Outline of Istanbul

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
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General reference

Pronunciation: , ; )
Toponymy: Names of Istanbul
Common English name: Istanbul
Official English name: Istanbul
Adjectival: Istanbulite
Demonym: Istanbulite

Geography of Istanbul

Istanbul is:
* a city
Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116
Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km²

Location of Istanbul

Istanbul is situated within the following regions:
* Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
** Asia
*** Western Asia
**** Greater Middle East
***** Turkey
****** Marmara Region
******* Istanbul Province
Time zone:
* TRT

Environment of Istanbul

Climate of Istanbul

Natural geographic features of Istanbul

Canals in Istanbul
* Istanbul Canal
Hills in Istanbul
* Seven hills of Istanbul
**Çamlıca Hill
* Sarayburnu
Inlets in Istanbul
* Golden Horn
Islands in Istanbul
* Princes' Islands
Straits in Istanbul
* Bosporus

Areas of Istanbul

Neighbourhoods in Istanbul

Locations in Istanbul

Tourist attractions in Istanbul
* Museums in Istanbul
** Pera Museum
* Shopping areas and markets
** Grand Bazaar
* World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
**Historic Areas of Istanbul

Ancient monuments in Istanbul

Bridges in Istanbul

Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul

Forts in Istanbul

Fountains in Istanbul

Gates in Istanbul

Lighthouses in Istanbul

Monuments and memorials in Istanbul

Museums and art galleries in Istanbul

Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul

Parks and gardens in Istanbul

Public squares in Istanbul

Religious buildings in Istanbul

Arap Mosque
Balaban Aga Mosque
Bayezid II Mosque
Blue Mosque
Cathedral of the Holy Spirit
Chora Church
Church of St. [Anthony of Padua, Istanbul|Church of St. Anthony of Padua]
Church of Saint Benoit
Church of St. George of Samatya
Church of Saint Menas of Samatya
Eski Imaret Mosque
Fatih Mosque, Istanbul
Hagia Irene
Hagia Sophia
Hagia Triada [Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul|Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church]
Little Hagia Sophia
Manastır Mosque
Monastery of Stoudios
New Mosque
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque
Pammakaristos Church
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
St. George's Cathedral
Süleymaniye Mosque
Yavuz Selim Mosque
Zeyrek Mosque

Secular buildings in Istanbul

Streets in Istanbul

Theatres in Istanbul

Towers in Istanbul

Beyazıt Tower
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Çamlıca Tower
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
Etfal Hospital Clock Tower
Galata Tower
Nusretiye Clock Tower
Yıldız Clock Tower

Government and politics of Istanbul

Mayor of Istanbul
International relations of Istanbul
* List of [twin towns and sister cities in Turkey#Istanbul|Twin towns and sister cities of Istanbul]

Law and order in Istanbul

Law enforcement in Istanbul
* Turkish National Police
**Istanbul Chief of Police

History of Istanbul

History of Istanbul, by period or event

Prehistory and origin of Istanbul
Byzantium
* The history of the city proper begins when Greek settlers from Megara establish Byzantium on the European side of the Bosphorus
* Byzantium officially becomes a part of the Roman Empire

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Constantinople
* Foundation of Constantinople
** Constantinople is reinaugurated in 324 from ancient Byzantium by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and becomes the capital of the Roman Empire
* Fall of Constantinople
** Mehmed the Conqueror captures Constantinople and declares it the new capital of the Ottoman Empire
* Constantinople during the Ottoman era
** Suleiman the Magnificent's reign from 1520 to 1566 is a period of great artistic and architectural achievements
* Constantinople during World War I
** Occupation of Istanbul by Allied forces
Modern Istanbul
* Turkish forces enter the city in a ceremony which marks the 'Liberation Day of Istanbul'
* The capital is moved from Istanbul to Ankara
* The international name Constantinople remains in use until Turkey adapts the Latin alphabet

History of Istanbul, by subject

Culture of Istanbul

Arts in Istanbul

Architecture of Istanbul

Music of Istanbul

Music festivals and competitions in Istanbul
* Istanbul International Jazz Festival
* Istanbul International Music Festival
Music schools in Istanbul
* Istanbul University State Conservatory
Music venues in Istanbul
* Cemal Reşit Rey Concert Hall
* Süreyya Opera House
* Zorlu PSM
Musical ensembles in Istanbul
* Borusan Istanbul Philharmonic Orchestra
* Istanbul State Symphony Orchestra
Musicians from Istanbul
* Necil Kazım Akses
* Hasan Ferit Alnar
* Ulvi Cemal Erkin
Songs about Istanbul
* Istanbul (Not Constantinople)

Visual arts of Istanbul

Art in Istanbul

Istanbul in art / Paintings of Istanbul
Public art in Istanbul
* Akdeniz
* The Feeler
* Statue of Peace

Cuisine of Istanbul

Baklava

Events in Istanbul

Istanbul Biennial

Festivals in Istanbul

International Istanbul Film Festival

Languages of Istanbul

Media in Istanbul

Newspapers in Istanbul
*Hürriyet
*Posta
Radio and television in Istanbul
* Turkish Radio and Television Corporation

People from Istanbul

Sports in Istanbul

Economy and infrastructure of Istanbul

Business districts in Istanbul
* Levent
* Maslak
Companies in Istanbul
* Goldaş
* Koç Holding
* Petrol Ofisi
Financial services in Istanbul
* Akbank
* Borsa Istanbul
Hotels and resorts in Istanbul
* Çırağan Palace
* Divan Istanbul
* Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
* Hotel Yeşil Ev
* Istanbul 4th Vakıf Han
* Pera Palace Hotel
* Raffles Istanbul
Restaurants and cafés in Istanbul
* Changa
* Hünkar
* Ismet Baba Fish Restaurant
* Mikla
Shopping malls and markets in Istanbul
* Shopping malls in Istanbul
* Grand Bazaar
* Mahmutpasha Bazaar
* Spice Bazaar
Tourism in Istanbul
* Tourist attractions in Istanbul
**Grand Bazaar
**Historic Areas of Istanbul
Utilities in Istanbul
* Silahtarağa Power Station
* Water supply and sanitation in Istanbul

Transportation in Istanbul

Air transport in Istanbul
* Airports in Istanbul
** Atatürk Airport
** Istanbul Airport
** Istanbul [Sabiha Gökçen International Airport]
Cable transport in Istanbul
* Eyüp Gondola
* Maçka Gondola
Maritime transport in Istanbul
* Ferries in Istanbul
**Ferry quays in İstanbul
* Port of Istanbul
* Port of Haydarpaşa
Road transport in Istanbul
* Busses in Istanbul
** Metrobus
* Roads in Istanbul
**Otoyol 1
**Otoyol 2
* Tunnels
** Eurasia Tunnel
** Great Istanbul Tunnel
** Marmaray Tunnel

Rail transport in Istanbul

Commuter rail lines
*Marmaray
Istanbul Metro
* Lines
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*List of [Istanbul Metro stations|Stations]
Funicular railway
* F1 Taksim–Kabataş funicular line
* F2 Tünel
* F3 Vadistanbul-Seyrantepe funicular line
* F4 Boğaziçi Üni./Hisarüstü–Aşiyan funicular line
Railway stations in Istanbul
* Haydarpaşa railway station
* Sirkeci railway station
Trams in Istanbul
* Trams in Istanbul (1871-1966), former tramways
* Istanbul nostalgic tramways
* Istanbul Tram
**T1 (Istanbul Tram)
**T4 (Istanbul Tram)
**T5 (Istanbul Tram)