Istanbul Holiday
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Istanbul is one of Turkey’s most populous city as well as cultural and financial centre. Located on both sides of the Bosporus, Istanbul bridges Asia and Europe both physically and culturally. Istanbul’s population is estimated to be between 12 and 19 million people, making it also one of the largest in Europe and the world.
With the Black Sea in the north, the Marmara Sea in the south and the Istanbul Strait running in all its glory through the middle of the city, you will experience great moments in Istanbul and witness the unique combination of the Mediterranean and Black Sea climates. You may encounter a hot and humid weather in the summer and a cold and snowy weather in the winter.
This rooted city, with a history dating back to 300 thousand years before, constitutes a mosaic of many civilizations and cultures combined.
Istanbul information
Currency Turkish Lira
Language Turkish
Time Zone GMT+02:00
Avg. Flight Time 3h 55m
Peak Travel May-October
Price of a pint £2.00
Map of Istanbul
More about Istanbul
Weather in Istanbul
Istanbul enjoys four distinct seasons, but unlike some of Europe, the spring and autumn ‘shoulder seasons’ are distinctly mild and offer a really pleasant time to visit. The Bosphorus Strait carves through the city, bringing with it currents of air which can quite quickly add a chill to the atmosphere – not such a bad thing during peak summer. Temperatures in July and...more
What to expect in Istanbul
Due to its positioning between Europe and Asia, Istanbul is a bit of a crossbreed, and it’s more the better for it. A fusion of the two continents, there is no other place on Earth that can lay claim to such a locale, and it’s positively steeped in history. Ancient structures were built by the Greeks or Romans, conquered by the Muslim or Ottoman invasions, and now afford...more
