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local food   Istanbul

local food, Istanbul

 33 Reviews  This syrupy sweet treat - dessert ring - is made from semolina and deep fried. It's very rich. You can find these in street carts all around Istanbul. Not one of my favorites, but a definite must-try! 

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mosques etiquette   Istanbul

mosques etiquette, Istanbul

 26 Reviews   It was nice to see and hear how Muslims pray in real, how they are invited for a pray, how they clear their bodies before pray, bowing at pray time or putting shoes after going out of mosques. Most... 

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clothes   Istanbul

clothes, Istanbul

 9 Reviews   Istanbul has all the seasons like winter, spring, summer and fall. So check the weather report before your visit. The city is with more than 14 million people and very cosmopolite. Unlike some... 

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tea and coffee   Istanbul

tea and coffee, Istanbul

 31 Reviews  Being a coffee lover, I assumed that I was going to love Turkish coffee. But after my first glass of Turkish tea (cay), I was hooked!! We found every excuse to stop in one of the many cafes for a... 

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turkish words   Istanbul

turkish words, Istanbul

 14 Reviews  The Foreign Service Institute is a branch of the US Department of State, so all their materials are copyright-free--anybody can use them without charge. Some generous people who owned the tapes or... 

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nargileh   Istanbul

nargileh, Istanbul

 11 Reviews  This is an old looking teahouse where you also get the chance to try out a nargileh (water smoking pipe which bubbles when you suck air out of it). There are a few establishments inside but the one to... 

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raki (drink)   Istanbul

raki (drink), Istanbul

 8 Reviews  In meyhane culture it is very important to stay sober and cool, act reasonable while drinking. I’ve been in meyhanes in which waiters can kick you out if you get drunk and start to sing or talk... 

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hospitality   Istanbul

hospitality, Istanbul

 15 Reviews  Yes, hospitality is a real characteristic of Turkish people, and my room in Dolmabahce Palace was very comfortable. I didn't want to abuse their hospitality, and that's why I didn't accept to stay... 

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bargaining   Istanbul

bargaining, Istanbul

 12 Reviews   In Istanbul, and, I believe, other parts of Turkey as well, it is hard to imagine selling without bargaining. Even in shops, if you see it is like private owned, prices are not always fixed and it is... 

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shoes   Istanbul

shoes, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  Getting your shoes polished won't be a problem. On the major street you will find men that handle their antique tools with great enthousiasm. My advice is to pick out a seasoned shoe shiner and not... 

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music   Istanbul

music, Istanbul

 8 Reviews  In Istanbul people listen to all kinds of music, from rock to pop to jazz to metal to electronica, you name it and there's probably a club for it. Every year there is an International Jazz Festival,... 

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phone numbers   Istanbul

phone numbers, Istanbul

 3 Reviews  International telephone access code of Turkey is 90.Then area codes. For Istanbul it is 212 (European side) and 216 (Asian side), Ankara 312 and Izmir 232. All telephone numbers are have seven digits... 

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tipping   Istanbul

tipping, Istanbul

 2 Reviews  Turks are generally a welcoming race of people, eager to help and proud to show off their country. Sometimes the help can become overbearing. People here, once they've assisted you in any small... 

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Song from Izmir

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Izmir is 35this is an example for Izmir music..... A song from Izmir

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Song from Istanbul

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Istanbull is 34this is an example for Istanbul music..... A song from Istanbul

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Song From Icel ( Mersin )

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Icel is 33this is an example for Icel music..... A song from Icel

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Song from Isparta

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Isparta is 32this is an example for Isparta music..... A song from Isparta

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Song from Hatay

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Hatay is 31this is an example for Hatay music..... A song from Hatay

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Song from Hakkari

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Hakkari is 30this is an example for Hakkari music..... A song from Hakkari

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Song from Gumushane

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TURKIYE , is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Gumushane is 29this is an example for Gumushane music..... A song from Gumushane

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song from Ankara

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Turkey is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Ankara is 06this is an example for Ankara music ....A song from Ankara

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Song from Antalya

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Turkey is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Antalya is 07this is an example for Antalya music please watch the video clip :A song from Antalya

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Song from Aydin

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Turkey is a very rich country in the folkloric music.Every city has is folkloric flavorI decide to find music for the people which are interested with the local folkloric songsImmatriculation number of Aydin is 09this is an example for Aydin music please watch the video clip :A song from Aydin

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