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İstanbul is the football capital of Turkey, and home of the most famous and successful clubs of the country; Beşiktaş, Fenerbahçe and Galatasaray. 36 The city famously straddles east and west and is among the world’s most popular places to visit. In addition to the city’s strategic location, İstanbul also offers a rich heritage. It is a young, dynamic, and energetic city under constant transformation and improvement. Visitors can explore the city's beauty-spots as well as its delicious, world-renowned cuisine. The latest archaeological excavations have unearthed İstanbul's history to be 8,500 years. It is acknowledged as the capital of football in addition to historic artefacts of various cultures, art, shopping, trade, finance, gastronomy and entertainment in Turkey. Tourists will have the privilege to travel between two continents, Asia and Europe, any time they like in the accompaniment of a breath-taking view of the Bosporus. İstanbul is an open air museum, enriched with the world-famous Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, the Galata Tower and the Maiden's Tower with their spectacular panoramic views. One of the largest cities in the world with more than 15 million residents, İstanbul is a dynamic city that never sleeps. Considering its museums, religious sites, palaces, mansions, hamams, and historic markets, one may need to visit Turkey for more than one European Football Championship organisation to experience İstanbul to the full. İSTANBUL İstanbul Historical Peninsula