The balance between the history and future Istanbul architecture is a mix of different periods; in the first years of the republic, Turkish architecture was influenced by Ottoman architecture during the First National Architectural Movement.
The modern architecture in Istanbul was affected by political and economic fluctuations. However, despite these crises, the architects were still able to design significant and valuable buildings.
Tourists from all over the world come to Istanbul and visit famous buildings like Santal Istanbul, the international platform for arts and culture. Besides, they learn about the Ottoman Empires' first urban regeneration: the Silahtaraga Power Plant is similar to the Tate Modern in London.
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