istanbul

istanbul,, timeless city!!

1stanbul,not Istanbul ;)

by aybars June 11, 2007

istanbul

Asitane is another old name of the city, in ottoman language...

Cultural heritage and natural beauty meets in Istanbul as asia and europe meets in it

by berryinaspin July 21, 2005

istanbul

Noun.
Was Constantinople,
Now it's Istanbul not,
Constantinople.
Every gal in Constantinople
Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople
So if you've a date in Constantinople she'll be waiting in Istanbul

guy 1: wasn't Istanbul Constantinople?
Guy 2: yes, but now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople
Guy 3:Been a long time gone, Constantinople...
Guy 1: Why did Constantinople get the works?
Guy 2: That's nobody's business but the Turks!

by Colte the Pirate January 11, 2007

Istanbul

A city that has had so many names and owners that a bunch of guys had to write a song about it to make people understand.

Names: Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul
Countries/empires claiming it: Troy, Rome, Byzantine Empire, Ottoman Empire, Germany (almost), Turkey

Remember: Istanbul, not Constantinople

by Polak113 November 30, 2009

istanbul

somewhere in this gerneral area

if im here and your there and istanbul is somewhere in this general area...then who the hell is that

by peter griffin February 18, 2005

Istanbul

City on the Bosphorus in Turkey. Former capital of Roman, Byzantine, and Turkish empires. Has only had the name since the Turks took over in 1453 and its true name (330-1453) is Constantinople. Magnificent old churches and mosques (many of which used to be churches).

You say Istanbul, I say Constantinople.

by aat1179 August 08, 2004

Miracle of Istanbul

The most astonishing football match of all time. The UEFA Champions League Final on the 25th of May 2005, between AC Milan and Liverpool. With AC Milan obliterating Liverpool in the first half and leading 3-0, scouse heroes Carragher and Gerrard led a fightback that saw Liverpool draw level in six, crazy, second half minutes. The match went to extra time, in which Liverpool goalkeeper Dudek pulled of an incredible double save from star Milan striker Shevchenko to keep the Reds in the game. 3-3 after extra time and penalties beckoned, heroes to be crowned. Liverpool were 3-2 up with Andriy Shevchenko having to score to keep Milan in the game. Dudek saved and Liverpool were Champions of Europe for the fifth time, meaning they could keep the trophy.

P.S. Any Manchester United fans wishing to visit the actual Cup they won in Barcelona in 1999, please book a tour of the Liverpool FC Trophy Room at Anfield, its new home. ;)

Our Lady of Fatima, Jesus walking on water, Harry Potter selling well, but nothing can compare to the Miracle of Istanbul

by Robbie Red October 18, 2007