"Istanbul: Where Europe and Asia collide
By George Webster for CNN
June 24, 2011 7:25 a.m. EDT
Istanbul is Turkey's cultural and financial epicenter, and the only city to sit on two continents
From a subterranean basilica to an Ottoman palace, we pick out some of the city's top spots
All within easy reach of coast, so those traveling by sail never have to move far from their boat
This month, MainSail reports on the Extreme Series Grand Prix Video in Istanbul. Here we present a waterfront guide to this timeless, vibrant city.
(CNN) -- With it's jumble of Byzantine cathedrals, Ottoman mosques and contemporary tower blocks, Istanbul is one of the world's most historic cities as well as a clamorous modern metropolis."
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