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Cemberlitas Hammam (turkish bath)
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  • This is probably the most famous of the hammams amongst tourist. Though is a bit expensive (comparing with the media) is a good place for your first hammam experience, as there are many tourists like you and they speak english (not fluent, but english anyway). Price: 10$ only hammam, 15$ with massage. They have private cabins where you can leave all your belongings. It’s located in Yeniceriler Caddesi, just in front of the Constantine’s column.

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  • Address: Vezirhan Cad. 8
  • Phone: (90-212) 522 79 74
  • Website: www.cemberlitashamami.com.tr
  • Other Contact: contact@cemberlitashamami.com.tr

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    Fishing at Galata Bridge
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  • At anytime you pass by the Galata Bridge you will be able to see fishermen on top. Many of them go there, and is incredible that the ferries don’t get trapped in the net of fishing threads that hang from the bridge. Local fishermen get mostly little fishes like sardines which they keep alive in water cans that they bring with them.

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    Cagaloglu Hammam
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  • Inside the hammam (watercolor) - Istanbul
    Inside the hammam (watercolor)
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    If you wanna know how are the famous turkish baths like, try this one. Old, authentic and famous. Although the date of the construction and the name of the architect of the hamam is not known, it is said to have been built in the beginning of the 18th. century. It is also said that construction is one of Sinan's works of art. These double baths in which only the changing-rooms have been changed since 1969-1971 now consist of two parts, one of women and the other for men in a 2834 sq.m area. King Edward John VIII, Kaiser Wilhelm, Franz Liszt and Florance Nightingale have all been here for a royal experience. Besides today's well known personalities King Fahd, Rockefeller, Tony Curtis, Richard Harrison came to Cagaloglu Hamami during their visit to Istanbul. Some films were shooted here, from Indiana Jones to a commercial for visa card.

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  • Address: Yerebatan Caddesi (not far from St. Sophie)
  • Phone: 5128553

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    Fenerbahce football
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  • Fenerbahce is one of Turkey's top football clubs. Many of its players have moved on to major European clubs and the team has even done well in the Champions League. Tickets sell fast so you should try to buy them as soon as possible.

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  • Website: http://www.fenerbahce.org/eng/kurumsaldetay.asp?ContentID=88

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    Besiktas Fans
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  • Besiktas fans really reflect the *passion* that Turkish men and women alike have for football.... at every single match, Inonu Stadium is packed with supporters cheering their team non-stop from beginning to end... an atmosphere so charged that even the most laid-back individual won't be able to resist joining in the frenzy..... HAYATTA BESIKTAS!

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  • Address: Inonu Stadium, Besiktas

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    istanbul sporty type thingies
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  • You can basically walk around all the prime sights of the old city in one day, but instead of just seeing them in brief; it's heaps better to divide and conquer the city's attractions by means of a number of DIY planned walks, taking a couple or three days. Istanbul isn't known for its golfing facilities, but there are a few courses close by if you're keen. The best swimming options are a day trip to Kilyos or Sile, or the closer Kizil Adalar (Princes' Islands). Most of Istanbul's pool facilities are privately owned and expensive; try sweet-talking reception staff at one of the big hotels into letting you use the pool. Gyms tend to be testosterone-fuelled, no-go-zones for women (i.e. read SCAAARRRY), with limited equipment - find a hotel gym instead. Turks have perfected the art of socialising, and game playing is an important ingredient. Any tea garden should be able to come up with a backgammon board for free if you ask, though if you want to play billiards or bowling you might have to head to Beyoglu. Not exactly hard-core sporty in the strictest sense of the word, but sitting and yarning over a narglieh is a quintessential Middle Eastern experience. Even if you're not a smoker you may be lured by the fruity and flowery tobacco concoctions. Shopping in the thousands of shops of the Kapali Carsi (Grand Bazaar) in Beyazit, and Misir Carsisi (the Egyptian market or Spice Bazaar) in Eminonu qualifies as exercise. And don't forget to try one of the many hamams (Turkish steam baths) to open those pores.

    Bring yer walking shoes and someone you can read a map. Have some cash so you can buy some yummy shwarmas and a cold one for akil time.

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    Formula 1 in Istanbul from 2005
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  • If you have not been to Istanbul since now, you will have no excuse after Formula 1 :).. Starting from 2005, One of the Formula 1 races are being held in Istanbul at Istanbul park circuit... The rally circuit is on the Asian side of Istanbul and located near the new Sabiha Gokcen Airport.. Istanbul race is taking place on the second part of August and it is generally very hot at this time of the year... And you will have the chance to watch the worlds number 1 race in Istanbul.. The first dig of the Ground has been made with the joining of Bernie Eclestone and Turkish Prime Minister on Sep10, 03.. And the construction has started.. The ground is 5,3 Km length and tours are taking place on the counter clock direction.. Course has ups and downs and so many places tha allow passing of cars, which makes the race so attractive...

    Your teams Flag (Ferrari, Mc Laren, Renault, BMW etc..). Your hat and your Camera.

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  • Address: Kurtkoy, Pendik - Istanbul
  • Directions: The race ground is near to the second airport of Istanbul.

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    Football Mad!!
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  • If you're a football fan, and even if you're not, try a visit to one of the big Istanbul clubs if you happen to be there during the season. Galatasaray and Besiktas play very close to central Istanbul. It's a worthwhile trip, just for the atmosphere!! Just be careful!

    A helmet and a bullet proof vest. Just kidding!! Even though it's not as dangerous as a lot of people might think, it pays to be careful. Don't carry stuff you don't absolutely need, get there early, and either leave early or after the rush.

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  • Directions: Galatasaray plays near Mecidiyekoy and Besiktas' stadium is near the Ritz Carlton, right by the water

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    The Biggest Stadium and the Rivals of Istanbul
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  • If you happen to be in Istanbul while there is a match between the two rival teams of Istanbul, Fenerbahce and Gala.. Do not miss to watch this game.. Fenerbahce Stadium, on the Asian side, is the Biggest Football stadium in Istanbul with 52,000 seated capacity .. The matches between Fener and Gala in this Stadium is a not to miss out opportunity. Note: Last match between Fener and Gala in this stadium has created an unbelievable score of 6-0..

    Do not wear any red clothes...:)

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  • Theme: Sports Watching
  • Address: Fenerbahce Stadium, Kadikoy - Istanbul
  • Directions: On the Asian side, Walking distance from the Kadikoy Port..

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    HAVE FUN !
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  • In Spring 1907, the youth of Kadikoy sown the seeds of the sparkling successes by establishing FENERBAHCE Club. Winning its first championship in 1911, FENERBAHCE is not only the honour of its Turkish fans, bu the success stories are also spread throughout the world. To be a FENERBAHCE fan means to be previleged... SINCE 1907.

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  • Address: ASIA PART OF ISTANBUL... KADIKOY
  • Directions: 1KM TO KADIKOY HARBOUR
  • Website: www.fenerbahce.org
  • Other Contact: www.1907.org

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