Istanbul served as imperial capital for the Roman and Byzantine (330–1204 and 1261–1453), the Latin (1204–1261), and the Ottoman (1453–1922) empires (Wikipedia). With its strategic location on the Bosphorus peninsula between the Balkans and Anatolia, the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, Istanbul has been associated with major political, religious and artistic events for more than 2,000 years (UNESCO).In this video: Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) (0:05), Hippodrome (1:26), Gulhane Park (1:38), Aya Sophia (Hagia Sofia) (2:13), Kalendarhane Mosque (4:02), Column of Constantine (4:07), Süleymaniye Mosque (4:23), New Mosque (5:21), Topkapi Palace (5:57), The Bosphorus (7:20), Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı) (9:40), sunset view from Galata Bridge (10:17).Recorded April 2015 in 4K (Ultra HD) with Sony AX100. Edited with Adobe Premiere Pro CC.Music:Paul Avgerinos (http://www.roundskymusic.com)Garden of Delight - 01 - Rose of HeavenGarden of Delight - 06 - Garden of Delighthttps://itunes.apple.com/us/album/garden-of-delight/id295530976If you enjoyed this video please like, share, comment, favorite, subscribe!Visit my channel to see more of the most beautiful places on our planet:https://www.youtube.com/milosh9kFootage and videos can be licensed by contacting me.