n. the city where a country’s government is based
Istanbul is a very special city. It is the old capital of Türkiye.
urban
adj. relating to a city or town
It is very urban.
interesting
adj. capturing one’s attention or making one feel curious or excited
You can see many interesting things.
dome
n. a circular roof on top of a building
There are big domes on top of buildings.
mosaic
n. a picture or pattern made of tiles or stone
There are also colorful mosaics.
sparkle
v. to shine brightly or make flashes of light
They sparkle in the sun.
treat
v. to behave towards someone or deal with something in a particular way
People in Istanbul treat the animals well.
locate
v. to be in a particular place
It’s located on two continents.
continent
n. one of seven large areas of land on the Earth
It’s located on two continents.
tradition
n. a custom, belief, or practice that is passed down from one generation to another
A lot of people live in Istanbul, so there are many different cultures, traditions, and languages.
language
n. a system of communication, consisting of sounds, words, and gramma
A lot of people live in Istanbul, so there are many different cultures, traditions, and languages.
delicious
adj. having a very pleasant taste or smell
The city also has delicious food from Asia and Europe, such as kebabs and baklava.
visitor
n. someone who visits a person or place Visitors can shop at the huge spice bazaar.
spice
n. a tiny substance used to flavor food
Visitors can shop at the huge spice bazaar.
skyline
n. an outline of buildings against the sky
Istanbul has a very beautiful skyline.