The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
Istanbul –
General reference Pronunciation: , ; )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
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)
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
Climate of Istanbul
Natural geographic features of Istanbul
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
Districts of Istanbul
Urban centers in Istanbul
Urban centers in Istanbul
Neighbourhoods in Istanbul
Neighbourhoods of Istanbul Fatih Galata
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
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
Atatürk Bridge Bosphorus Bridge Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge Fil Bridge Galata Bridge Golden Horn Metro Bridge Haliç Bridge Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul
Atatürk Cultural Center Istanbul Congress Center Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center
Forts in Istanbul
Anadoluhisarı Rumelihisarı Yedikule Fortress Yoros Castle
Fountains in Istanbul
Fountain of Ahmed III Fountain of Ahmed III (Üsküdar) German Fountain Sultan Mahmut Fountain Tophane Fountain
Gates in Istanbul Gates of Istanbul Gate of Charisius Gate of the Spring Xylokerkos Gate
Lighthouses in Istanbul
Ahırkapı Feneri Anadolu Feneri Fenerbahçe Lighthouse Kadıköy İnciburnu Feneri Maiden's Tower Rumeli Feneri Şile Feneri Yeşilköy Feneri
Monuments and memorials in Istanbul
Aviation Martyrs' Monument Ilhan Selçuk and the Enlightenment Instigators of the Republic Monument Istanbul Armenian Genocide memorial Monument of Liberty Republic Monument
Museums and art galleries in Istanbul
Museums in Istanbul 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
Ottoman palaces in Istanbul 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
Avcıkoru Nature Park Belgrad Forest Emirgan Park Fethi Paşa Korusu Gülhane Park Kartal Park Miniatürk Taksim Gezi Park Yıldız Park
Public squares in Istanbul
Beyazıt Square Taksim Square
Religious buildings in Istanbul
Mosques in Istanbul 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
Basilica Cistern Basketmakers' Kiosk Caferağa Medrese Çiçek Pasajı Diamond of Istanbul Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion Grand Post Office Istanbul Aquarium Istanbul Justice Palace Istanbul Sapphire Mısır Apartment Sabancı Center Süleymaniye Hamam World Trade Center Istanbul Zorlu Center
Streets in Istanbul
Abdi İpekçi Street Bağdat Avenue Bankalar Caddesi Barbaros Boulevard Büyükdere Avenue İstiklal Avenue Kennedy Avenue Soğukçeşme Sokağı
Theatres in Istanbul
Bahçeşehir Muhsin Ertuğrul Theatre Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre Istanbul City Theatres Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage Naum Theatre Sabancı Performing Arts Center
Towers in Istanbul
Towers in Istanbul Beyazıt Tower Çamlıca TRT Television Tower Çamlıca Tower Dolmabahçe Clock Tower Etfal Hospital Clock Tower Galata Tower Nusretiye Clock Tower Yıldız Clock Tower
Demographics of Istanbul
Demographics of Istanbul
Government and politics of Istanbul
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
History of Istanbul, by period or event
Timeline of Istanbul 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)
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
Battle of Constantinople (378) Istanbul pogrom
Culture of Istanbul
Culture of Istanbul
Arts in Istanbul
Architecture of Istanbul Architecture of Istanbul Buildings in Istanbul Byzantine monuments in Istanbul Tallest buildings in Istanbul
Music of Istanbul
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
Art in Istanbul Istanbul in art / Paintings of Istanbul Public art in Istanbul Akdeniz The Feeler Statue of Peace Cuisine of Istanbul Baklava Events in Istanbul Istanbul Biennial Festivals in Istanbul International Istanbul Film Festival Languages of Istanbul Turkish Greek
Media in Istanbul Newspapers in Istanbul Hürriyet Posta Radio and television in Istanbul Turkish Radio and Television Corporation People from Istanbul Cornelius Castoriadis Bülent Ecevit Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Fahri Korutürk Mike Lazaridis Orhan Pamuk Nicola Rossi-Lemeni
Religion in Istanbul Religion in Istanbul
Sports in Istanbul
Sports in Istanbul 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 Rams Park Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium Ülker Sports and Event Hall Veliefendi Race Course Vodafone Park
Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul
Economy of Istanbul 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
Public transport in Istanbul 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
Commuter rail lines Marmaray Istanbul Metro Lines
(under construction)
(under construction) (under construction) (under construction) (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 Trams in Istanbul (1871-1966), former tramways Istanbul nostalgic tramways Istanbul Tram T1 (Istanbul Tram) T4 (Istanbul Tram) T5 (Istanbul Tram)
Education in Istanbul
Education in Istanbul Libraries in Istanbul Universities and colleges in Istanbul Boğaziçi University Istanbul Technical University Istanbul University Marmara University
Healthcare in Istanbul
Hospitals in Istanbul Acıbadem Hospital Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital Balıklı Greek Hospital Istanbul Italian Hospital Surp Agop Hospital Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital Taksim German Hospital
See also
Outline of geography
References
External links