Outline of Istanbul explained

The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:

General reference

Pronunciation:, ; Turkish: İstanbul pronounced as /tr/)^[1]
Toponymy: Names of Istanbul
Common English name(s): Istanbul
Official English name(s): Istanbul
Adjectival(s): Istanbulite
Demonym(s): Istanbulite

Geography of Istanbul

Istanbul is:
- a city
Population of Istanbul: 14,804,116
Area of Istanbul: 5,343.02 km² (2,062.95 sq mi)

Istanbul
Native Name:	İstanbul
Pushpin Map:	Turkey
Pushpin Map Caption:	Location within Turkey
Coordinates:	41°N 85°W
Pushpin Relief:	yes

Location of Istanbul

Istanbul is situated within the following regions:
- Northern Hemisphere and Eastern Hemisphere
  - Africa
    - Western Asia (outline)
      - Greater Middle East
        Turkey (outline)
        Marmara Region
        Istanbul Province
Time zone(s):
- TRT (UTC+03)

Environment of Istanbul

Climate of Istanbul

Natural geographic features of Istanbul

Canals in Istanbul
- Istanbul Canal
Hills in Istanbul
- Seven hills of Istanbul
  - Çamlıca Hill
- Sarayburnu
Inlets in Istanbul
- Golden Horn
Islands in Istanbul
- Princes' Islands
Straits in Istanbul
- Bosporus

Areas of Istanbul

Districts of Istanbul

Urban centers in Istanbul

Neighbourhoods in Istanbul

Neighbourhoods of Istanbul

Fatih
Galata

Locations in Istanbul

Tourist attractions in Istanbul
- Museums in Istanbul
  - Pera Museum
- Shopping areas and markets
  - Grand Bazaar
- World Heritage Sites in Istanbul
  - Historic Areas of Istanbul

Ancient monuments in Istanbul

Column of Constantine
Column of Marcian
Column of the Goths
Forum of Constantine
Forum of Theodosius
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Milion
Aqueduct of Valens
Walls of Constantinople
- Golden Horn Wall
- Propontis Wall
- Sea Walls
- Theodosian Walls
- Walls of Blachernae
- Wall of Constantine
- Walls of Galata

Bridges in Istanbul

Cultural and exhibition centres in Istanbul

Forts in Istanbul

Fountains in Istanbul

Gates in Istanbul

Gates of Istanbul

Gate of Charisius
Gate of the Spring
Xylokerkos Gate

Lighthouses in Istanbul

Monuments and memorials in Istanbul

Museums and art galleries in Istanbul

Museums in Istanbul

Palaces and pavilions in Istanbul

Ottoman palaces in Istanbul

Parks and gardens in Istanbul

Public squares in Istanbul

Religious buildings in Istanbul

Mosques in Istanbul

Secular buildings in Istanbul

Streets in Istanbul

Theatres in Istanbul

Towers in Istanbul

Demographics of Istanbul

Government and politics of Istanbul

Politics of Istanbul

Mayor of Istanbul
International relations of Istanbul
- Twin towns and sister cities of Istanbul

Law and order in Istanbul

Law enforcement in Istanbul
- Turkish National Police
  - Istanbul Chief of Police

History of Istanbul

History of Istanbul, by period or event

Timeline of Istanbul

- Prehistory and origin of Istanbul Byzantium
- The history of the city proper begins when Greek settlers from Megara establish Byzantium on the European side of the Bosphorus (660 BC)
- Byzantium officially becomes a part of the Roman Empire (73 AD)

Constantinople
- Foundation of Constantinople (324)
  - Constantinople is reinaugurated in 324 from ancient Byzantium by Emperor Constantine the Great, after whom it was named, and becomes the capital of the Roman Empire (11 May 330)
- Fall of Constantinople (1453)
  - Mehmed the Conqueror captures Constantinople and declares it the new capital of the Ottoman Empire (29 May 1453)
- Constantinople during the Ottoman era (1453–1922)
  - Suleiman the Magnificent's reign from 1520 to 1566 is a period of great artistic and architectural achievements
- Constantinople during World War I
  - Occupation of Istanbul by Allied forces (13 November 1918 – 4 October 1923)
Modern Istanbul (1923–present)
- Turkish forces enter the city in a ceremony which marks the 'Liberation Day of Istanbul' (6 October 1923)
- The capital is moved from Istanbul to Ankara (1923)
- The international name Constantinople remains in use until Turkey adapts the Latin alphabet (1928)