Istanbul is the former capitalcity of the three great kingdoms, East-Rome, Byzantine and the Ottoman empires. Istanbul lives proudly by it’s history but also aims to future as well. Turkey has infuences from Europe and from the east, because geographically the country is situated partly in Europe and partly in Asia, and this increases the richness of the culture. The Bospor Bay, situated in the heart of the city, unites the Black sea, Mediterranean and the Golden horn. It’s easy to understand here why Konstatinus the great chose this to be the capital city of Turkey. It is rather difficult to find such beautiful place in the world. The museums of Istanbul, churches, mosques, palaces, bazars are full of history and life. Istanbul follows our own time despite it’s wonderful history, for example Istanbul Moderna is an evidence for that. It’s a unique museum opened in a renovated historical harbour storehouse. The museums of Istanbul for example the turkish and islamic art museum and the archeological museum have got global praise and acknowledgement among the world’s greatest museums. Let Mappa Stellare lead you to Istanbul and to the other cultural destinations of Turkey. With us you will find the historical Byzant.