Outline of Istanbul
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Istanbul
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
Istanbul –
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /ˌɪstænˈbʊl/ IST-an-BUUL, US also /ˈɪstænbʊl/ IST-an-buul; Turkish: İstanbul [isˈtanbuɫ] )[1]
- Toponymy: Names of Istanbul
- Common English name(s): Istanbul
- Official English name(s): Istanbul
- Adjectival(s): Istanbulite
- Demonym(s): Istanbulite
Geography of Istanbul
[edit]- Istanbul is:
- a city
- Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116
- Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km2 (2,062.95 sq mi)
Istanbul
İstanbul | |
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  Istanbul Location within Turkey | |
| Coordinates: 41°00′N 28°57′E / 41.000°N 28.950°E |
Location of Istanbul
[edit]- Istanbul is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s):
Environment of Istanbul
[edit]Natural geographic features of Istanbul
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- Canals in Istanbul
- Hills in Istanbul
- Inlets in Istanbul
- Islands in Istanbul
- Straits in Istanbul
Areas of Istanbul
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Urban centers in Istanbul
[edit]Neighbourhoods in Istanbul
[edit]Locations in Istanbul
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- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Museums in Istanbul
- Shopping areas and markets
- World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
Ancient monuments in Istanbul
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- Column of Constantine
- Column of Marcian
- Column of the Goths
- Forum of Constantine
- Forum of Theodosius
- Hippodrome of Constantinople
- Milion
- Aqueduct of Valens
- Walls of Constantinople
Bridges in Istanbul
[edit]- 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
[edit]- Atatürk Cultural Center
- Istanbul Congress Center
- Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center
Forts in Istanbul
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Fountains in Istanbul
[edit]- Fountain of Ahmed III
- Fountain of Ahmed III (Üsküdar)
- German Fountain
- Sultan Mahmut Fountain
- Tophane Fountain
Gates in Istanbul
[edit]Lighthouses in Istanbul
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- Ahırkapı Feneri
- Anadolu Feneri
- Fenerbahçe Lighthouse
- Kadıköy İnciburnu Feneri
- Maiden's Tower
- Rumeli Feneri
- Şile Feneri
- Yeşilköy Feneri
Monuments and memorials in Istanbul
[edit]- 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
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- 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
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- 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
- Yıldız Palace
Parks and gardens in Istanbul
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- Avcıkoru Nature Park
- Belgrad Forest
- Emirgan Park
- Fethi Paşa Korusu
- Gülhane Park
- Kartal Park
- Miniatürk
- Taksim Gezi Park
- Yıldız Park
Public squares in Istanbul
[edit]Religious buildings in Istanbul
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- 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
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- 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
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- Abdi İpekçi Street
- Bağdat Avenue
- Bankalar Caddesi
- Barbaros Boulevard
- Büyükdere Avenue
- İstiklal Avenue
- Kennedy Avenue
- Soğukçeşme Sokağı
Theatres in Istanbul
[edit]- 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
[edit]- 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
[edit]Government and politics of Istanbul
[edit]- Mayor of Istanbul
- International relations of Istanbul
Law and order in Istanbul
[edit]- Law enforcement in Istanbul
History of Istanbul
[edit]History of Istanbul, by period or event
[edit]- 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)
- Foundation of Constantinople (324)
- 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
[edit]Culture of Istanbul
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Arts in Istanbul
[edit]Architecture of Istanbul
[edit]- Buildings in Istanbul
Music of Istanbul
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- Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul
- Music schools in Istanbul
- Music venues in Istanbul
- Musical ensembles in Istanbul
- Musicians from Istanbul
- Songs about Istanbul
Visual arts of Istanbul
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Art in Istanbul
- Istanbul in art / Paintings of Istanbul
- Public art in Istanbul
Cuisine of Istanbul
Events in Istanbul
Festivals in Istanbul
Languages of Istanbul
- Newspapers in Istanbul
- Radio and television in Istanbul
- Cornelius Castoriadis
- Bülent Ecevit
- Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
- Fahri Korutürk
- Mike Lazaridis
- Orhan Pamuk
- Nicola Rossi-Lemeni
Religion in Istanbul
[edit]Sports in Istanbul
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- Football in Istanbul
- Association football in Istanbul
- Basketball in Istanbul
- Sports events in Istanbul
- Sports venues in Istanbul
Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul
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- Business districts in Istanbul
- Companies in Istanbul
- Financial services in Istanbul
- Hotels and resorts in Istanbul
- Restaurants and cafés in Istanbul
- Shopping malls and markets in Istanbul
- Tourism in Istanbul
- Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Utilities in Istanbul
Transportation in Istanbul
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- Air transport in Istanbul
- Airports in Istanbul
- Cable transport in Istanbul
- Maritime transport in Istanbul
- Road transport in Istanbul
- Busses in Istanbul
- Roads in Istanbul
- Tunnels
Rail transport in Istanbul
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- Commuter rail lines
Istanbul Metro
- Lines
(under construction)
(under construction)
(under construction)
(under construction)
(line on hold)
- Stations
- Lines
- Funicular railway
- Railway stations in Istanbul
- Trams in Istanbul
Education in Istanbul
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Healthcare in Istanbul
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- Hospitals in Istanbul
See also
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References
[edit]External links
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Istanbul at Wikipedia's sister projects
Definitions from Wiktionary
Media from Commons
News from Wikinews
Quotations from Wikiquote
Texts from Wikisource
Textbooks from Wikibooks
Resources from Wikiversity
