For the next segment of “Where in the World Is Matt Lauer?”, Matt’s off to a city that’s long been a global crossroads: Istanbul, Turkey.

Besides physically straddling Europe and Asia, Istanbul also has deep roots culturally in both continents.

Join Matt Lauer as he discovers the hidden charms of this ancient city that sits astride the border between two continents.

Here’s Matt as he takes to the streets of Istanbul.

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