçüksu Pavilion
- Maslak Pavilion
- Palace of Antiochos
- Palace of Blachernae
- Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
- Topkapı Palace
- Tiled Kiosk
- Yıldız Palace
- Malta Kiosk
== Parks and gardens in Istanbul ==
== Public squares in Istanbul ==
== Religious buildings in Istanbul ==
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File:Ortakoey Istanbul Bosporusbruecke Mrz2005.jpg on the Bosphorus]]
File:Pammakaristos Church - apse, looking east - P1030450.JPG]]
- Arap Mosque
- Balaban Aga Mosque
- Bayezid II Mosque
- Blue Mosque
- Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
- Chora Church
- Church of St. Anthony of Padua
- Church of Saint Benoit
- Church of St. George of Samatya
- Church of Saint Menas of Samatya
- Eski Imaret Mosque
- Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
- Hagia Irene
- Hagia Sophia
- Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
- Little Hagia Sophia
- Manastır Mosque
- Monastery of Stoudios
- New Mosque
- Nuruosmaniye Mosque
- Ortaköy Mosque
- Pammakaristos Church
- Rüstem Pasha Mosque
- St. George's Cathedral
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Yavuz Selim Mosque
- Zeyrek Mosque
== Secular buildings in Istanbul ==
== Streets in Istanbul ==
== Theatres in Istanbul ==
== Towers in Istanbul ==
= Demographics of Istanbul =
Government and politics of Istanbul
- Mayor of Istanbul
- International relations of Istanbul
- Twin towns and sister cities of Istanbul
= Law and order in Istanbul =
- Law enforcement in Istanbul
- Turkish National Police
- Istanbul Chief of Police
History of Istanbul
= History of Istanbul, by period or event =
- Prehistory and origin of Istanbul
- Byzantium
- The history of the city proper begins when Greek settlers from Megara establish Byzantium on the European side of the Bosphorus (660 BC)
- Byzantium officially becomes a part of the Roman Empire (73 AD)
File:Constantine I Hagia Sophia.jpg presents a representation of the city of Constantinople. Church mosaic in Hagia Sophia, {{circa|1000}}.]]
- Constantinople
- Foundation of Constantinople (324)
- Constantinople is reinaugurated in 324 from ancient Byzantium by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and becomes the capital of the Roman Empire (11 May 330)
- Fall of Constantinople (1453)
- Mehmed the Conqueror captures Constantinople and declares it the new capital of the Ottoman Empire (29 May 1453)
- Constantinople during the Ottoman era (1453–1922)
- Suleiman the Magnificent's reign from 1520 to 1566 is a period of great artistic and architectural achievements
- Constantinople during World War I
- Occupation of Istanbul by Allied forces (13 November 1918 – 4 October 1923)
- 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
File:Istanbul Hagia Irene IMG 8067 1920.jpg, the first Byzantine style church built in Constantinople]]
File:Exterior of Sultan Ahmed I Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey 002.jpg, an example of the Classical period of Ottoman architecture]]
= Arts in Istanbul =
== Architecture of Istanbul ==
- Buildings in Istanbul
- Byzantine monuments in Istanbul
- Tallest buildings in Istanbul
== Music of Istanbul ==
File:Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall 02.jpg]]
File:View Across the Golden Horn, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque beyond, Constantinople.png, 1913]]
- Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul
- Istanbul International Jazz Festival
- Istanbul International Music Festival
- Music schools in Istanbul
- Istanbul University State Conservatory
- Music venues in Istanbul
- Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall
- Süreyya Opera House
- Zorlu PSM
- Musical ensembles in Istanbul
- Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
- Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra
- Musicians from Istanbul
- Necil Kazım Akses
- Hasan Ferit Alnar
- Ulvi Cemal Erkin
- Songs about Istanbul
- Istanbul (Not Constantinople)
== Visual arts of Istanbul ==
File:2018-04-28 Turkish baklava in Australian turkish cafe.jpg, probably developed in the imperial kitchens of the Topkapı Palace in Istanbul]]
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File:Orhan Pamuk in Rustaveli Theatre, Tbilisi, Georgia, 2014.jpg, 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
- Akdeniz
- The Feeler
- Statue of Peace
Cuisine of Istanbul
Events in Istanbul
Festivals in Istanbul
Languages of Istanbul
- Newspapers in Istanbul
- Hürriyet
- Posta
- Radio and television in Istanbul
- Turkish Radio and Television Corporation
= Religion in Istanbul =
= Sports in Istanbul =
File:Beşiktaş squad in 2011.jpg in 2011]]
File:Istanbul Atatürk Olympic Stadium 2.jpg, the largest stadium of Turkey]]
File:Ülker Sports Arena bowl.jpg]]
- Football in Istanbul
- Association football in Istanbul
- Süper Lig
- Beşiktaş J.K.
- İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
- Basketball in Istanbul
- Basketball Super League
- Anadolu Efes S.K.
- Fenerbahçe Basketball
- Sports events in Istanbul
- Bosphorus Cup (figure skating)
- Istanbul Marathon
- Istanbul Open
- Sports venues in Istanbul
- Ataköy Athletics Arena
- Atatürk Olympic Stadium
- BJK Akatlar Arena
- Istanbul Park
- Nef Stadium
- Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
- Ülker Sports and Event Hall
- Veliefendi Race Course
- Vodafone Park
Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul
File:Istanbul IMG 7257 1725.jpg business district]]
File:Maslak bussines center.jpg business district]]
File:Grand Bazaar corridor.JPG, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world]]
File:Istinye Park at night.jpg shopping center]]
- Business districts in Istanbul
- Levent
- Maslak
- Companies in Istanbul
- Goldaş
- Koç Holding
- Petrol Ofisi
- Financial services in Istanbul
- Akbank
- Borsa Istanbul
- Hotels and resorts in Istanbul
- Çırağan Palace
- Divan Istanbul
- Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
- Hotel Yeşil Ev
- Istanbul 4th Vakıf Han
- Pera Palace Hotel
- Raffles Istanbul
- Restaurants and cafés in Istanbul
- Changa
- Hünkar
- Ismet Baba Fish Restaurant
- Mikla
- Shopping malls and markets in Istanbul
- Shopping malls in Istanbul
- Grand Bazaar
- Mahmutpasha Bazaar
- Spice Bazaar
- Tourism in Istanbul
- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Grand Bazaar
- Historic Areas of Istanbul
- Utilities in Istanbul
- Silahtarağa Power Station
- Water supply and sanitation in Istanbul
= Transportation in Istanbul =
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File:Kaptan Gündüz Aybay ferry on the Bosphorus 20110619 133941.jpg in the background]]
File:Bostancı pier.jpg, Kadıköy]]
- Air transport in Istanbul
- Airports in Istanbul
- Atatürk Airport
- Istanbul Airport
- Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
- Cable transport in Istanbul
- Eyüp Gondola
- Maçka Gondola
- Maritime transport in Istanbul
- Ferries in Istanbul
- Ferry quays in İstanbul
- Port of Istanbul
- Port of Haydarpaşa
- Road transport in Istanbul
- Busses in Istanbul
- Metrobus
- Roads in Istanbul
- Otoyol 1
- Otoyol 2
- Tunnels
- Eurasia Tunnel
- Great Istanbul Tunnel
- Marmaray Tunnel
== Rail transport in Istanbul ==
File:Yenikapı station.jpg station on Istanbul Metro line M2]]
File:Mahmutbey Metro Station.jpg station on Istanbul Metro line M3]]
File:Haydarpasa train station.jpg]]
File:Nostalgic tram on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul.jpg on Istiklal Avenue]]
- Commuter rail lines
- Marmaray
- File:Istanbul Metro Logo.svg Istanbul Metro
- Lines
- File:Istanbul M1 Line Symbol.svg
- File:Istanbul_M2_Line_Symbol.png
- File:Istanbul M3 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M4 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M5 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M6 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M7 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M8 Line Symbol (2020).svg (under construction)
- File:Istanbul M9 Line Symbol (2020).svg
- File:Istanbul M10 Line Symbol (2020).svg (under construction)
- File:Istanbul M11 Line Symbol (2020).svg (under construction)
- File:Istanbul M12 Line Symbol (2020).svg (under construction)
- File:Istanbul M13 Line Symbol (2020).svg (line on hold)
- Stations
- Funicular railway
- F1 Taksim–Kabataş funicular line
- F2 Tünel
- F3 Vadistanbul-Seyrantepe funicular line
- F4 Boğaziçi Üni./Hisarüstü–Aşiyan funicular line
- Railway stations in Istanbul
- Haydarpaşa railway station
- Sirkeci railway station
- Trams in Istanbul
- Istanbul nostalgic tramways
- Istanbul Tram
- T1 (Istanbul Tram)
- T4 (Istanbul Tram)
- T5 (Istanbul Tram)
Education in Istanbul
Healthcare in Istanbul
See also
{{Portal|Turkey}}
References
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