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istanbul city hotels

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Istanbul City Hotels, Turkey

The city of Istanbul, Turkey, is divided into two parts; the old city peninsula and the new city area. Consequently, all the hotels of mentioned in this web site have been classified accordingly.

Both districts certainly have their own advantages. Staying in accommodation in the Old City allows you to be within walking distance to most of the main touristic attractions - among cobbled streets, beautiful buildings accompanied by a very quiet nightscene. On the other hand, staying in accommodation in the downtown area presents you with a multitude of entertainment and nightlife possibilities - at your doorstep, should you prefer to be at the center of the more modern, multicultural and faster-paced side to Istanbul.

The Istanbul hotels that have been selected are a limited number of the more exclusive hotels, which reflect our personal favorites only, for upholding high quality and service.

istanbul museums

2009-05-27T05:06:00.000-07:00

THE MUSEUM OF TURKISH and ISLAMIC ART(Türk Islam Eserleri Müzesi)
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art has an impressive collection of Islamic Art, housed in Ibrahim Pasha's old Palace. The building of the museum build in 1524 for Ibrahim Pasha, who's was the Grand Vizier of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. Museum is located aside of Topkapi Palace. Historical building of this museum is one of the private residence that survived from Ottoman time to actual days. The Museum Of Turkish and Islamic Arts offers collection of 40 thousand items which are very rich and eclectic array of Islamic artifacts from different epochs and civilizations. Korans and Koran stands from all over the Islamic world and beautiful works of fine oriental rugs and kilim, tiles, wood carvings, ceramics, calligraphy pieces, Turkish folk life clothing, glassware and clayware. The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is the place where you can learn about the lifestyles of Turks at every level of society, from the 8th century to the present.

MOSAIC MUSEUM (Mozayik Müzesi)
Mosaic Museum tucked behind the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul. This Museum was built to preserve exceptionally fine mosaic pavements from the 5th and 6th centuries (from the reign of Justinian, 527-565), which were in the Great Palace of the Byzantine Emperor. Beautiful mosaics above depict mythological and hunting scenes including that of two men subduing a tiger. Museum open every day of the week, except Tuesdays.Ph:212-5181205

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
Museum is located in Topkapi Palace complex and displays archeological pieces from the period 2500 B.C. to 500 A.D.Items on display are antiquities from the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hattie and Hittite civilizations and Greek, Roman, Byzantine architecture and sculpture, clayware, bronze, glassware plus coins and medallions. Museum open daily, except Mondays. Ph. 212-5207740

MILITARY MUSEUM (Askeri Müze)Museum is located In the north-western corner of Yildiz Park in Besiktas district of Istanbul.Items on display are a number of the weapons, flags and banners plus honor medals and decorations from Ottoman army and Turkish Republic. And some personal artifacts belonging to Atatürk from the 1915 Gallipolis campaign. Also this museum offers royal tents which used for the meeting of the 'Divan' and another to house the Sacred Relics.During summer months old Janissary Band present a show every afternoon, don't miss it! Ph. 212-2321698

ATATÜRK MUSEUM (Atatürk Müzesi)Istanbul Atatürk Museum is located in Sisli district of Istanbul (20-30 minutes drive from Taksim square). A beautiful three storied building was residence for Ataturk and his mother after his return from the Syrian front. Earlier years in this museum this Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and friends held the secret meetings and conferences before he left Istanbul for Samsun, where he started the war of Independence. The Museum contains Ataturk's some of personal belongings, plus historical pictures.

AVIATION MUSEUM (Havacilik Müzesi)Museum Located in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport area. This Museum traces the development of flight technology in Turkey. The museum which covers nearly 12.000 square meters of open and 3000 square meters of indoor space which displays a collection of war planes, cargo planes, helicopters, anti air craft artillery, missiles and radar items used in the Turkish Air Forces.

The MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (Güzel sanatlar Müzesi)(Open everyday except Monday & Tuesday) One of the best museums in Turkey for painting and sculpture, dating back to the late 19th century. Located at the Crown Prince Apartments of the Dolmabahce palace in Besiktas. The Museum of Fine Arts displays Turkish paintings and sculptures from the end of the 19th century to the present day.

