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Founded in the 7th century BC, Istanbul has had other names, the most well-known being Byzantium and Constantinople. It became the capital of the Turkish-Ottoman Empire when the Turks conquered Constantinople, an event so important in history that it marked the transition from the Middle Ages to the Modern Age. Istanbul has something that sets it apart from all other cities in the world. Divided by the Bosphorus Strait, it is on two continents: Europe and Asia. In 50 por 1, Álvaro Garnero visited both sides of this city full of charms, flavors and memories.