Why Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey

Istanbul is one of the oldest cities in Turkey, has a population of about 15 million people, this city is one of the most important tourist cities of the country, it is interesting to know that Istanbul has been the capital of Turkey for about six centuries, for example during World War I and the Ottoman Empire, the city was the capital of the country, but during World War I the city fell and fell to the enemy.  Years later Ataturk, the Turkish leader, elected Ankara as the capital.

Review the map of Turkey

As the Map of Turkey shows the city of Istanbul is located in the European part of the country, so the city has a lot of sensitivities in those years (in the early 19th century) this need of the Turkish capital in the region is not sensitive and very important, at that time some people believed that a city that did not have a strategic and sensitive place is seen.  It is better to be the capital of Turkey.

One of the reasons why Ankara is the capital of Turkey is that the city of Ankara has fewer historical places than the city of Istanbul, as you know, in the central city or the capital of dozens or hundreds of different buildings that are related to the government of ST, so the city of Istanbul has a very long historical texture and is not suitable for the capital.  The construction of many modern and state buildings will definitely damage the historical and tourism structure of the city and increase the population of this city.

As mentioned above, Istanbul has been the capital of Turkey for six centuries and today it is known as the tourism capital of this country.

Millions of tourists visit Istanbul city a year and there are beautiful palaces, monuments and beaches in the city, we just name the most important landmarks of this city and if you are more familiar with the best places to visit or other recreational places in the country.  Turkey read the vacancy story.

•  Sultan Ahmed Mosque

• Ayasofya Mosque

•  Ahmad Ab Anbar Basilica

• Top Kapi Palace

• Dilma Bahce Palace

• Rumley Hesar Castle

•  Galata tower

• Prince Islands

• Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

• Archaeological Museum

• Yedikule Castle

• Museum of Innocence

•  Sea Life Aquarium

•  IA Irene Church