Istanbul

Istanbul city informations

By Pictures of cities

on July 16, 2011

Istanbul city

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and historically called as Constantinople. There is a natural harbor called as Golden Horn. It is the alpha world city. This city has strong historical background being the capital of the Roman Empire. The historic areas are designated as World Heritage Site in 1985 by UNESCO. Istanbul has humidity through out the year and has moderate heat in summer. The buildings show Ottoman architecture but reflect all predecessors’ empires who ruled Istanbul. The other empires are Roman, Genoese and Byzantine. The city has got various synagogues and historic churches. The buildings of the Roman architecture are more durable than the others. There are numerous medical research centers in Istanbul. This is the best place for medical tourism. The water supply system is the one which was laid at the foundation of the city. The Istanbul archaeological museum is the largest and one of its kinds established in 1881.

Istanbul city

Pictures of City Belgrade Serbia

By Pictures of cities

on January 2, 2009

Pictures of City Belgrade Serbia

Belgrade, capital and largest city of Serbia, is situated at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers in north central Serbia. With a population of around 1.7 million, Belgrade is the most populous city in the territory of the former Yugoslavia. Belgrade is the second largest city on the Danube River and fourth largest city in Southeastern Europe after Istanbul, Athens and Bucharest. Belgrade, one of the oldest cities of Europe, was discovered by Greeks, founded and named by Celts and awarded city rights by the Romans. Belgrade is the economic hub of Serbia. It is also the major center for scientific, cultural and education activities.

Belgrade has a moderate continental climate with July being the hottest month and December and January being the coldest months with sub-zero temperatures. Belgrade is the most economically developed part of Serbia and is home to the National Bank of Serbia. It is the seat for many multi national corporations such as Unilever, Japan Tobaccos, Microsoft, Motorola and Intel, among other. Belgrade holds several cultural festivals and events including few International festivals. Belgrade is a popular destination for the weekend visitors from Bosnia, Croatia and Slovenia particularly for its vibrant and unrestricted nightlife on the banks of Sava and Danube rivers.