First time in Turkey
by goga4444
It was weird experience at first I must admit …’ Cause Serbia was under Turkish slavery for 500 years. And it was my first time in Turkey, so I didn’t know what to expect . Off course I didn’t expect anything bad , I just say it was a little bit weird .
But soon I realized that Turkish people are friendly and very helpful. Lot of English speakers, and Spanish too … even those who don’t speak English will try to help you anyway they can. There is lot of similarity in architecture ( 20 century ) of the city , with the one you can see here . Lots of Serbian words are similar to the Turkish words . And the thing that amazed me the most was that lot of people even speak some Serbian , especially those guys working in stores . Even more LOL in one store I was speaking Serbian , and the guy was speaking Turkish , and we somehow understood each other : )
Serbian language have lot of Turkish words …
Pile (S) = Pilic (T) = chicken ( E )
So there were no problems in finding food : )
Is this the oldest part of Istanbul?
by neodue
Current name of the town is Kadikoy.Ancient name is Khalkedon.There is nothing left from ancient Khalkedon now.You can see a crowded conquiret modern city.Kadikoys best place to visit town market.Take a public boat from Eminonu (Port number 2) after 20min you will be at Kadýkoy.There isnt any ancient thing to see but you can see the old Kadýkoy Fruit Hall (Now it is art school) also there is old municipality building.Cross the street and go to Kadikoy Carsisi.You can find fast food shops ,A greek church,an armenian church,old style buildings and smell of the fruits ,fish,cheese and turkish coffee.
Beyoglu Istiklal street where...
by cafeine
Beyoglu Istiklal street where the culture begins....You can see everykind of people in different race,religion and tradition..And you can taste everykind of Turkish food in the restaurants of this mysterious street.Doubtless,they are all delicious...At last if you interested in theater, latest films in historical theaters or nightclubs beyoglu is the right place to visit....
Relax with some Nargileh
by Snipernurse
There are many places around sultanahmet to enjoy some nargileh. And when in Turkey, do as the Turks right? Try some nargileh, it is quite fun. Ask the waiter to demonstrate some tricks for you, chances are he's a nargileh pro, and might have some cool things to show you!
Monmartre of Istanbul
by traveloturc
Eminonu is new restaured and arraged in recent days.... now you can feel a little monmartre in istanbul ,painters,artists etc instead of sellers in the streets who try to pollute the air and the visitors.
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Ýnönü Stadium
Upstairs Ceiling
Column of Constantine in a blizzard - Jan 2010
Outside (note: from a free parking space!)
