THE CHURCH OF HOLY WISDOM
by parsix
Constructed more than 1,400,00 years ago this architectural monument is a proof of the sophistication of the Byzantine era.
It under went many renovation/ additions along the different periods and goverments that govern in the capital.
A family
by manuelEB
I love this picture. Yes, it shows three turkish woman -two genrations- that keep a religious tradition. It is debatable how many women are happy following the tradition but hey! look at the smiles. They came in talking and smiling and the have beautiful smiles. And that's Turkey a country where the smiles and courtesy are not lacking. You feel the vribant economy yes. People is busy, yes...but they are still smiling. They still have time to share with the family. Turkey, a country, where the smiles and courtesy are not lacking.
Helpful Turkis words
by Heniko
Good morning Gunaydin
Hello Merhaba
Have a nice day Iyi gunler
Good evening Iyi aksamlar
Good night Iyi geceler
Welcome Hosgeldiniz
Good-bye (to be said to the person who leaves) Gule Gule
Good-bye (to be said to the person who stays) Allahaismarladik
How are you? Nasilsiniz?
Thank you Tesekkur ederim
How much does this cost? Kac lira?
Good Appetite Afiyet olsun
O.K. Tamam
Too expensive Pahali
Cheap Ucuz
Koc Museum:
by Erkmen
Koc Museum is one of the new museums of Istanbul. Probably the richest man of Turkey, Mr Rahmi koc has built a museum on the coast of the Golden horn which is the first major museum in Turkey dedicated to the history of Transport, Industry and Communications. The collection contains thousands of items from gramophone needles to full size ships and aircraft.
The Museum is open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 and till 19:00 hrs at weekend. The entrance fee is around 2,5 USD and you shall pay an extra to enter the submarine.
The museum is easily reachable from the old city. The taxis will cost around 5-6 USD to reach here. Also you can take local buses.. On the museum there is a teahouse and also a restaurant. Rates may be higher than a usual restaurant however the atmosphere and quality is relatively good for a museum
The museum has an english web page where you can have some better info also...
GONDOLA RIDE AT EYUP
by balhannah
To reach Pierre Loti Cafe or the Look- out at Eyup, you can either walk or take a Gondola ride. I opted for the Gondola ride, as I had done a lot of "heavy" walking that day!
It is only a short ride to the top of the hill, but the views are magnificent.
WHERE......Just walk a little further on from the Eyup Mosque. You will see the Gondola going up and down the hill
COST.....1.5t/l or use Akbil card.