Istanbul
Istanbul
Istanbul (pronunciation: /ɪstænˈbʊl/), historically known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural, and historic center.
Etymology
The name Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul) is derived from the Greek phrase "εἰς τὴν Πόλιν" (pronounced: [is tim ˈbolin]), which means "to the city". It is thus a colloquial term, similar to how one might say "the city" in English when referring to the largest city in their country or region.
Related Terms
- Byzantium: The original name of Istanbul, dating back to its founding by Greek colonists in the 7th century BC.
- Constantinople: The name of Istanbul during the Roman and Byzantine, Latin and Ottoman periods.
- Bosphorus: The narrow, natural strait and an internationally significant waterway located in the northwestern part of Turkey that forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia, and separates Asian Turkey from European Turkey.
- Hagia Sophia: A former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum in Istanbul, Turkey.
- Topkapi Palace: A large museum in Istanbul, Turkey. In the 15th century, it served as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman sultans.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Istanbul
- Wikipedia's article - Istanbul
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