Istanbul's feast of sea and land

Istanbul is a big city spanning Europe and Asia. In 1973, the Bosphorus Bridge was built across the strait. There are industries such as textiles, food, ceramics, glass, machinery, automobile manufacturing, and ship repair. It is also an important fishing port. There are famous historical sites such as the Suleymaniye Mosque. Istanbul is also an ancient cultural city, with 34 universities and higher education institutions such as Istanbul University and the University of the Turkish Strait.