İSTANBUL Istanbul can be considered as the combination of the old and modern city, as well as Islamic and Mediterranean mixture of cultures in a captivating atmosphere. There are only few cities in the world that can be so delightful to experience and enjoy as Istanbul. There are ; • more than 8,500 years of history, • capital of 3 glorious empires, the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, • a magical composition of two continents, , the East and the West, • population of more than 15 million, • 5th most visited city in the world, • connecting 2 continents; Europe and Asia, • more than 75 museums, • 5 imperial palaces, and many summer palaces, pavilions and mansions in İstanbul.