CALLIGRAPHY MUSEUM (Kaligrafi Müzesi)This museum is located at Beyazit Square... which is very near to Sultanahmet Square. The building of this museum originally was a medrese (religions school) and was used also as municipality library up to 1945, then it became museum. Of the Ottoman arts, Calligraphy was the most important. Such mundane items as tax reports, property deeds and imperial edicts became exquisite works of art. Each of the sultans had their own monogram in stylized script, called a tugra. Sultan Ahmet III and Sultan Bayazid II were skilled calligraphers. Museum has an amazing collection of Korans, Tugras, Imperial orders and Seals, Hilya-i-Sherif ( description of the Mohammed), equipment and apparatus for calligraphic writing, miniatures, holly relics and samples of book binding. Museum open daily, except Sundays and Mondays. Ph. 212-5275851

Istanbul tours & Sight seeing

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Where to Visit Istanbul
If you plan to stay five days in Istanbul and want to spend it as efficient as possible, here are my suggestions for you. You can change the ranking of days upon your request.
After a relaxing day, now you can go back on the track and spare a day for the Topkapi palace and surrounding structures. Take a tram and get off at Sultanahmet station, when you walk to the Square, you will see St Sophia on you left and Blue mosque on your right. Turn left to the backside of St Sophia. This road will lead you to the Palace.

Before reaching the palace two important sights are the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and the "Sogukcesme Sokagi". You can easily catch the fountain with its attractive motives and nice Dom. "Sogukçesme Sokagi" with the old Istanbul houses, lays on the other side of the Fountain. Make a short walk in the street and watch for the renovated old Istanbul houses on the Edge of Istanbul Walls. Now you can lead to the big door where is the opening to the first courtyard. In the first court yard on the left side is the St Irene Church. To visit this church is under the admission of St Sophia museum, however I could only find a chance to visit once.

When you enter the Church there is a stone ramp, which descend s a long to the level of the interior. When you reach the interior you will see the semicircular front with semi-domed above and there are seats for the clergy. In the semi-dome, there is an ancient mosaic of a simple cross in a black border.

After your tour in the St Irene Museum, now lead to the entrance of the Topkapi palace. You will see a crowd waiting in front of the ticket offices. And you will easily catch the gate of Topkapi palace. Topkapi palace is open from 9:00 to 16:00 except Tuesdays. Entrance tickets are obtained from the gateway. There are different parts in the museum and each of them has a different entrance fee. The entrance to the Topkapi museum is 10 YTL, (~ 7,5 USD ) Entrance to the Harem is 10 YTL . Harem is inside the palace and has a separate entrance. In order to visit the Harem you need to wait for the tours, there are tours in every half an hour and Harem is closing at 15:30 hrs. (Closing hours represent last entrance time). I would suggest touring the palace first and visiting Harem later. Topkapi palace is probably one of the best palaces you can see on earth. You will definitely be impressed, one missing thing in the palace for me is as everything is on an exhibition you don't see a real reflection of how people were living in the past. Topkapi Palace could take your whole day, but you should spare some time for some other places. After Topkapi palace you can visit the Archeological museum . When you reach the first courtyard outside the palace, you will see the signs showing the Museum. Archeological museum is on the right side below the road. The entrance fee is 5 YTL (3 USD) Open all day except Monday, from 9:00 to 17.00.
When you are finished with the Archeological museum, just walk down the road and you will reach the entrance of Gulhane Park. If you want to relax a bit, a walk in the park will be very nice. Park has been re-organized recently and has a very nice looking with so many nice and colorful flowers. The day is not over yet. One more activity can fit for this day and this is a visit to Miniaturk. Miniaturk is a mini model park of Turkiye.
The park is open from 09:00 to 17:00. And in summer it is open till 20:00 hrs. So a late visit is still possible in summer days. On miniaturk Turkey's rich historical and cultural heritage is being displayed with their Marquet te's. If you plan a visit to Istanbul, this is a must see event, you should put in to your agenda. You can have snap to all main structures in Turkey in such a short time. After the Park or skipping the park after the museum, you shall w alk or take the tram to eminonu, to reach to Miniaturk I advice taking a taxi from Eminonu. It shall cost 9 -10 YTL (~ 6-7 USD) The entrance fee to the park is around 10 YTL (~ 7 USD). .

