Istanbul – an economic, cultural, and historic centre. Its unique geography, natural resources and beauty have drawn the attention of not only geoscientists but also poets, merchants, painters, sculptors, architects, kings and emperors for centuries. Throughout its history, the city has witnessed the rise and fall of some of the world’s greatest empires. Owing to its geopolitically important ...[Read More]
Istanbul: The city across two continents
Fig 1. A view of Istanbul from Anadolu Kavağı, the northern tip of the Bosphorus Strait. Credit: Durmuş Cebeci.