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about Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul embraces two continents, one reaching out to Asia, the other to Europe. Byzantium, according to legend, was founded by Byzas, who followed the instructions from the Oracle of Delphi for him to "build opposite those who are blind." He took this to be opposite of Chalcedon, whose inhabitants had not chosen such a good place. Through the city's heart, course the Bosphorus straits, the waters of the Black Sea, the Sea of Marmara and the Golden Horn. The former capital of three successive empires: Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Today Istanbul honors and preserves the legacy of its past while looking forward to its modern future. Indeed it is Istanbul's variety that fascinates its visitors. The museums, churches, palaces, great mosques, bazaars and sunset contemplating the red evening light reflected in the windows on the opposite shore, you will understand, suddenly and profoundly, why so many centuries ago settlers chose to build on this remarkable site. At times such as these, you feel that Istanbul is truly one
of the most glorious cities in the world.
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