The park is located over on a 56-hectare area along the coast of the Golden Horn. Hagia Sophia, Aspendos Theater, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sumela Monastery, Fairy Chimneys, Mount Nemrud and the ancient city of Ephesus are some of those among the historical and cultural works of art in the park. There is also a small bridge, which is copied from the Bosphorus Bridge between Europe and Asia.
After Miniaturk you can again take a taxi to Eminonu and back to your hotel. Or since you are in Golden horn, a visit to "Cibalikapi" fish restaurant will be favorable.

Another Day in Istanbul. Dolmabahce Palace , Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and Galata tower are the sights of the day's program. Now we are going to take a bus from Eminonu to go to Dolmabahce Palace. In front of the ferry port, buses leaves to various parts of Istanbul. If you get on the Bus from Eminonu to Besiktas, you will pass in front of the Palace. You need to get a ticket for the bus and it costs 1,3 YTL, (1 USD). After 3-4 stops you will see a place where Sea buses and Ferries port (Kabatas), you need to get off from here if you happen to pass this stop do not mind you can get off the next stop and walk back.. When you stopped at Kabatas walk to the front and after 200 meters you will see the Dolmabahce palace on the Right side at the seaside. Dolmabahce palace is closed on Monday and Thursdays and open for public from 9:00 to 16:00. There are two parts on the palace "Selamlik" and "Harem", and both have different entrance fees. Fees are for Selamlik 12 YTL (~9 USD) and for Harem is 10 YTL. You can have a ticket for both of them for 18 YTL. On the entrance there are tour guides arranged by the palace and they are gathering people and you are touring the palace with small groups. You need to wear blue plastic covers to your shoes. Palace itself could remind you of the Versailles palace in Paris, however for me it is more elegant. During your visit you will stop inside the room of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish republic. He has passed away in this palace and his room is still kept in the same order. Note: Video Cameras and Photos are subject to an extra fee.

After your tour at Dolmabahce palace, you can visit the Taksim Square. you need the climb up the hill and reach the Taksim Square, a tough walking or you better take a taxi, should cost 3-4 USD max... Taksim square is the biggest square in Istanbul, many events are being celebrated on this square and it is always crowded. You can see the Ataturk statue at the end of the square and also you can see the nostalgic tram of old Istanbul. Tram operates at the Istiklal Street, which is one of the main pedestrian streets in Istanbul. The street, houses many restaurants, consulates, shops and fair grounds. It is a good alternative for shopping. And the atmosphere is very nice. I advice you to walk on this street till the end of it. You will enjoy this street and it may become one of your favorite places in Istanbul. This street is also nice at nights but could be dangerous after very late hours (2 am or so). At the end of the Istiklal street you will see an old metro which is coming from the 19 the Century. However you can keep on walking to the Galata tower. Where you can have a wonderful view of Istanbul. Galata tower was built in 1348 as a watchtower for fires. And today it's a favorable touristy place. After your tour at Galata tower, you can walk down the road and reach Karakoy, other side of Eminonu. Just pass the bridge and you are back to Eminonu.

Ortaköy is the place to visit on your last day. Ortakoy District is very favorable on sundays. If you are lucky and the sun is also shining, then you will definitely have memorable moments at Ortaköy. Ortaköy is one of the must see places at Istanbul and if you happen to be there on a Sunday, than you will enjoy more. A small part of the city, on the Bosphorus shore, hosts a Sunday market and weekend attractions for Locals. However it's attractive for Tourists also. You can find very interesting handmade stuffs as well as paints and silver accessories. The historical houses and streets are under protection and most have been restored. You can see people gathered around the Ibrahim Pasha fountain every day. Watching the sail boats docked at the wharf is an interesting sight also.. There are many coffee and teahouses, restaurants, fast-food shops in Ortaköy. Eating authentic Turkish food such as gözleme or eating Baked potato is a favorite thing.
Walking distance from Besiktas (A tough one). There are buses and regular taxis passing from the Region. Just at the edge of the Bosphorus Bridge (1st one). The buses that leaves to Ortakoy from Eminonu are 22, 22 RE And 25.

