<aside> ♥️ Istanbul (formerly Constantinople) is Turkey's primary seaport and the largest city. It is a coastal city, hedging between the Black Sea & Sea of Marmara. This city straddles either side of the Bosphorus Strait, the two sides of the Bosporus are known as the Asian and European sides of Istanbul.
The city is a warren of busy markets, magnificent mosques, and other historic buildings. All of this is interspersed with famous landmarks including the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sofia.
There are 39 districts in Istanbul, including Fatih, which is the city's historic downtown. The most notable historical sites of Istanbul are spread across the Sultanahmet neighbourhood of Fatih.
The cuisine of Istanbul city embraces a fusion of influences, including Middle Eastern, Central Asian, Mediterranean, Balkan, Eastern European, Georgian, and Armenian cuisines.
Istanbul is a remarkable and interesting city to explore. The colorful streets and delicious cuisine will make walking through this city feel like a breeze!
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<aside> 📍 Location: Harbiye, Darülbedai Cd. No:3, 34367 Şişli/İstanbul, Türkiye
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<aside> 🕒 Time zone: (GMT+03:00) Turkey Time (TRT)
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<aside> 💬 Official Language: Turkish
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<aside> 💱 Currency: Turkish Lira (₺) / Euro (€)
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<aside> ✈️ Airport: Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) and Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
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<aside> 🚰 Tap water is NOT safe to drink in Istanbul
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<aside> ☀️ Average October Weather Daily High: 15° Celsius Daily Low: 8° Celsius
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<aside> 🏯 ICC - Istanbul Congress Center
Open the map for directions → → →
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✈️ If you are arriving by plane, the venue is a 40 minute drive from Istanbul Airport.
🚕 For cabs or other local transport, you can check out Uber & BiTaksi, (**App Store / Google Play**).
🚍 For travelling via public transport
Our guide to public transportation in Istanbul -
https://maps.app.goo.gl/4eD4bgDgsgATooLp7
🚨 Please Note | This event — a closed, invite-only event is open to the hackers who are accepted and have staked to attend. Other than hackers, entry is open to select Partners. General admissions or visitors would not be allowed to the event.
✨ What to eat, where to stay, and how to explore the city!