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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.
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The guide that shows you what other travel books only tell you! Capturing the vivid atmosphere of its unique subject, DK's Eyewitness Travel Guide: Istanbul explores the exotic port of call that sits between European and Asian Turkey. With more than 700 full-color photographs, street-by-street maps, and 3-D aerial views-this handbook is the most visual reference to Istanbul imaginable. See art and artifacts from Topkapi Palace and the various collections of the city's Archaeological Museum. Special features highlight the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. The guide also recommends side trips to the Bosphorus, the straits separating Europe from Asia that link the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. Istanbul's phenomenal history, blend of cultures, people, landscape, landmarks, and cuisine are fully captured in numerous features throughout this educational and entertaining travel companion. |
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Who but Rick Steves can tell travelers the best ways to visit Istanbul's world-renowned Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace, explore the waters of the Bosphorus, and bargain hunt through famous bazaars. With Rick Steves' Istanbul, travelers can experience everything Istanbul, has to offer - economically and hassle-free. European destination website, for insight on hotels, restaurants, sights, and culture * Contains color maps and photos America's #1 authority on travel to Europe, Rick's time-tested recommendations for safe and enjoyable travel in Europe have been used by millions of Americans in search of their own unique European travel experience. |
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This ebook is a handy and usable travel guide to Istanbul. It was adapted for the Kindle from wikitravel.org*, which was named by Time magazine as one of the 50 best websites of 2008. This ebook has been prepared by Dolphin books specifically for the Amazon Kindle, and includes careful formatting and a hyperlinked table of contents.
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Table of Contents Index A-Z | Index Chapters General: About | Useful Info | History | Geography | Istanbul Province | Demographics | Economy | Education | Stay Healthy | Stay Safe | Cope | Sleep Maps: Turkey | Turkey Regions | Turkey Rail | Istanbul | Istanbul Districts | Metro | Istanbul Rail Phrasebook: About | Intro | Phraselist Transport: Overview | Get in | Get around | Public Transport Attractions: Do | See | Buy | Shopping Malls Culture: Overview | Holidays | Music venues | Events | Sports | Museums Landmarks: Cityscape | Palaces | Mosques | Churches | Synagogues | Buildings & Structures | Parks | Streets & Squares Eat & Drink: Turkish Cuisine | Eat | Drink By Area: Districts | List | Princes' Islands | Get out Turkey: About | Provinces & Districts | Get in | Get around | Buy | History | Culture | Folklore | Contact | Respect | Stay healthy | Stay safe |
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