After Ortakoy, you can have a snap to Bebek also . Once, the Bay was for the fishing boats to secure themselves, now hosts the Ultra yachts and speed boats. Probably one of most elegant district of Istanbul with so nice houses and best view of Bosphorus. Bebek is also one of the richest districts of Istanbul. In the center of Bebek stood the Bebek mosque. Also the entrance of the Bosphorus University is nearby. If you have the courage to climb all the way up. The view from the top is enormous. Bebek is so nice to walk around. Walk on the coast and walk in the Bebek Park. Sit on a Bank and enjoy the beauty and silence. If you like desert, try he "Bebek Badem Ezmecisi", a delicious Turkish desert. Also there are very nice Cafes at Bebek. How to reach Bebek: There are regular buses from Eminonu, Besiktas & Taksim

istanbul city tour

2009-05-18T14:22:00.000-07:00

Istanbul city tour. The approaching summer these days, it is beautiful istanbul. After a few days, we will continue to Istanbul. the interesting places in istanbul, location for tourists. You'll see them all on our site

St. Saviour Church of Chora

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The present day St. Saviour Church of Chora dates back from the late 11th century and originally this was a church outside Constantine's original city walls and so it was named the Church of St Saviour in Chora... this literally means in the country side.

The Church was converted into a Mosque in 1510 by the grand vezier of Beyazid II and there after bore the name Kariye Mosque and now it is called KARIYE Mosque & Museum (Kariye Cami ve Müzesi).

The museum offers the finest example of Byzantine mosaic work in the city, as well as superb fourteenth-century frescoes depicting the Genealogy of Christ, the Life of the Virgin and Christ's Ministry.

This complex is often passed over because of it's inconvenient location in Istanbul's western edge near remnants of the old Constantinian Walls, built by Emperor Theodosius II in AD 413.

At Church of St.Saviour in Chora walls protected Constantinople from numerous onslaughts and were breached only twice: by the crusaders in the 1200s and by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Even though the Church was converted to a Mosque after the Conquest, the mosaics were merely whitewashed over and thus have been preserved for display in this secular museum, no longer used for any religious purposes.

St. Saviour Chora (Kariye Mosque & Museum ) is open everyday (except Tuesday) from 9:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. Ph.(212) 631 92 41

Basilica Cistern

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Basilica Cistern , YEREBATAN SARAYI

It is a Byzantine cistern from the 6th century and it is located at Sultanahmet Square Istanbul... in walking distance to HAGIA SOPHIA MUSEUM and BLUE MOSQUE(Sultanahmet Camii). Turks call 'Yerebatan Sarayi'(The Sunken Palace).
Well, however it is not a palace at all... it is an huge water storage place.

This cistern has fine brick vaulting supported by 336 Corinthian columns. It is the largest covered cistern in Istanbul, dating back to the Roman times. Its dimensions are 140 by 70 meters, and it is capable of holding 80.000 cubic meters of water.

The Basilica Cistern was actually the reservoir for the prodigious quantity of water required for the Byzantine Great Palace, and it is thought to date back to the reign of Justinian in 532. Later in Ottoman years it has been use for conception of complex of Topkapi Palace.

Cistern has a huge structure, measuring 140m (460ft) long and 70m (230ft) across, and it is virtually empty; only a couple of feet of water line the bottom. Some wooden walkways have been constructed for visitors. The atmosphere inside is so quite and beautiful. Also it is very nice place for cooling down after being outside for a hot summer day :)

This fabulous cistern was used for entertainment purpose in earlier years as a film set of the movie 'From Russia With Love', with actor James Bond.

