Intrigue in Instanbul A Planet Explorer Special (1997)

While London was a swamp and Paris a fishing village Istanbul then known as Constantinople reigned for a thousand years as the worlds richest city At the crossroads of Europe and Asia it amassed more gold than both continents combined and safeguarded Christendoms most sacred relics including the True Cross and heads of the Apostles Immerse yourself in the city that has endured more warfare than any other place on Earth Istanbul The worlds oldest city which spans the continents of Europe and Asia holds many stories of intrigue Intrigue in Istanbul is your ticket to one of the most subversive decadent and magnificent journeys in history