A Marriage of Two Towers?

Istanbul is Turkey`s most popular city. It is a cultural and historical centre. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait and is part of the natural harbor known as Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. The city is a bridge between Asia and Europe. It served as the capital city of different empires including Roman and Ottaman. Istanbul has many mosques, churches and different historical buildings. The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. Some of the historical areas are in Unesco`s list.
Cultural activity and tourism are an important part of life in the city.
Most of the city`s historical pubs are located in the areas around Istiklal Avenue in Beyoglu. Cicek Pasaji has most of the popular pubs.
Kiz Kulesi is in the centre of the city.If you want to see the two sides of Istanbul, you must visit it.
Galata kulesi ("Bachelor Tower") is on the European side opposite Kiz Kulesi ("Maiden Tower") on the Asian side.
Imagine if the Maiden and Bachelor Towers were married, what a fantastic thing this would be—a wedding of Europe and Asia!!
SEVAL & ZEHRA