In the cistern the light and music is fantastic, don't miss to visit! Very nice classical music accompanies the sound of endlessly dripping water.

YEREBATAN SARAYI is open every day, except Tuesdays. Ph. (212) 522 12 59

Speaking of the water; since offering water is considered as a good deed in the ISLAM religion, following the conquering of the city by the Ottomans, and during the restructuring of the city many fountains and water resources were built in the city. However, as the time passed by the majority were demolished and at the present day there are approximately 500 fountains and 70 water resources.

One of the this fountain is Sultan Ahmet the 3rd Fountain (Sultan Ahmet Çesmesi) which is located just in front of the Topkapi Palace. It was built in 1729.

The fountain has a spout on each of its four sides. This is a free-standing fountain with a beautiful roof which is inside is adorned with reliefs and inscriptions and surmounted by decorated golden leaves. Actually fountain is dry.

pictures of istanbul

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Yerebatan sarayi, byzantine cistern

Topkapi Palace

the blue mosque and st. sofia

the bosphorus

Rumeli hisari

Whirling dirvishes of istanbul

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Whirling dirvishes of istanbul video

Suleymaniye Mosque (Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient)

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Suleymaniye Mosque (Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient)

Suleymaniye Mosque is the second largest but finest and most magnificent of the imperial mosque complexes in the city. It’s as magnificent as its founder Suleiman the Magnificent and a masterwork of the greatest Ottoman architect, the incomparable Sinan. Suleiman the Magnificent is the 10th Sultan of Ottoman Empire who expanded the boundaries of the Empire far to Vienna’s City Walls. Conquering Vienna was his ultimate aim but he could not succeed.

The construction of the Suleiman’s Mosque began in 1550 and the mosque itself was completed in 1557. The mosque is actually a complex building with the tombs of Suleiman and his wife, Hurrem Sultan(Roxelana). The other buildings were finished some years later. The mosque is preceded by a courtyard with columns of the richest porphyry, marble and granite. At the four corners of the courtyard rise the four great minarets. The four minarets are said to signify that Suleiman was the fourth sultan to rule in Istanbul and the 10 balconies denote that he was the 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Dynasty.

Interior of Suleiman's MosqueEntering the mosque, there is a vast room, almost square in plan surmounted by a huge dome. The dome is 47 m., 150 feet and its diameter is 27.5 m, 87 feet. The stain coloured windows are lovely, the sunlight diffuses inside very nicely. The mihrab where the imam(priest) stands and the pulpit are Proconassian marble. There is also a marvellous woodwork inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory of the doors, window shutters and the preacher’s chair. There are also impressive calligraphic inscriptions by the most famous calligrapher of Ottoman Empire, Ahmet Karahisari and his pupil Hasan Celebi. The mosque is all carpeted with red prayer rugs all pointing South where Mecca is located. Next to the mosque are the turbes, the tombs of Suleiman and his wife, Hurrem(Roxelana). The tomb of Suleiman is revetted with beautiful Iznik tiles and quite impressive. There is also the tomb of great architect, Sinan in the same complex. According to the story, Sinan was the only architect who had the honour of opening an Imperial Mosque because Suleiman gave the key to Sinan which was given to him to open the mosque. Another saying says Sinan trusts the quality of the mosque so much that if there is any big earthquake happens, this mosque will never collapse, it will fall into the waters of Golden Horn as one piece, not in small pieces…

Dolmabahce Palace

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Dolmabahce Palace

The word “Dolmabahce” in English means “The stuffed garden”. Because the Dolmabahce Palace is founded upon a reclaimed area by filling up the sea. It’s a beautiful 19th C palace right by the Bosphorus, on the waterfront. It’s in baroque and rococo style and very French. Many people think that it is a small model of the palace of Versailles in Paris, France. It can be visited with a tour guide of the palace as a group. Open everyday from 9:30-17:00 except Mon and Thu.

