Istanbul, originally founded as Byzantium by Greek colonists around 660 BCE, evolved into Constantinople in 330 CE under Emperor Constantine the Great as the new Roman Empire capital, and was conquered by Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II in 1453, becoming the seat of the Ottoman Empire for nearly 500 years with iconic landmarks like Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and the Blue Mosque.

00:00 Galata Bridge
02:08 Karaköy Pier
04:40 Galata Tower
07:23 Istikal Shopping Street
08:53 Taksim Square
11:11 Eminönü Pier
14:48 SultanAhmet Park
17:54 Ayasofya

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