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27 Reasons Istanbul Residents Believe They Live In The Best City On Earth

Jan 7, 2016

Hi Everyone,

 

As an original Turkish, i am proud to say that i come from a very unique country in the world. And, my birthplace, Istanbul is such a fairytale city that you might be ever seen in your life. Do you know why? Let's check out the bullets then :)

 

1. Our city is legendary.

2. Three empires fought to claim her as their capital.

3. Ancient and contemporary, our architecture is magnificent.

4. We’ve got World Heritage Sites above and below ground.

5. Our monuments are made by the finest artisans.

6. We have Ottoman palaces in which to rest and revive.

7. We can play in the snow in winter…

8. …and in the water in summer.

9. Golden sunsets silhouette our skyline all year.

10. Remnants of centuries gone by decorate our modern lives.

11. There’s another city under this one.

12. Come spring, we color our city with millions of tulips.

13. Our rooftops have views like no other city.

14. Hollywood is captivated by Istanbul.

15. The Bosphorus-side clubs are incredible places to see and be seen…

16. …but we actually prefer casual evenings out.

17. Our city inspires the work of artists.

18. The contemporary arts scene is world class.

19. The ticket to travel from Europe to Asia is as low as US$2.

20. We’re masters of the Turkish art of keyif.

21. Afternoons with Turkish coffee give us a glimpse into our future.

22. Hospitality isn’t our job — it’s our way of life.

23. Turkish breakfasts are the best meal of the day.

24. The cuisine is as diverse as our country.

25. Our neighbourhoods have unique personalities of their own.

26. There’s no doubt — Istanbul is a top destination.

27. Even Napoleon once said, “If the Earth were a single state, Istanbul would be its capital.”

If you wonder more, let's have a chat and enjoy Turkey :)

 

 

 

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