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Air pollution in Turkey, such as fine dust from traffic, is a serious problem in Istanbul. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] Although the historic peninsula was partially pedestrianised in the early 21st century, [ 3 ] a 2015 study found that this is the part of the city which would benefit most from a low emission zone . [ 4 ]
Depiction of Istanbul, then known in English as Constantinople, from Young Folks' History of Rome by Charlotte Mary Yonge. Neolithic artifacts, uncovered by archeologists at the beginning of the 21st century, indicate that Istanbul's historic peninsula was settled as far back as the 6th millennium BCE. [1]
From left to right: The Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Seraglio Point consisting of the Topkapı Palace and the Sea Walls, and the Galata Tower at far right, across the Golden Horn
As a result of these policies, the Greek population of Istanbul decreased from 110,000 in 1919 to 2,500 today. [91] From the late 1940s and early 1950s, Istanbul underwent great structural change, as new public squares, boulevards, and avenues were constructed throughout the city, sometimes at the expense of historical buildings. [92]
Arzu Öztürkmen (2002). "From Constantinople to Istanbul: Two Sources on the Historical Folklore of a City". Asian Folklore Studies. 61 (2): 271– 294. doi:10.2307/1178974. JSTOR 1178974. Europe's Muslim Capital by Philip Mansel in the June 2003 issue of History Today; Amy Mills (2005). "Narratives in City Landscapes: Cultural Identity in ...
CITY GUIDES: The centre of Turkish history, cutting-edge art and affordable and authentic cuisine, Istanbul is rich with mini-neighbourhoods to explore. Vicky Smith gives a steer on where to start
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Sites are places of importance to cultural or natural heritage as described in the UNESCO World Heritage Convention, established in 1972. [1] Turkey accepted the convention on 16 March 1983, making its historical sites eligible for inclusion on the list ...
Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall Istanbul in art: View Across the Golden Horn, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque beyond, Constantinople by Ernst Koerner, 1913. Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul Istanbul International Jazz Festival; Istanbul International Music Festival; Music schools in Istanbul Istanbul University State Conservatory