Estanbul - İstanbul - Stambul - İstanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture
The city of Istanbul has been known through the ages under a large number of different names.
Besides its modern Turkish name, the most notable are Byzantium, Constantinople and Stamboul, but there are also others. Each of them is associated with different phases of its history and with different languages.
Estanbul is one of these names.
Estanbul is an old city, you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here.
The city is full of contrasts, and colorful views.
- The only city in the world to straddle two continents
- Built on seven hills on Asia and Europe
- A Capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic
- Lively and exciting
That is Estanbul
First Lego League
FIRST LEGO League (FLL) is a global program created to get children excited about science and technology. A hands-on program for ages 9 to 16 (9 to 14 in the U.S. and Canada), FLL uses Challenges based on real world scientific problems to engage children in research, problem solving, and engineering.
Continue reading...10. February 2010
Bosphorus 2010
Asia to Europe internatinal swimming, rowing, canoeing and sailing competitions to be held under the auspices of the international Olympic Committee on 18 July 2010
Continue reading...6. February 2010
Presidential Cycling Tour
Organized this year for the 46th time, the Presidential Cycling Tour of Turkey will be held 11-18 April 2010 by the Turkish Cycling Federation under the auspices of President of Turkey.
Continue reading...1. February 2010
From HostelBookers 10 things To Do in Istanbul in 2010…
As you know istanbul is officially capital of culture and 2010 will be the year for this magnificient city... You can think what we do in istanbul or where we go if we go İstanbul.
Continue reading...27. January 2010
Only a Game?
As a part of Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture events, the “Only A Game?” exhibition is opened by cooperation of UEFA, the Turkish Football Association (TFF) and the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality
Continue reading...26. January 2010
Rediscover Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia is waiting for its visitors after 17 years to be rediscovered with all its beauties exposed.
Continue reading...17. January 2010
Istanbul is now officially the 2010 European Capital of Culture
With the start of 2010, Istanbul celebrated its new title as European Capital of Culture on Saturday, 16 January 2010, through various activities and festive celebrations held in 7 different centres of the city.
Continue reading...12. January 2010
İstanbul 2010 Opening Ceremonies
Istanbul is ready to welcome high-level international guests and Istanbul residents to the official celebration of the title 2010 European Capital of Culture on January 16, 2010.
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21. February 2010
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