Istanbul Travel Tips
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Turkish Food in Istanbul
Written by Viator, May 2013
Istanbul also offers a wide array of regional and specialty Turkish dishes. Here are a few that you should definitely sample, many of which can be found on the street or on a Turkish food tour . ... Read more
Istanbul by Night
Written by Viator, May 2011
Istanbul has a killer nightlife, with nightclubs lining the Bosphorus in summer along a strip known as the ‘Golden Mile’. There are tea gardens and coffee houses in Sultanahmet, groovy bars in ... Read more
Istiklal Caddesi Eating & Drinking
Written by Viator, April 2011
Istiklal Caddesi is where locals come to eat, drink and shop. The street is to Istanbul as the Champs-Elysees is to Paris and Broadway is to New York City. Istiklal Caddesi is an incredibly bustling ... Read more
Istanbul Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
From Roman-era plumbing to Byzantine mosaics and Ottoman harems, Istanbul has centuries of history to share. After touring the mosques and palaces, be sure to relax at one of the famous Turkish ... Read more
Bosphorus Cruises
Written by Viator, August 2010
One of the best ways to get a feel for Istanbul is to take a cruise on the legendary Bosphorus. Begin the tour with a brief visit to the 17th century Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul's most colorful ... Read more
Authentic Istanbul
Written by Simona , Italy, February 2011
Once you will be in Istanbul you will really feel between two continents. Enjoy a city trip and discover this authentic city.
Exhibition : From Konstantiniyye to Istanbul
Written by Istanbul Expert: ... , Turkey, March 2012
People coming to Istanbu l usually want to see the major sights of ancient history during their stay in this beautiful city. Who wouldn’t want to see a 1500-year-old Byzantine church or an Ottoman ... Read more
Shopping Fest starts in Istanbul
Written by Istanbul Expert: ... , Turkey, March 2011
Istanbul is ready for shopping! Istanbul, one of the most dynamic cities in the world, will become the global capital of shopping and entertainment during the Istanbul Shopping Fest which runs from ... Read more
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera in Istanbul
Written by Istanbul Expert: ... , Turkey, February 2011
Between December 23,2010 and March 20,2011, the Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera from the Gelman Collection exhibition introduces to art lovers two of the most outstanding, globally renowned Mexican ... Read more
Süleymaniye Mosque re-opened to visitors
Written by Istanbul Expert: ... , Turkey, February 2011
Istanbul-the bridge between Asia and Europa hosted two great empires during long time and which has lots of historical remains from the Roman and Ottoman periods.The most beautiful and largest ... Read more
Where to See Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul
Written by JC , Germany, June 2012
The phrase “whirling dervish” – as it is used in English – suggests someone out of control, spinning madly, directionless. In fact, true whirling dervishes practice a very controlled art with ... Read more
Amasra: A Black Sea Escape
Written by JC , Germany, May 2012
Most visitors to Turkey in search of a beach holiday head straight to the brash resorts which line the Aegean or Mediterranean Seas. But Turkey’s verdant Black Sea coast, more or less as long ... Read more
Yildiz Palace
Written by JC , Germany, April 2012
By the late 19th century, the Ottoman Empire was in terminal decline, beset by violence, infighting and constant shrinkage of its domains. Yet every time a chunk of the empire disappeared it seems ... Read more
Historic Route from Istanbul to Mecca
Written by JC , Germany, February 2012
Turkey has many officially-recognized culture routes that are ideal for anyone wishing to delve deeper into the country’s history, natural wonders and way of life. Signposted, GPS-friendly and ... Read more
Topkapi's Harem
Written by JC , Germany, October 2011
The word “harem” comes to us from Arabic via Turkish, but its original meaning got lost in translation. Whereas we understand it to mean a store of readily available concubines, it actually meant ... Read more
