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  View north from the Edirinekapý
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      View north from the Edirinekapý
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  • Sunset on the Golden Horn from the Galata Tower
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blue mosque   Istanbul

blue mosque, Istanbul

 21 Reviews  Funny when I was inside the man came to me and offered to lead me to prayer area. Thus I could see all saint places close (it costed me YTL 5). I was near by the stairs where mulla speaks to prayers... 

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Nisantasi   Istanbul

Nisantasi, Istanbul

 9 Reviews  Nisantasi parking can be very peculiar.... Well, just imagine, you need to drop by your girlfriend, there is no free parking plance in front of her house (to be frank, parking is a nightmare in... 

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Bosphorus   Istanbul

Bosphorus, Istanbul

 50 Reviews  The Bosphorus and the Dardanelles form the Turkish Straits, which connect the Black Sea with the Mediterranean Sea. The Bosphorus is known as narrowest strait in the world that is used for... 

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Asian side   Istanbul

Asian side, Istanbul

 16 Reviews  I had to visit the Asian side, and, in a quick look, tried to find any difference - I didn't. As a matter of fact that continental separation is only a convention, without any differences in... 

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Topkapi palace   Istanbul

Topkapi palace, Istanbul

 23 Reviews  gotta agree with all the TopKapi would be the best to see. I dont recall there being a tour guide there BUT I do recall when we went back for a second day it was closed for the day - was it Monday? i... 

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Ortaköy   Istanbul

Ortaköy, Istanbul

 7 Reviews  Istanbul as a perfect relationship with the sea. The straight protects the coast from big storms, and that allows the Turks to treat it almost as a river. Big and small boats, palaces and restaurants... 

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Dolmabahce Palace.   Istanbul

Dolmabahce Palace., Istanbul

 11 Reviews  Nowadays the palace is the museum. The entrance fee is YTL 10 (EUR 5) and extra YTL 6 (EUR 3) for making photos on the territory. Moreover there are extra tickets for the clock museum and Harem. The... 

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Hagia Sophia   Istanbul

Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

 22 Reviews  Turkish: Ayasofya, Latin: Sancta Sophia or Sancta Sapientia) is a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, now a museum, in Istanbul, Turkey. Famous in particular for its massive dome, it is... 

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various mosques   Istanbul

various mosques, Istanbul

 16 Reviews   Before heading to Istanbul I have heard a story (hard to tell true or not), that mosques in Islam world are build in a principle that everyone could hear the voices of muezzin. So, by such logic the... 

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bazaars   Istanbul

bazaars, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  Hi VidER, I have never heard the words Grand Hajj Eid and Eid al Adha, but I checked the calendar and I guess you mean Feast of Sacrifice. 1. All markets and restaurants will be open. Most shops... 

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galata bridge   Istanbul

galata bridge, Istanbul

 6 Reviews  Yes, Istanbul is a beautiful city with many great sights. But there are many beautiful cities in the world, so what makes Istanbul so special? For me it was the hours spent in the city's wonderful... 

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Suleymaniye Mosque   Istanbul

Suleymaniye Mosque, Istanbul

 9 Reviews  (Turkish: Süleymaniye Camii) is a grand mosque in Istanbul, Turkey. It was built on the order of sultan Suleiman I (Suleiman the Magnificent) and was constructed by the great Ottoman architect Mimar... 

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Grand Bazaar   Istanbul

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  I think it is the biggest covered market in the world. It joins 58 streets and guide books say that daily 250000-400000 people visit it. It was built in the middle of XV century by order of Mehmed II.... 

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Egyptian Spice Bazaar   Istanbul

Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Istanbul

 4 Reviews  Stroll through the spice market and pick up an ounce or two of Turkish kebab spice or maybe some Garam Masala to bring back home. Be sure to look around though, taste and smell, as not all spice... 

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galata tower   Istanbul

galata tower, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  Karaköy, the modern name for the ancient Galata, is a commercial neighborhood in the Beyoðlu district of Istanbul, Turkey, located at the northern part of the Golden Horn mouth on the European side of... 

