Istambul, Turkey

Istambul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, 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.The city’s over-abundance of important 

historic buildings and exciting new art galleries and museums provides  

visitors with more than enough to see during the day, but it's at night that

the place swings into high velocity, mega-stylish action.

There are many things to do and see in this fastantic city like touring Istanbul's ornate houses of worship and palaces could keep history buffs and culture hounds busy for weeks. Most attractions are clustered in the Sultanahmet area, though areas like Beyoglu and Taksim are no less exciting. The Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia are essential, but simply exploring the street traffic and observing daily life here are equally fascinating. Food is a central part of the culture, so menus should be studied just as seriously as a map (which is also a must). Istambul is clearly another piece of heaven on Earth.