Istanbul Ili Travel Guide

 305 Reviews  Thats a real "must see" spot of Istanbul, whether you are a tourist or a local ... As being the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465 - 1856) of their 624-year... 

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 299 Reviews  What can be said about a structure that has changed the face of architecture, religion and humanity? I think Procopius, in his works De Aedificis really captured it when he wrote "For it soars to a... 

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 108 Reviews  It is only to be expected that the capital of the Empire would have a rather large marketplace or bazaar, and indeed the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul does not disappoint. This is a far cry from the chic,... 

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 23 Reviews  Surely Istanbul is a must-see city. Especially the European side of the city is very beautiful and filled with interesting historic places. But there are some places that must be avoided. Generally,... 

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 246 Reviews   One of the most famous monuments of Turkish and Islamic art, the mosque is visited by all who come to Istanbul and gains their admiration. This imperial mosque is an example of classical Turkish... 

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 66 Reviews  This is an old bazaar where local crafts, clothes, jewellery, fake brands, perfumes.... and so much more is sold. One needs to be an expert bargainer. It is best to go here only if you are confident... 

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 44 Reviews  I took a cab from near the Hagia Sofia to the Taksim area. He was very nice, spoke a little English, and told me that there was a big football game that day and so he must take a detour. The fare,... 

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 109 Reviews  The Bosphorus is famous for its position as a divider of continents, despite the fact that the two continents it separates are in fact joined by the massive landmass known as Russia. Nevertheless, it... 

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 39 Reviews  Uskudar is a large and densely populated district and municipality of the city on the Anatolian / Asian shore of the Bosphorus. It is bordered on the north by Beykoz, on the east by Umraniye, on the... 

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 39 Reviews   Tursu is very commonly consumed in Turkey by locals, especially by native foods as like nohut, kuru fasulye, bezelye and even with döner a sidedish .... :) Besides consumed as "food", also the... 

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 18 Reviews  I think this tip is applicable in all the major touristy areas, but especially in the Grand Bazaar. Do not ignore warnings! The risk is great. Luckily I read warnings before I ventured in the Bazaar,... 

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