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Museums   Istanbul

Museums, Istanbul

 7 Reviews  When visiting the Rahmi Koc Museum, you can pay an extra 5 t/l to be taken onboard a Turkish Naval Submarine....'TCG Ulucalireis'. This Submarine still belongs to the Turkish Navy. When you arrive... 

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Sunken Palace Cistern   Istanbul

Sunken Palace Cistern, Istanbul

 4 Reviews  The main underground cisterns, also called Yerebatan Sarayi (which translates as "Sunken Palace") is Istanbul's best hidden secret. It was constructed during the reign of Constantine I in the 4th... 

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Sunsets   Istanbul

Sunsets, Istanbul

 10 Reviews  This one I tooked behind Hagia Sofia. There is a small niciest small street behind Aya Sofia, and in the evening it's even more beutiful. And it's so quit their... you wouldn't even say you are in... 

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Hippodrome   Istanbul

Hippodrome, Istanbul

 4 Reviews  This huge obelisc is really 1/3 of the original egyptian one. Teodosios brought it from Egypt, but it was broken and only the upper part is kept. At the basement you can see reliefs in stone of the... 

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galata   Istanbul

galata, Istanbul

 1 Review  Most of us head to Istanbul for the Ottoman sights - the mosques et al. But time is also spent across the Golden Horn in the 'European' part of the city - 19th century development by wealthy Turks and... 

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galatas anglers   Istanbul

galatas anglers, Istanbul

 1 Review  Galata bridge is connecting Karakoy to Eminonu.. Or connecting Istanbul peninsula to Galata & Pera.. The bridge itself is around a km long. The historical bridge wasburnt after a fire and on 1992... 

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Museum Pass for foreigners

by muratkorman

Turkish Culture and Tourism Minister announced the introduction of the Museum Pass Istanbul Card for tourists visiting museums of Istanbul. The Museum Pass Istanbul Card allows travelers to enter into Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism -owned museums in Ýstanbul. It costs 72 Turkish Liras and permits a single entrance to the museums for a maximum of three days or 72 hours. International travelers can purchase The Museum Pass Istanbul at four- and five-star hotels, mobile card stores and Tourism Information Offices. This is a great solution for tourists who want to see the masterpieces of Ýstanbul that everyone talks about. No more standing in queue, this pass allows you to go straight to the turnstile and save time. There are 6 museums which travelers can enter easily with this card. The museums are as follows; Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Museum (except Harem...

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Müzekart for locals

by muratkorman

Müzekart (museum card) has been introduced in 2008 to boost museum visits by locals. There are over 1 million users in total at the moment. I recently discovered it and have obtained one for myself. It costs 20 TL and it gives free access to many museums (over 300) in Turkey. In Istanbul, you can visit main attractions such as Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Chora Church Museum, Archeology Museum and more with this card. At the moment only locals having Turkish ID cards can get it, but there are rumours that there will be a similar card introduced for foreigners soon. It may be more expensive than the recent price, but it will still be worth getting it if you plan to visit a few museums in Istanbul or around Turkey. So watch out for it.Edit: A new card has been introduced for foreigners. I added a new tip for more information. You can visit https://satis.muzekart.com/index.html for...

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Travel with Adriyatik Turizm!

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

This tour “Following the footsteps of Great Civilizations” (10days):Istanbul - Ankara - Bogazkale-Hattusas-Yazilikaya - Urgup - Kaymakli - Goreme - Zelve - Uchisar - Navsehir Ili - Konya - Pamukkale - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Selcuk - Meryemana - Izmir - Bergama - Ayvalik - Troy - Canakkale - Istanbul was organized by Adriyatik Turizm. Mete Caddesi No:22/1 Taksim Istanbul Tel: + 90 (212) 293 33 83 Fax: + 90 (212) 244 74 84After exploring my VT pages it’s up to you - if it was good or bad …

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Istanbul Province

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

Istanbul Province is a province containing the city of Istanbul which covers much of its population. It is surrounded by the Black Sea to the north and the Sea of Marmara to the south. The Bosphorus Strait divides the province in two parts: the European side and the Asian side. I’ve been to five (Eminönü, Fatih, Beyoglu, Besiktas and Üsküdar) out of its 32 districts. You may watch my high resolution photo of Istanbul on the Google Earth according to the following coordinates 40° 57' 23.17" N 28° 48' 22.77" E or on my Google Earth Panoramio Istanbul from air.

