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 |  | blue mosque The Blue Mosque is one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul, especially when viewed from the First Hill or from the Asian shore of the Sea of Marmara. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semidomes, nice courtyards and six slender minarets. The Blu...  |
 |  | Istanbul, Turkey: An Introduction TURKEY: ISTANBUL Turkey is culturally, historically, and geographically the cradle of civilization. It has been the fountainhead for the three most powerful societies in history: the Hitite, the Byzantine, and the Ottoman Empire. Situated between the continents of Eu... |
 | | Kapalı Çarşı (Grand Bazaar) Get lost in the Kapalı Çarşı (Grand Bazaar), the world's oldest and largest shopping centre. A shopper's paradise since the mid-15th century, this vibrant bazaar has everything you could ever hope for and more. With over 58 streets and 4,000 shops, it is a shopaholi... |
 | | Night Cruise on the Bosphorous To truly experience Istanbul's romantic splendor, take the Bosphorus night cruise with the Ferry or the TurYol Boat. Experience the Old City, as you watch the fishing boats gently rock to and fro on the waves. Let the twinkling city lights, and the curtain of stars abov... |
 | | Ortakoy For a truly relaxing sunday treat, head over to the Ortakoy, where you'll find an array of artsy bistros, boutiques, and cafes. Known as the "village in the middle," this suburb by the Bosphorus shore is considered to be Istanbul's hippiest, trendiest, and most sophisti... |
 | | Konuk Evi The restaurant within the Konuk Evi Hotel, with its glass conservatory and lush fauna filled garden, will make you feel as though you've stepped into a modern Garden of Eden. A short distance from the Aya Sofya, the abundant greenery will relax you from the hustle-and-b... |
 | | The Galata Tower The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi in Turkish) or better known as the Tower of Christ, is a sight as powerful as its name. As a former stronghold of the Genoese defense system of 1348 in Pera, this intimidating sight dominates the Istanbul skyline. Standing at 66.90 meter... |
 |  | Atolye Mountaineering For those looking to burn off the calories from the rich biryani's, raki's, and kofte's, look no further than Atolye Mountaineering. It's a slice of adventure in the city. An artificial rock wall in the middle of Istanbul, the wall has 125m2 of climbing area and 1000 st... |
 | | Nevizade Sokak For a truly local experience, head over to the fish market located on the street opposite Galatasaray Lise about half way down Istiklal. Not a place for the indecisive as there are about 20 meyhanes with a variety of meze and drinks to choose from. Sit with the locals a... |
 | | Tugra Restaurant For a truly royal experience dine out in style in the Tugra Restaurant in Ciragan Palace. Not exactly wallet friendly, but there is a price for exceptional food, a view of the Bosphorus, and the experience of dining in the palace of a former Sultan. It is not only the l... |
 | | Sherlock Holmes For the Brits who are feeling a bit homesick or travellers shisha'd out, head over to the Sherlock Holmes pub. Its often filled with local yuppies, expatriates, and weary travellers. You wont find Sherlock or Watson anywhere, but you will find some imported beer and mal... |
 | | ORIENT INTERNATIONAL HOSTEL One of the more popular hostels in the Sultanahmet district. It provides a deluxe experience for an affordable price. The Orient has a cafe on the top floor that overlooks the Bosphorus, as well as a basement bar with Shisha's (Hookah's) and belly dancers. If there is s... |
 | | Sultan Hostel A small and quiant hostel, the Sultan usually attracts the Fez bus crowds. It has a busy street cafe where backpackers tend to socialize and mix drinks. dm 8 Euros/single 16 Euros/dbl 22 Euros/tr 30 Euros... |
 | | Chillout Hostel For party backpackers this hostel is the perfect place to "chillout." Right of the Istiklal Caddesi, this hostel emphasizes the ideals of binge drinking and bar hopping. A good home for social butterflies. dm 7.75 Euros/s 8 Euros/dbl 17.75-23.50 Euros... |
 | | Anıtkabir - The Mausoleum of Atatürk Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was born in 1881 in Selânik, which today is Thessaloniki in Greece. When he was 24 years old, he graduated from Military School as a lieutenant and was based in Damascus. He had always been against the regime of the Ottoman Empire so je joine... |
 |  | Atakule Tower Built in 1989, Atakule Tower is the communications and observation tower of Ankara. It is 125 metres high and hosts a viewing platform and a rotating restaurant (360° in one hour). At the base of Atakule Tower there is a shopping mall with several cafés and restauran... |
 | | EATING GUIDE: ISTANBUL One of the most exciting aspects of travelling is trying out the local cuisine. Istanbul, for foodtrippers, taste-test junkies, and just plain old food lovers, is a 24-hour gastronomic feast. A fusion of Eastern and Western delights, the delicacies of Istanbul will inva... |
 | | Telve Cafe Serving rich, traditional Turkish meals and hookah pipes, this patio restaurant is a good deal for the hungry and weary. Located at the Western End of the hostel area, it partially succeeds as an 'non-touristic' restaurant and allows for some breathing space from the ho... |
 | | Borsa Fast Food True to its name, Borsa Fast Food, has almost everything your stretched out stomach could want. From traditional Turkish fare to ice-cream, and even funnily enough, alcohol this little cantina has a wide range of goodies to choose from. It's McDonald's more authentic an... |
 | | Istanbul, Turkey: Events Guide The abundance of events in Istanbul lead to an exotic and exciting trip. The Holy Month of Ramadan would have most of the people fasting from sunrise to sunset (at the exact times), therefore be polite and save your feast for sunset when they break their fast. If you re... |
 | | Istanbul Modern Art Museum Istanbul Modern Art Museum or Istanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi in Turkish is the country's version of the New York MoMA. Simply referred as the Istanbul Moder, this former dock warehouse in Tophase is in itself, a sight to behold. Located on the souther Bosphorus shore and... |