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Welcome to Istanbul Trivia! Istanbul is an incredible city that straddles two continents, Europe and Asia. It's one of the world's largest cities and has a rich and diverse culture and history. Istanbul has been home to many civilizations and has been known as Byzantium, Constantinople and finally Istanbul. It is one of the oldest cities in the world, dating back to the 7th century BC. It is home to numerous monuments, including the famous Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. Istanbul is also known for its vibrant nightlife, delicious cuisine, and vibrant art and music scenes. Explore the secrets of Istanbul with us and test your knowledge in our Istanbul Trivia!


1) What is the oldest mosque in Istanbul?

  • Ortaköy Mosque
  • Eyüp Sultan Mosque
  • Suleymaniye Mosque
  • Fatih Mosque

2) What is the largest city park in Istanbul?

  • Göztepe Park
  • Yıldız Park
  • Emirgan Park
  • Belgrad Forest

3) What is the official language of Istanbul?

  • English
  • Turkish
  • Greek
  • French

4) What is the name of the bridge located between the two sides of Istanbul?

  • Galatasaray Bridge
  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
  • Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
  • Boğaziçi Bridge

5) Which sea does Istanbul border?

  • Black Sea
  • Sea of Marmara
  • Aegean Sea
  • Mediterranean Sea

6) Which district of Istanbul is considered the fashion centre?

  • Kadıköy
  • Fatih
  • Üsküdar
  • Nişantaşı

7) When was Istanbul founded?

  • 330 BCE
  • 1000 BCE
  • 7th century CE
  • 5th century CE

8) Who founded Istanbul?

  • Sultan Mehmet
  • Antigonus
  • Alexander the Great
  • Constantine the Great

9) What region was Istanbul once known as?

  • Troy
  • Byzantium
  • Heliopolis
  • Thrace

10) What is the highest point in Istanbul?

  • Sütlüce Hill
  • Atatürk Hill
  • Maiden’s Tower
  • Pierre Lotti Hill

11) What is the oldest bazaar in Istanbul?

  • Çarşısı
  • Spice Bazaar
  • Grand Bazaar
  • Egyptian Bazaar

12) What is the name of the street in Istanbul known as the “pedestrian street”?

  • İstiklal Caddesi
  • Tarlabaşı Caddesi
  • Sabuncu Caddesi
  • Kızılay Caddesi

13) What is the name of the strait that separates the European side of Istanbul from the Asian side?

  • Bosphorus
  • Dardanelles
  • Bosporus
  • Hellespont

14) What is the name of the main square in Istanbul?

  • Sultanahmet Square
  • Beyazıt Square
  • Taksim Square
  • Eminönü Square

15) What is the name of the hill in Istanbul?

  • Galata Hill
  • Sarayburnu Hill
  • Pierre Lotti Hill
  • Mahmutpaşa Hill

16) What is the most popular sport in Istanbul?

  • Basketball
  • Soccer
  • Rugby
  • Cricket

17) What is the primary religion practiced in Istanbul?

  • Judaism
  • Hinduism
  • Islam
  • Christianity

18) What is the name of the main bridge that connects the two sides of Istanbul?

  • Bosporus Bridge
  • Yavuz Sultan Selim Bridge
  • Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
  • Galata Bridge

19) What was the old name of Istanbul?

  • Constantinople
  • Illium
  • Rhegion
  • Smyrna

20) What kind of cuisine is widely served in Istanbul?

  • Greek
  • Mexican
  • Indian
  • Turkish

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