When one enters the palace area, the first thing to see is the beautiful French style gardens. After having a lovely walk by the Bosphorus, one reaches the main building. The palace was constructed between 1842-1853 by one of the Ottoman Sultans, Sultan Abdulmecid. The architect was a famous Armenian architect, Nikogos Balyan. The palace reflects the European and more “modern” side of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultans moved to Dolmabahce Palace after its construction was finished and never went back to Topkapi Palace which hosted them nearly 4 centuries.

Before one enters into the main palace building, should wear blue nylons over shoes due to keepThe Grand Hall the palace clean. After wearing them, one faces with a huge entrance hall with beautiful French Baccarat crystal chandelliers. The palace altogether is decorated with French Baccarat and Czech Bohemian crystal chandelliers.The entrance hall is the hall where the visitors were used to welcomed. This part is the official part (Selamlik) of the Palace that was only open to the men. The women and the children lived in a different part called “the Harem”. The Sultan’s bedrooms were also in the Harem Part. The founder of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in this palace in 1938 of sirosis disease. He actually lived in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, but he used to come to Istanbul quite often and Dolmabahce Palace was his residence when he visited Istanbul. His room is also in the Harem Part of the Palace. There are many portraits in the palace by famous artists, like Aivazosvky of Russia. It’s a very ornate palace with its 285 rooms, 43 large halls and 6 Turkish baths. The large old carpets on the floor are Hereke Carpets which were exclusively woven for the palaces. Some rooms have a great parquet floor with three different woods (ebony, mahogany, rose wood) inlaid into each other by using no nails. Many of the palace fabrics and the curtains were also coming from Hereke, a small town 50 miles,70 kms. to the east of Istanbul. The palace fabrics today were replaced by new ones which are very similar to the original ones.

Private Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour:

2009-04-29T16:19:00.000-07:00

Private Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
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Istanbul by Night: Turkish Dinner and Show

2009-04-29T16:18:00.000-07:00

Istanbul by Night: Turkish Dinner and Show Istanbul by night means floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular floorshow with bejeweled belly dancers. It's the ultimate Turkish experience!

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Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour:

2009-04-29T16:17:00.000-07:00

Istanbul in One Day Sightseeing Tour: Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar This comprehensive sightseeing tour of Istanbul provides the perfect introduction to the fabled city that spans Asia and Europe. On this one day sightseeing tour you will see how old meets new when you visit Istanbul's four "must-see" historic sites.
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4-Day ANZAC Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy

2009-04-29T16:03:00.000-07:00

4-Day ANZAC Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli and Troy

If you only have a few days in Turkey and want to see the major highlights, this is the tour for you. This four-day trip takes you to Troy, Gallipoli and Istanbul, combining Turkey's vibrant capital and surrounding historic sites.

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Welcome to Turkey

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Welcome to Turkey,

Hagia Sophia museum, video

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Hagia Sophia museum, video

istanbul topkapi palace video

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holy relics, Topkapi Palace, Islam, Ramadan

Sarıyer, Uskudar, Kadikoy, Sile

2009-04-26T09:02:00.000-07:00

Sarıyer: Tarabya after the first time to meet a corner from the Bosphorus to the Black Sea appears. And to the embassy here in Sariyer district of persons is ordered to the old summer and fish restaurants. A narrow path into the forest, separated from Büyükdere to overcome, was passed to the Black Sea coast, famous Kilyos beach is reached. Sarıyer and the next time the Strait ferry ride Rumeli Kavaği sides of Europe are in the final scaffold. Both with the renowned fish restaurants in neighboring districts, and the coast of the Anatolian Kavak holidays will be very crowded.

Üsküdar: Üsküdar, the girl with the whole tower is fast becoming a suburb. The European transition to the wharf. Square in the 16th century mosque, the monumental fountain in the middle, on the shores of the Turkish art of miniature Şemsi Pasha Mosque and Medrese are fine examples. Date of future large and small, and more Karacaahmet Cemetery Çamlıca hills are located in the back of Üsküdar. Hills covered with pine grove and the Islands and the Strait of view of the bird is dominant in the landscape.

