If the earth was a single state, Istanbul would be its capital. Napoleon Bonaparte
If one had but a single glance to give the world, one should gaze on Istanbul. Alphonse de Lamartine
If they say “you have your last chance to look at the world”, I wish that look would from Çamlıca of Istanbul. Alphonse de Lamartine
All other cities are doomed, but I imagine that as long as people exist, Constantinople will exist. Petrus Gyllius
Istanbul, a universal beauty where poet and archeologist, diplomat and merchant, princess and sailor, northerner and westerner screams with same admiration. The whole world thinks that this city is the most beautiful place on earth. Edmondo De Amicis
Holy Istanbul! Your name is the most enchanting one of all names which enchants me. Pierre Loti
Istanbul owes its extraordinary situation to Golden Horn, Marmara Sea and The Bosphorus. Andrea Horn
İstanbul is a magical seal which unites Europe and Asia since the ancient times. Without a doubt, Istanbul is certainly the most beautiful place of the world. Gerard De Nerval
People were right when they say there is no other place on earth as beautiful looking as Istanbul. Chateaubriand
On the meeting point of two worlds, the ornament of Turkish homeland, the treasure of Turkish history, the city cherished by the Turkish nation, İstanbul, has its place in the hearts of all citizens. Atatürk
Either I conquer Istanbul or Istanbul conquers me. Fatih Sultan Mehmet
