About Istanbul (not Constantinople)!

OK, I know my first correction is not logical, but it references this song:

<em>www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsQrKZcYtqg</em>

I think I have chosen a difficult subject for the first note, but I wanted to be an informative topic.

Istanbul is Europe's most populous city (the world's 4th largest city proper and 20th largest urban area) and Turkey's cultural and financial center. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province.

Istanbul's most popular historic structures include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, the Maiden's Tower, the Istanbul Walls, the Bosphorus Bridge, the Golden Horn Bay, Topkapı Palace, the Basilica Cistern, the Galata Tower, Anadoluhisarı, the Çamlıca Kiosks, Dolmabahçe Palace, the Grand Bazaar, Neve Shalom Synagogue, Rumelihisarı, the Hippodrome of Constantinople, and the Seven Hills.

I checked the proper names (for English speakers) on wikipedia.  Descriptive place names usually get <em>the</em>.

Istanbul is a city literally steeped in history. 

At the same time, Istanbul is a very fun a city. There are nightclubs, entertainment venues, bars, dozens of large shopping centers... life never stops in Istanbul.

Or, <em>Istanbul is a city that never sleeps</em> (referencing the Sinatra song <em>New York, New York</em>).  Topical and cultural references give extra colour to your writing.

There is a wide variety of people in Istanbul. Muslim, Jewish, Christian, Atheist, Buddhist... Turkish, Arabic, Russian, Armenian, Greek, Kurdish... we all live together here. The true Turks people are very hospitable and tolerant, and are happy to help tourists visiting Istanbul.

When you visit Turkey or Istanbul, you must try these dishes: döner, kebap, stuffed peppers, pork (really?) pita, lokma, and baklava.

Istanbul is a rich, social and cultural city. I'm very happy to live in a city like this. :)

Nice! I was there only a few days ago. :)