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Bosphorus

by Kuznetsov_Sergey

The Bosphorus is a strait that forms the boundary between the European part (Thrace) of Turkey and its Asian part (Anatolia). It is one of the Turkish Straits, along with the Dardanelles. The world's narrowest strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara (which is connected by the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea, and thereby to the Mediterranean Sea). It is approximately 30 km long, with a maximum width of 3,700 m and a minimum width of 700 m. The depth varies from 36 to 124 m in midstream. The shores of the strait are heavily populated as the city of Istanbul (with a metropolitan area in excess of 11 million inhabitants) straddles it.You can watch my 3 min 42 sec HQ Video Istanbul Bosporus part I Istanbul'da out of my Youtube channel with Teoman - Istanbul'da Sonbahar Turkish pop music.You may watch my high resolution photo of Istanbul on the Google Earth according to the...

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Toy museum (Oyuncak müzesi)

by Tuna_ank

If you are travelling with your kids, toy museum can be interesting for you. (You may interest more than your children) It is at Anatolian side. You may go to other side by ship. Than can take "Banliyo" train from Haydarpasa. Get off at Goztepe station and find "Dr.Zeki Zeren sokak". Enjoy...

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Climate

by Santini738

The city has a temperate-continental climate, with hot and humid summers; and cold, rainy and often snowy winters. Humidity is generally rather high which can make temperatures feel much warmer or colder than they actually are. Yearly precipitation for Istanbul averages 870 mm. Snowfall is quite common, snowing for a week or two during the winter season, but it can be heavy once it snows. It is most likely to occur between the months of December and March. The summer months between June and September bring average daytime temperatures of 28 °C (82 °F). The warmest month is July with an average temperature of 23.2 °C (74 °F), the coldest is January with 5.4 °C (42 °F). The weather becomes slightly cooler as one moves toward eastern Istanbul. Summer is by far the driest season, although there is no real summer drought such as that occurs further west. The city is quite windy, having an...

Akbil for easy transportation

by muratkorman

Most of the locals use Akbil which is an electronic keycard for transportation. It can be charged with credit on many counters available all around Istanbul. You can use Akbil in public buses, trains, boats, metro and seabuses. Instead of going on the queue for coins, get your Akbil on your first day and charge it with some money. You will have more comfort and you will also pay reduced rates. With Akbil you can also save from transfer options. For example, if you take the metro and after that take a bus, you don't pay for the bus as it is considered as transfer. Of course, this also has some limitations. You can get more details on Akbil counters.

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Kebap

by Jmill42

I am a huge fan of Kebap in all its forms. I have had it everywhere it was offered as it normally is one of the cheapest meals. I make no reservations on my statement that Turkish kebap is the best in the world. It spices and overall flavor, as well as the variety, are the best bar none. In addition to the Kebap choices and a perfect meal to eat on the go, Istanbul has a very thin pide (pita) bread that has a spiced, minced meat spread on it and then clay oven fired until the crust is crispy. It is then rolled up and presented that way. Its name is lahmacun and not every place offers it, but I would keep asking until you do find one... FANTASTIC!!! Gee, lets see....Adana, begendi, Iskender, sis, doner, and patlican kebap!! I am pretty sure there are more!

Turkish Delight

by Jmill42

If you have seen the Chronicles of Narnja, you will have heard about this delicacy. I have yet to meet a bad Turkish delight! It comes in any number of flavors and I guess is their equivalent to Baskin and Robbin's 31 flavors. Either way, it should be on your list of things to try. My favorite store was very near the ferry dock Eminou. After crossing the overpass, and walking along Ankara Cad for about 100 meters look on your left and you will see a huge store full of these and other treats. Their baklava was awesome as well.

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Q:  Hi, I am researching on a short trip to Istanbul and have many questions. Hope to have some responses to help me plan ahead.... 

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A: We visited Istanbul & Turkey Sept/ Oct 2010, weather was good, not hot. Turkey and Istanbul can get very hot so I recommend you Google up Istanbul Tourism - weather. This... 

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