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Istanbul
by robert
The old Constantinople, seat of the Ottoman Empire, starts in Europe and finishes in Asia, across the Bosphorus. But even a first glimpse of the 1500-year-old mosques and Sultan palaces tells you it’s something completely different. Many visits are centered around Istanbul’s most famous attractions in touristy Sultanahmet. Here you can visit the Hagia Sophia (a massive church-turned-mosque-turned-museum filled with 9th-century mosaics), the always bustling 17th-century Blue Mosque, and the ornate 15th-century Topkapi Palace, home to sultans (and their harems). Then you can cleanse your pores at one of the several longstanding Hammams - Turkish baths (not for the shy). A short walk from Topkapi Palace is the Bazaar District, where it's fun to get lost in the maze of spice and rug sellers, a tradition dating to Byzantine times. To find Istanbul’s modern heart, cross the Golden Horn Bay just north to hilly Beyoglu, where Istanbul lets loose. From modern Taksim Square – several business hotels are nearby – the mile-long pedestrian-only Istiklal Street gets filled with a mind-numbing array of locals in headscarves or leather jackets, stopping in wild fish restaurants and gritty alley bars. A fine day trip is a ferry to Uskudar, where Asia begins.
Istanbul travel guide by robert
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Istanbul Facts
- population: 11,372,613
- area: 1,830.92 km²
- time zone: EET (UTC+2), Summer: EEST (UTC+3)
- languages: Turkish, English
- calling code: 212 or 216
- website: http://english.istanbul.gov.tr/
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sight Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii)
A favorite of believers and tourists alike. At first sight it is the most impressive mosque of the city. Three stories tall, the domes rise to the skies; no other Islamic place of worship except the Hol...
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sight Topkapi Palace
Visit the Ottoman Sultans' Original Home. Topkapı Palace was the center of the Ottoman Empire for more than four centuries. The sultan, the political and religious head of the Muslims, and his harem liv...
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shop Grand Bazaar (Kapalı Çarşı)
Bargain away! More than 10,000 vendors and an endless corridor of shopping opportunities. The Grand Bazaar feels like a gigantic labyrinth: Endless alleys crossing each other, and only a few of them l...
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Istanbul '09 created by nico on 2009-09-09 20:08:52
Our Istanbul Reunion 2009 looks like follows:Starting on the Friday:19:55 Boat to Europe We catch the latest boat to cross the Bosphorus from Kadıköy Port to Kabataş Port – have a nice 20 min boat...
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Latest Reviews for Istanbul
herbyhankok
ja 2 mal. Turbulentes Treiben, alle versuchen Geld zu verdienen
2009-10-24 / / report abuse
notabene
je ne suis pas spécialement fan de cette ville, mais c'est sûrement parce que les 4 jours de notr... more
2009-08-19 / / report abuse
Galata
Istanbul ! einer Metropole die mann wirklich nicht mehr mit wörtern beschreiben sondern nur miterleben kann.
2008-12-09 / / report abuse
lobo8
A lively, vibrant city! One of the most fascinating and multicultural cities I've been to!
2008-01-10 / / report abuse
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mrallcz
ALUEXPO: ISTANBUL from 15-18 Oct'09 where you will find sector-relevant people from all over the world. http://www.aluexpo.com/
2009-09-17
minamericx
@lomography istanbul photos are pretty cool :), you should go to beyoglu if you have time
2009-09-17
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Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #istanbul #books #travel #blogging #historyofart #culturalactivities
2009-09-17
ipek23
Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #istanbul #blogging #books #travel #historyofart #culturalactivities
2009-09-17
mauDoLL
@Sarahhlouisee turkey, istanbul. it's raining because it's autumn, it doesn't always rain(: you can feel every kind of weather normals here.
2009-09-17
TUBACLS
Assad and Erdoğan discuss cooperation over iftar(İstanbul)on Wednesday. http://bit.ly/3nWjQG
2009-09-17
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Syrian President Bashar al-Assad arrived in İstanbul on Wednesday. http://bit.ly/3nWjQG
2009-09-17
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