Where is Istanbul?

Istanbul was Constantinople, wasn't it ?

Istanbul was originally known as Byzantium in the 7th century BCE. In 330 CE it became known as Constantinople after the Roman emperor Constantine. The city's name was changed to Istanbul in 1930. It is extremely popular with tourists; there is so much to see and do. Well worth visiting.

Frito, I believe you are confused. Constantinople was the capital of the Roman Empire. The citizens of the Roman Empire were simply Romans. Even though there were many ethnic backgrounds among the citizens including Hellenes from the Greek peninsula and the Empire adapted greek as its language, Romans had nothing to do with Hellenes. So, Istanbul belonged to the Romans, never to Hellenes. In fact, when Mehmed II took over the city, he became the Roman emperor, anointed by the Patriarch as well as recognized by all the major kingdoms of the day including the Pope as Roman Emperor. Technically, the Empire lasted until 1923 when the Republic was founded.

Ray, Yes, and before that it was Byzantium.

Spider-Man, Haha

Ray, why did Constantinople get the works? It's nobody's business but the Turks. 🤷

syahirah 🐙, but the

wish to come here one day

I thought it was Japan???

Constantinoupoli was the ñame of this great city when it was the capital city of the Bysantine empire before Mohamed the conqueror conquered the city in 1453! Actually, I think Istanbul means The city!

It use to belong to Greece. Constandople

little b, I was about to say india