Istanbul is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. The city covers 25 districts of the Istanbul province. It is located on the Bosphorus Strait, and encompasses the natural harbor known as the Golden Horn, in the northwest of the country. It extends both on the European (Thrace) and on the Asian (Anatolia) side of the Bosphorus, and is thereby the only metropolis in the world which is situated on two continents. In its long history, Istanbul served as the capital city of the Roman Empire (330-395), the Byzantine Empire (395-1204 and 1261-1453), the latin Empire (1204-1261), and the Ottoman Empire (1453-1922). The city was chosen as joint European Capital of Culture for 2010. The "Historic Areas of Istanbul" were added to the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1985.
Istanbul city maps:
www.virtualistanbul.com
www.turkeytravelplanner.com
www.istanbulguide.net
www.googlemaps.com
www.lonelyplanet.com
www.34tr.com
For information on history, transportation, going out, accomodation, shopping, explore Istanbul, tours, business life, events and some photo galleries, etc please visit:
http://english.istanbul.com/ www.istanbulportal.com www.istanbulhotelsandtravels.com www.wn.com
www.istanbultouristichotels.com www.greatistanbul.com www.istanbulinfolink.com
2 airports:
Atatürk Airport (European part): http://www.ataturkairport.com/ includes transportation map
Sabiha Gökçen Airport (Asian part): http://www.sgairport.com/
Visa for Turkey:
www.e-konsolosluk.net
www.turkeyforyou.com
www.turkishconsulate.org.uk
Istanbul Technical University (ITU) will host the Symposium: www.itu.edu.tr
Maslak at night
History of ITU:
ITU was established in 1773, during the time of the Ottoman Sultan Mustafa III. With its original name "Muhendishane-i Bahr-i Humayun", The Royal School of Naval Engineering, its responsibility was to educate chart masters and ship builders. In 1795, the "Muhendishane-i Berr-i Humayun", The Royal School of Military Engineering, was established to educate the technical staff in the army. In 1847, education in the field of architecture was also introduced.
Established in 1883, the School of Civil Engineering assumed the name 'Engineering Academy', with the aim of teaching essential skills needed in planning and implementing the country’s new infrastructure projects. Gaining university status in 1928, the Engineering Academy continued to provide education in the fields of engineering and architecture until it was incorporated into ITU in 1944. Finally, in 1946, ITU became an autonomous university which included the Faculties of Architecture, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
With a history stretching back 227 years, providing technical education within a modern educational environment and strong academic staff, ITU is strongly identified with architectural and engineering education in Turkey. Since its inception and foundation under Ottoman rule, ITU has constantly lead the way in reform movements, and in the latter era of the Republic of Turkey, ITU has assumed pivotal roles in the reconstruction, modernisation, and administration of the country.
The efforts and expertise of ITU graduates have been major contributors in the planning and construction of Turkey's roads, bridges, dams, factories, buildings, energy plants, communication networks, villages and cities. ITU is a state university which defines and continues to update methods of engineering and architecture in Turkey. It provides its students with modern educational facilities while retaining traditional values, as well as using its strong international contacts to mould young, talented individuals who can compete in the global arena.
ITU Conference Hall and Location:
The symposium will be held in the İTÜ Süleyman Demirel Convention Centre ( http://www.sdkm.itu.edu.tr/ )
Campus Plan:
