Constantinople's location between Europe, Asia, and how it is along the Mediterranean sea allows it to be in close range between the major landforms (Travel). Merchants around these areas also have to cross through Constantinople to get to these places. For example, a European merchant would have to pass through Constantinople to get to Asia. This causes for trade to happen more commonly among the empire (Trade). The merchants and travelers passing through Constantinople will carry the culture and ideas when leaving (Spread of ideas)
