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Discover ISTANBUL
Calm and dynamic, modern and ancient, religious and secular, Istanbul has an incomparable and multifaceted character that is the envy of many other cities. This megalopolis of over 16 million inhabitants is the only one in the world to be crossed by an arm of the sea, the Bosphorus. To visit Istanbul is also to travel back in time, and, thanks to the many remains, to stroll through Constantinople or Byzantium. The richness of its history and the influence of many cultures make it an exceptional place where priceless treasures abound. Apprehending this fascinating city means experiencing a new culture and seeing the world in a different way. This includes culinary, artistic and architectural discoveries, not to mention the art of keyif (idleness) in the hammams. Surprising and generous, conservative and avant-garde, neither European nor Asian, it is quite simply unique.
