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Istanbul
Istanbul is the largest city in
Turkey. It is located on the
Bosphorus strait, and includes parts on both
the European side (Thrace) and the Asian side (Anatolia) - making it
the only city in the world that contains parts in two different continents.
As of
2007,
Istanbul had an estimated population of 11,008,790.
Istanbul has a very long history and has been known during its existence by
a variety of different names (some of which are still in use in some parts of the world)
including
"Byzantium",
"Constantinople",
"Tsarigrad" and
"Stamboul", although since
1930,
the Turkish authorities have requested foreigners to refer to the city
as "Istanbul", including in their own languages. In fact, if you were
to send a letter to the city using any name other than "Istanbul", you
will find that the Turkish postal service will refuse to deliver the letter!
The current city was founded in 324, on the site of the ancient Greek
city of Byzantium, by the
Roman Emperor Constantine the Great, and intended to become the new
capital of the Roman Empire. The city was initially
called "Nova Roma" (New Rome), but after Constantine's
death in 337 it was renamed "Constantinople"
(city of Constantine). The city was the capital of the Eastern
Roman Empire, and later the Byzantine Empire
(except for the period from 1204 to 1261, when it was ruled by
Western European crusaders as the capital of the Latin Empire of Constantinople).
The city remained the capital of the Byzantine Empire until
it was conquered by the Ottoman Turks in 1453 - the city
then became the capital of Ottoman Empire, and remained so until
the end of the Ottoman Empire in
1922.
Suleymaniye Camii Mosque on Hill Above City, Istanbul, Turkey Photographic Print
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Here are some posters of Istanbul:
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Dried Fruit and Spices for Sale, Spice Market, Istanbul, Turkey
9" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Darrell Gulin.
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Bosphoros River Bridge and Ortakoy Camii Mosque, Ortakoy District, Istanbul, Turkey
12" X 9"
Photographic Print
Artist: Gavin Hellier.
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Spice Market Culture, Istanbul, Turkey
16" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Joe Restuccia III.
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Aya Sofya Sultanahmet, Unesco World Heritage Site, Istanbul, Turkey
12" X 9"
Photographic Print
Artist: Gavin Hellier.
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Istiklal Caddesi, Beyoglu, Istanbul, Turkey
9" X 12"
Photographic Print
Artist: Izzet Keribar.
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Bridge Lit Up at Night, Istanbul, Turkey
24" X 8"
Photographic Print
Artist: Panoramic Images.
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Here are some books about Istanbul:
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By Rose Baring
DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Istanbul will lead you straight to the best attractions Istanbul has to offer. Packed with detailed maps, beautiful cutaways, and floor plans of all of Istanbul's major sights, this guide explores every facet that makes Istanbul dynamic, from the unique mix of Muslim and Christian history to the sprawling architecture of the Topkapi Palace to the lively Istanbul nightlife and festival culture. This fully updated and expanded guide provides comprehensive guidance on the best things to do in Istanbul, such as exploring the Beylglu district for buzzing arts, culture and nightlife, market shopping for top fashion labels, and discovering the Hagia Sophia and all the highlights of the Istanbul metropolis. With dozens of reviews for hotels, recommendations for restaurants and hippest places for entertainment, tips for haggling and shopping, as well as a new pullout map with detailed sheet maps and useful transportation information, the DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Istanbul provides all the insider tips a traveler in Istanbul needs. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Travel guidebook to Istanbul. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE:
Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
3D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
Specially devised walking tours, special events info
Now includes a new durable, oversized pullout map with useful transportation information, a distance chart, a street and sight index, and practical information for getting around the city. |
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By Lale Surmen Aran
Avalon Travel Publishing
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Istanbul. Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapı Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick trip to Asia, and end the day relaxing in a Turkish bath. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to get around on the city's trams and ferries, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket. |
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DK Eyewitness Top 10: Istanbul travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Istanbul has to offer. Whether you wish to experience the Ottoman opulence of Topkapi Palace, find the liveliest nightlife, visit the captivating art galleries, or shop in Istanbul's amazing market, the Grand Bazaar, this pocket-size travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of the city, whatever your budget.
There are dozens of Top 10 lists including the Top 10 Turkish restaurants, Top 10 liveliest bars and clubs, the Top 10 places to stay in Istanbul, and even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid! The Top 10 Istanbul travel guide is packed with beautiful illustrations and detailed cutaways of the greatest attractions of Istanbul, with comprehensive reviews and recommendations of Istanbul's best hotels, markets, festivals, shopping, and nightlife.
Each Top 10 guide now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
Your guide to the Top 10 best of everything in Istanbul. |
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By MobileReference
MobileReference
Released: 2011-03-09
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This illustrated Travel Guide is a part of the Mobi Sights series, our concise guides that only feature the most essential information on city attractions. This guide is designed for optimal navigation on eReaders, smartphones, and other mobile electronic devices. Inside you will find a locator map and a list of top attractions linked to individual articles. Addresses, telephones, hours of operation and admissions information are included.
Please search for "Travel Istanbul," part of the Mobi Travel series, if you are interested in the complete travel guide that includes more maps and attractions with additional articles on history, cultural venues, transportation, districts, dining, accommodations, units conversion, and a phrasebook.
