+Istanbul is a sprawling metropolis uniquely situated, bridging [Asia](/wiki/asia) and [Europe](/wiki/europe) at the narrow Bosphorus strait. Once the capital of empires, its rich tapestry weaves millennia of history into a vibrant modern culture.
+## See also
+- [Constantinople](/wiki/constantinople)
+- [Byzantium](/wiki/byzantium)
+- [Ottoman](/wiki/ottoman)
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