Public transport in Istanbul comprises a bus network, various rail systems, funiculars, and maritime services to serve more than 15 million inhabitants of Istanbul, a city spread over an area of 5,712
The Tünel was inaugurated on January 17, 1875, making it the second-oldest underground urban railway in the world after the London Underground which opened on January 10, 1863. It was originally powered by two 150 HP steam-power plants. Wagons were lit up with gas lamps due to the lack of electric power in that period.
Ottoman era image of an electric powered tram in Istanbul
A nostalgic tram on İstiklal Avenue, decorated for the 112th anniversary of Istanbul's electric powered tram service which began in 1914, replacing the horse-drawn tram service between 1872 and 1914.
Haydarpaşa railway station (1909) in the Kadıköy district on the Asian side of Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of the population of T
Public transport in Istanbul
…transport in Istanbul comprises a bus network, various rail systems, funiculars, and maritime services to serve more than 15 million inhabitants of Istanbul, a city spread over an area of 5,712 km2 (2,205 sq mi), as well as tourists. Public road transport in Istanbul dates back to 30 August 1869, when a…
Historical peninsula and modern skyline of Istanbul
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Nostalgic tram on Istiklal Avenue in Istanbul
View of Topkapı Palace from the Galata Tower, Istanbul, Turkey 001