The story of Istanbul unfolds through time under many names, each reflecting the spirit of a different era. It began as Byzantium, an ancient amphitheater of Greek culture. Then came the Roman era, when the city took on the name Antonia, stepping boldly into imperial grandeur.
As the Roman Empire shifted its heart eastward, the city became known as the Second Rome — a symbol of power and rebirth. But its true imperial identity was forged as Constantinople, the glittering capital of the Eastern Roman Empire, where Byzantine treasures and Roman legacy lived on.
With time and conquest, the city transformed once again, taking on the name Istanbul — a name that echoes with the mystique and majesty of the Ottoman Empire.
Istanbul’s geography is just as extraordinary as its history: a city that stretches across two continents, where Europe and Asia meet. Nestled between the Bosphorus Strait and the Golden Horn, its hills and shores offer an experience unlike any other. Every stone, every street whispers a piece of the past.
Our love story with Istanbul has been unfolding for over 15 years. Now, we invite you to begin your own — in a city where history, beauty, and wonder never fade.
