ISTANBUL
 

Istanbul is a “timeless city”. “If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.” Napoleon Bonaparte said. Istanbul (historically Byzantium and later Constantinople) is the largest city of Turkey the largest city proper in Europe, - the third largest city proper in the world .

The city has also been nicknamed “The City on Seven Hills”. The historic peninsula, the oldest part of the city, was built on seven hills (just like Rome), each of which bears a historic mosque. The hills are represented in the citys emblem with seven triangles, above which rise four minarets.

Two of many other old nicknames of Istanbul are Vasilevousa Polis (the Queen of Cities), Dersaadet, originally Der-i Saadet (the Door to Happiness) which was first used towards the end of 19th century and is still remembered today.

It was founded in 667 BC. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire, the East Roman (Byzantine) Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire.  The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The historic areas of Istanbul were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.

Location: Istanbul is located in the north-west Marmara Region of Turkey. It encloses the southern Bosphorus which places the city on two continents —the western portion of Istanbul is in Europe, while the eastern portion is in Asia. The city boundaries cover a surface area of 1,830.92 square kilometres, while the metropolitan region, or the Province of Istanbul, covers 6,220 square kilometres. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents.

Climate: The city has a temperate climate with extremely hot and humid summers; and cold, wet, snowy winters. Humidity is generally rather high which can make temperatures feel much warmer or colder than they actually are. Snowfall is quite common, snowing for a week or two during the winter season, but it can be heavy once it snows. It is most likely to occur between the months of December and March.

 

Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia
 

Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents; Europe and Asia, stands on the shores of the uniquely beautiful Bosphorus. Discover the beauty of one of the world's most celebrated cities at the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia. The hotel is located in the center of the booming business district of Atasehir and offers a refreshing experience for business and leisure travelers. Spacious rooms and suites with high ceiling and panoramic windows are featuring LED screen TVs, high-speed internet, minibar, safe box equipped with plug, in-room kettles and voice mail. Executive rooms located on the top floors of the hotel with a great view across the Marmara Sea, taking into frame the Princes' Islands, the gateway of Istanbul's elite and great place for sightseeing. Guests take advantage of the Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia's extensive meeting facilities at inside and outside venues, that can accommodate conferences, weddings, car product launches and other special events with the capacity of 5 to 900

To learn more about Istanbul Marriott Hotel Asia, you can visit:
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/istmc-istanbul-marriott-hotel-asia/overview/