French writer, poet and politician, Alphonse de Lamartine once mused, “If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul.” What held true in the 19th century, still rings ...
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Located at the point where Europe meets Asia, Istanbul spans both continents and is the place where cultures mix and mingle: where east meets west and ancient meets modern. Click here to jump to the ...