Outline of Istanbul

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

Urban centers in Istanbul

Neighbourhoods in Istanbul

• Fatih
• Galata

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

• Column of Constantine
• Column of Marcian
• Column of the Goths
• Forum of Constantine
• Forum of Theodosius
• Hippodrome of Constantinople
• * Obelisk of Theodosius
• * Serpent Column
• * Walled Obelisk
• Milion
• Aqueduct of Valens
• Walls of Constantinople
• * Golden Horn Wall
• * Propontis Wall
• * Sea Walls
• * Theodosian Walls
• * Walls of Blachernae
• * Wall of Constantine
• * Walls of Galata

Bridges in Istanbul

• Atatürk Bridge
• Bosphorus Bridge
• Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
• Fil Bridge
• Galata Bridge
• Golden Horn Metro Bridge
• Haliç Bridge
• Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge

Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul

• Atatürk Cultural Center
• Istanbul Congress Center
• Istanbul Lütfi Kırdar International Convention and Exhibition Center

Forts in Istanbul

• Anadoluhisarı
• Rumelihisarı
• Yedikule Fortress
• Yoros Castle

Fountains in Istanbul

• Fountain of Ahmed III
• Fountain of Ahmed III (Üsküdar)
• German Fountain
• Sultan Mahmut Fountain
• Tophane Fountain

Gates in Istanbul

• Gate of Charisius
• Gate of the Spring
• Xylokerkos Gate

Lighthouses in Istanbul

• Ahırkapı Feneri
• Anadolu Feneri
• Fenerbahçe Lighthouse
• Kadıköy İnciburnu Feneri
• Maiden's Tower
• Rumeli Feneri
• Şile Feneri
• Yeşilköy Feneri

Monuments and memorials in Istanbul

• Aviation Martyrs' Monument
• Ilhan Selçuk and the Enlightenment Instigators of the Republic Monument
• Istanbul Armenian Genocide memorial
• Monument of Liberty
• Republic Monument

Museums and art galleries in Istanbul

• Ahmet Hamdi Tanpınar Literature Museum Library
• Doğançay Museum
• Galatasaray Museum
• Great Palace Mosaic Museum
• İstanbul Archaeology Museums
• Istanbul Aviation Museum
• Istanbul Contemporary Art Museum
• Istanbul Military Museum
• İstanbul Modern
• Istanbul Naval Museum
• Istanbul Postal Museum
• İstanbul State Art and Sculpture Museum
• İstanbul Toy Museum
• Istanbul Zoology Museum
• Pera Museum
• Sakıp Sabancı Museum
• SantralIstanbul
• Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul

• Aynalıkavak Pavilion
• Beylerbeyi Palace
• Boukoleon Palace
• Cantemir Palace in Istanbul
• Dolmabahçe Palace
• Esma Sultan Mansion
• Hatice Sultan Mansion
• Ihlamur Pavilion
• Khedive's Palace
• Küçüksu Pavilion
• Maslak Pavilion
• Palace of Antiochos
• Palace of Blachernae
• Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
• Topkapı Palace
• * Tiled Kiosk
• Yıldız Palace
• * Malta Kiosk

Parks and gardens in Istanbul

• Avcıkoru Nature Park
• Belgrad Forest
• Emirgan Park
• Fethi Paşa Korusu
• Gülhane Park
• Kartal Park
• Miniatürk
• Taksim Gezi Park
• Yıldız Park

Public squares in Istanbul

• Beyazıt Square
• Taksim Square

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
• 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 language|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

• Basilica Cistern
• Basketmakers' Kiosk
• Caferağa Medrese
• Çiçek Pasajı
• Diamond of Istanbul
• Florya Atatürk Marine Mansion
• Grand Post Office
• Istanbul Aquarium
• Istanbul Justice Palace
• Istanbul Sapphire
• Mısır Apartment
• Sabancı Center
• Süleymaniye Hamam
• World Trade Center Istanbul
• Zorlu Center

Streets in Istanbul

• Abdi İpekçi Street
• Bağdat Avenue
• Bankalar Caddesi
• Barbaros Boulevard
• Büyükdere Avenue
• İstiklal Avenue
• Kennedy Avenue
• Soğukçeşme Sokağı

Theatres in Istanbul

• Bahçeşehir Muhsin Ertuğrul Theatre
• Cemil Topuzlu Open-Air Theatre
• Istanbul City Theatres
• Kadıköy Haldun Taner Stage
• Naum Theatre
• Sabancı Performing Arts Center

Towers in Istanbul

• Beyazıt Tower
• Çamlıca TRT Television Tower
• Çamlıca Tower
• Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
• Etfal Hospital Clock Tower
• Galata Tower
• Nusretiye Clock Tower
• Yıldız Clock Tower

Demographics of Istanbul

Government and politics of Istanbul

• Mayor of Istanbul
• International relations of 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
• 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

• Battle of Constantinople (378)
• Istanbul pogrom

Culture of Istanbul

Arts in Istanbul

Architecture of Istanbul

• Buildings in Istanbul
• * Byzantine monuments in Istanbul
• * Tallest buildings in 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

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

• Baklava

• Istanbul Biennial

• International Istanbul Film Festival

• Turkish
• Greek

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

• Cornelius Castoriadis
• Bülent Ecevit
• Recep Tayyip Erdoğan
• Fahri Korutürk
• Mike Lazaridis
• Orhan Pamuk
• Nicola Rossi-Lemeni

Religion in Istanbul

Sports in Istanbul

• Football in Istanbul
• * Association football in Istanbul
• **Süper Lig
• ***Beşiktaş J.K.
• ***İstanbul Başakşehir F.K.
• Basketball in Istanbul
• * Basketball Super League
• **Anadolu Efes S.K.
• **Fenerbahçe Basketball
• Sports events in Istanbul
• * Bosphorus Cup (figure skating)
• * Istanbul Marathon
• * Istanbul Open
• Sports venues in Istanbul
• * Ataköy Athletics Arena
• * Atatürk Olympic Stadium
• * BJK Akatlar Arena
• * Istanbul Park
• * Nef Stadium
• * Şükrü Saracoğlu Stadium
• * Ülker Sports and Event Hall
• * Veliefendi Race Course
• * Vodafone Park

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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• 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)

Education in Istanbul

• Libraries in Istanbul
• Universities and colleges in Istanbul
• * Boğaziçi University
• * Istanbul Technical University
• * Istanbul University
• * Marmara University

Healthcare in Istanbul

• Hospitals in Istanbul
• * Acıbadem Hospital
• * Bakırköy Psychiatric Hospital
• * Balıklı Greek Hospital
• * Istanbul Italian Hospital
• * Surp Agop Hospital
• * Surp Pırgiç Armenian Hospital
• * Taksim German Hospital