Istanbul
Istanbul is not the capital of modern Turkey, but it has been the capital of three Empires: Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman. Few cities in the world have undergone such radiation throughout history. In 1923 during the creation of the Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal, who wanted to end six centuries of Ottoman Empire, decided to transfer political and legislative power in Ankara. Today, after 90 years of decline, Istanbul regained its international prestige, it will be in 2025 in the 15 richest cities in the world, its economy represents 27% of national GDP of Turkey itself the 16th world economy . Istanbul attracts, last year more than 12 million tourists visited, making it the fifth tourist destination. All the major chains and global groups are present, it is one of the cities with the largest growing economic of the moment. The height of buildings in the business districts contrast with the old city and the Bosphorus yalis World Heritage of UNESCO. Istanbul has all the ingredients to become an international capital in the future, but to understand this megalopolis in depth, it is important to look into his past.
