
15/02/2025
In 1985, UNESCO inscribed the historic sites of Istanbul as World Heritage sites, acknowledging the city’s rich cultural and architectural legacy. Situated at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, Istanbul’s strategic location between the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, connecting the Mediterranean and the Black Sea, has shaped its history as a vibrant center of art, religion, and politics. As the capital of both the Eastern Roman and Ottoman Empires, the city boasts a legacy spanning over 2,000 years....
In 1985, UNESCO inscribed the historic sites of Istanbul as World Heritage sites, acknowledging the city's rich cultural and architectural legacy.