Unesco World Heritage Program
- The masterpieces of Istanbul include the ancient Hippodrome of Constantine, the 6th-century Hagia Sophia and the 16th-century Suleymaniye Mosque.
- The historic areas of Istanbul, like St.Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque, were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985
- An open air museum for all ages,
- Cultural experience for congress, meetings and incentives
- A cosy destination for families and couples
- A great metropolitan city with internationally rewarded modern shopping centers and traditional Grand Covered Bazaar
- International flight connections to five continents
- Domestic flight connections to 38 cities
- 6 million foreign visitors annually
- 2 800 accommodation facilities with 50,000 beds
- High season and favourable weather conditions throughout the year, summer temperatures up to 30°C, winter temperatures down to 5°C.
