Veterans
by manuelEB
Sunday morning. This gentleman has been looking out to the street for a while. He is not going to leave the building. It just there watching to people passing by...Waitng for someone to come? Do not know but this grandfather remaind me of my uncles and the influence that the Mediterranean culture has on our culture in the Caribbean. Grandfather like this gentleman can be seen in most of the towns of the Mediterranean. How to distinguish him from a Greek, an Italian, or a Spanish grandfather?
Sealing the deal
by bdwoot
When you have just completed a purchase at a bazaar, take a few minutes and enjoy a small glass of tea with the proprietor. It's only polite, it warms the soul, and it tastes mighty nice. A lump of sugar, a little lemon, and you are set.
Cycle shop
by MadKiwiBeast
Lookýng for a bike shop? don' go to the centre before trying Bakirkoy and the Metin bike shop These guys are experts in their fields and incredibly friendly and helpful and speak a few words of english - its enough!!
They sell new and second-hand bikes, they have parts and accessories all quality stuff, some bike clothing and very fast service!!!
Free chay...
Hamamzade Ismail Dede Efendi Evi
by MalenaN
Down the hill from Blue Mosque, towards the sea of Marmara you can visit the home of Dede Efendi, a famous composer of music for the dancing dervishes. His house is a restored turco-ottoman house from the 18th century. There are just a few rooms with little decoration and with wooden ceilings. Sufi music is played in the background.
Dede Efendi worked for the sultan Selim III. After the sultans death, the death of his mother and the death of his son he ended his service at court and wrote his masterpices at home.
Entrance fee is 1 000 000 TL.
Take a walk in the neighbourhood as well.
Aroma galore!
by onlinerep about Egyptian Bazaar/Spice Market.
The Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Market is busy and bustling and the atmosphere is great. As soon as you approach the Market, you can smell the aromas of cardamon, ginger, paprika, saffron and pepper.
It was nice to stroll around the stalls, sampling different types of Turkish Delight sweets and looking at the display of pretty coloured spices.
Note: The Egyptian Bazaar/Spice Market is closed on Sundays. Spices. Turkish Delights. Herbal teas. There's isn't much variation in price, but I always find it's a good idea to go around the Bazaar once and then come back to the stall where you're happy with the price of what you want to buy - that's if you can find it! Don't forget to haggle too.
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Hagia Sophia from Sultanahmet Park
Istiklal Street
Familiar words now??
Burgazada Island
