City Comparison
Compare two incredible cities side by side — culture, food, local tips, and immersive 4K virtual walks.
Take a free virtual walk through both Chicago and Istanbul without leaving your screen.Chicago is known for chicago was rebuilt almost entirely after the great fire of 1871 — the result is one of the world's greatest collections of modern architecture. Istanbul is famous for istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — europe and asia. Compare culture, food, best seasons, and local tips — then explore both on Nearaway's 4K virtual walking tours.
Country
🇺🇸 Chicago
USA
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Turkey
Continent
🇺🇸 Chicago
Americas
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Europe
Population
🇺🇸 Chicago
2,696,000
🇹🇷 Istanbul
15,460,000
Best Season
🇺🇸 Chicago
Summer (June–August) — spring and fall are beautiful too
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Spring (April–May) or Autumn (September–October)
Currency
🇺🇸 Chicago
US Dollar ($)
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Turkish Lira (₺)
Greeting
🇺🇸 Chicago
Hey / What's up
🇹🇷 Istanbul
Merhaba
Chicago's 'L' train (the elevated rail) is the best way to see the city skyline for the price of a transit ticket.
Bargaining is expected in the Grand Bazaar. Always accept the tea offered by shopkeepers.
🇺🇸 Chicago Fun Fact
Chicago was rebuilt almost entirely after the Great Fire of 1871 — the result is one of the world's greatest collections of modern architecture.
🇹🇷 Istanbul Fun Fact
Istanbul is the only city in the world that straddles two continents — Europe and Asia.
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