Is Istanbul in Europe or Asia?

Name: Istanbul
Address: Transcontinental, TR

Both — the Bosphorus strait divides the city across two continents.

Istanbul

🇹🇷Turkey·Transcontinental

Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar and Bosphorus-straddling culture

Best timeApr–Nov

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LanguageTurkish

Currency₺ TRY

AirportIstanbul (IST)

TransportHavaist bus to Sultanahmet

Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar

Meze, kebabs, baklava and çay culture

Bosphorus cruises and vibrant neighbourhoods

Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque

🏛️ Culture & History🕉️ Spiritual📸 Photography

Topkapi Palace & Grand Bazaar

🏛️ Culture & History🛍️ Shopping

Bosphorus ferry cruise

🏙️ City Break📸 Photography💕 Romantic

Meze dinner in Karaköy

🍜 Foodie

Live music in Beyoğlu

🍸 Nightlife🏛️ Culture & History

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