İstanbul 2010 - European Capital of Culture

Estanbul is an old city, you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here.

The city is full of contrasts, and colorful views.

- The only city in the world to straddle two continents

- Built on seven hills on Asia and Europe

- A Capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic

- Lively and exciting

İstanbu has been announced to be the European Capital of Culture for 2010.

You can get more details about events, calendar and more from these adreses.

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