NEW FEATURE: The attraction articles now include links to Google Maps. On a dedicated electronic reader with a slow connection and a primitive browser, Google Maps will display the attraction on the map along with metro stations, roads, and nearby attractions. On an internet-enabled device such as the iPhone and the iPad, Google Maps will even show you the route from your current location to the attraction you want to go to.
With this travel guide you can turn some eReaders into an audio guides. For example, on the Kindle, just open an article and click Shift+SYM to activate text-to-speech. Put the speaker on the back of the Kindle against your ear and enjoy your virtual travel companion. Press Spacebar to pause/resume text-to-speech.
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By Virginia Maxwell
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WHAT WILL YOUR ISTANBUL ENCOUNTER BE?
…getting giddy with the whirling dervishes
…rich kilims, dazzling jewellery and marketplace banter in the Grand Bazaar
…taking your time to muse on artistic inspiration at Istanbul Modern
…dining like a sultan on meze selections or fabulously fresh fish
…Greek liturgies, Macedonian synagogues or Albanian meatballs on a Golden Horn cruise
…chasing Medusa’s head and ghostly carp in the subterranean Basilica Cistern
DISCOVER TWICE THE CITY IN HALF THE TIME…
full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood
maps for easy navigation
our Turkophile author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, architectural treasures and ferry trips
unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break
local experts reveal Istanbul’s secrets: from crime author Barbara Nadel’s favourite neighborhood to a Grand Bazaar jeweler’s shopping recommendations
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By Lynn A. Levine
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- Let Frommer's Istanbul take you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Our expert author shares her insights and opnions on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams.
- Our walking tours introduce you to the city's many faces, from the back streets of ancient neighborhoods to the underground world of Byzantine ruins.
- Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth discussion of the city's complex history and culture; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
From the Book: Street Food in Istanbul
 | A vendor with simits (a bread ring covered with sesame seeds).
Photo by KnottyBill/Frommers.com Community | Whether it's the giant bagel-style sesame bread (simit), huge baked potatoes (kumpir) covered in a multitude of toppings, a traditional doner kebap served in pita bread, balik ekmek (fish sandwich), or delicious baklava treats, Istanbul's ubiquitous street stalls are a welcome sight -- and smell -- to hungry visitors.
Where to Eat:
Kadikoy and Ortakoy, two neighborhoods on the European side of Istanbul, have several lanes and markets lined with food stalls. Istiklal Caddesi in the Taksim neighborhood is a pedestrian-only street with plenty of food vendors.
How Much:
A fully laden kumpir will set you back about 6 Turkish Lira ($3.80) and a simit around 1 Turkish lira (63¢).
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By Brian Lawrenson
Marco Polo Press
Released: 2010-06-13
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Istanbul is one of the most exotic cities on earth. It is rich in culture and history. Join a couple’s once-in-a-lifetime experience as they explore the sights of Istanbul, shop in the bazaars, experience the foods and then go on a journey of exploration that takes them to Gallipoli, across the Dardanelles, on to Ephesus, Fethiye to Cappadocia to eventually arrive in wild eastern Turkey at Lake Van. After you have read this account you’ll fall in love with Turkey and its people.
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By Sheila Simkin
Released: 2011-11-25
Kindle Edition
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Istanbul is vibrant, exciting, historic, huge, noisy and chaotic! A city that has to be visited and revisited to see only a portion of the “must sees.” Three days, the amount of time tourists usually spend here, will only touch on its attractions. Prepare to be on the go from daybreak until late in the evening when Istanbul’s famous sights are lit against the skyline. Walk feet down to the nubs through incredible neighborhoods, exotic sights wherever you look. And eat yourself into a Pistachio Baklava stupor...
The Spice Bazaar (also called the “Egyptian Bazaar”) sells spices and aphrodisiacs! Spend hours in Topkapi Palace Museum with its never-ending rooms and mind-blowing emeralds. Gawk at the magnificent mosiacs and marble pillars in Saint Sophia, once the greatest church in Christendom; the fantabulous Blue Mosque, even more beautiful at night. Get lost in the forerunner of all shopping malls - The Grand Bazaar built in the 1400s with 3,600 shops; and don’t forget to buy a blue bead to ward off evil!
You, too, can take an Exotic Vacation. Such a trip can be had for less than taking the family to DisneyWorld.
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- Important Tips for Traveling in Turkey.
- The Dos and Don’ts of Planning A Trip to Istanbul.
- Moneysaving Tips for Istanbul.
- How to See the Best of Istanbul Without Wasting Time.
Now, Travels With Sheila tells it like it is with personalized, up-to-date information and photographs. What you need to make the most of your trip in Istanbul; a city that you simply can't visit too often. |
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By Dick Blankenship
Dick Blankenship
Released: 2011-07-16
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This book is for experienced travelers who aren't looking for the cheapest ticket to Europe. They don't mind getting a good bargain, but they're willing to pay for thrilling experiences. This is not an all-inclusive travel guide. Rather, it teaches you how to plan and execute an itinerary that will put WOW in your travel!
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