Kadikoy: Marmara coast are the beautiful historical buildings in Kadıköy. Rapidly growing commercial district in Istanbul is one of the last century. A lot of the later settlements Kahlkedon ancient monastery was built. M.Ş. 5. century world of Christianity was important consul meetings here. Time of the very few able to come to our old garden manor. Yacht Clubs, marinas, wide streets, Kadıköy beaches boyu extends. Arsenal is a beautiful promenade. Baghdad Street with the famous shopping facilities is known. Completed in 1908 in the Prussian architectural style Haydarpasa Train Station, Üsküdar is output. Baghdad railway station, the first (or last) was duraği. Lost their lives in the Crimean War in the side slope of the tombs and monuments of British and French soldiers, is located next to major military hospitals. Commercial port facilities on the back of two older buildings are placed on top. An old clock tower that Haydarpaşa High School, is now the university. The other, bigger and with 4 tower is the Selimiye Barracks (19th century). Nursing during the Crimean War in which wounded here in memory of Florence Nightingale to be protected as in the room that day.

Sile: 50 km from Üsküdar. cute and beautiful tourist town in the Black Sea coast is a distance. Partially completed and then the forests beyond the bend of the highway with road access to the beach is wide and well-known Sile. Barınaği fishermen, and the illustrious Genoese castle ruins are the places to see the lighthouse. Beaches in the West, to the east of the town extends an order placing a small beach. Summer Aylan crowd moving and passing, pensions and hotels are plentiful in number.

İstanbul Ortaköy

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Ortaköy: Throne instead of the Straits are the best time of the country where the Ortaköy Ottoman sultan since a settlement is of interest. Today Ciragan Palace, Kabataş Male High School, to Feri, Princess Hotel, churches and synagogues and mosques, bazaars, and the wallah "Entel market", a souvenir shops, cafes, bars and restaurants and major entertainment and shopping in Istanbul is one of the center.

Sultanahmet Square

2009-04-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

Sultanahmet Square: Districts in the western end of the historical peninsula of the important religious empire in the different administrative and civil structures are located. Around the date of the Hagia Sophia Sultanahmet Square, Haseki Hürrem Bath, Sultanahmet Mosque, the Hippodrome, is surrounded by historical monuments, such as Dikilitaşla.

Taksim - Beyoglu

2009-04-26T08:59:00.000-07:00

Taksim - Beyoglu: To protect the properties of the transfer Beyoðlu, 100 years before Europe to see the influential architectural heritage is a suburb. Europe's second oldest subway tunnel in the shortest metro names still remain. Metro has become a symbol with the tower it is possible to switch to the Galata district. Upper end of the tunnel is the beginning of Istiklal Caddesi. The repetition of the old trams were put into service, open to pedestrians only street, is allocated to the consulate in the Republic era of the former embassy building is surrounded with.

At the top of the tunnel, the beginning of Istiklal Caddesi in the Divan Literature Museum (the Mevlevi Tekke - 18 th century. Work) is a beautiful structure. Both sides of the street from each other, there are famous places. Galatasaray High School on the one hand, against the colorful, authentic restaurants and fish in the area Sunday Pasajı Flower ...

Then along the street cinemas, theaters, cafes, restaurants and entertainment places ... Taksim Square in the old streets reaching bright, active, always busy day and night again attained. The Liberation War, Atatürk and friends to symbolize their eyes, stroked to decorate the monument in Taksim Square. Place at the bottom of the main terminal of the new metro, the Atatürk Cultural Center is located in the north.

Five-star Park Hyatt and the Intercontinental Hotel in Taksim, Istanbul Hilton Hotel is also here. Turkey first class hotels in the Hilton (1955) still remains the most famous and best features. Radio House, is one of the richest type of Istanbul Military Museum, Lutfu Kirdar Congress Palace, near here in the Open Air Theater.

Istanbul Bosphorus

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Istanbul Bosphorus Bosphorus: Europe and Asia to the Black Sea in the Strait that separates the true traditional and unforgettable visit to Istanbul complete without a trip to sea was not considered. A great beauty and pure splendor reflecting the history and today's coast is mixed. Yali modern hotel next to the stone fort at the beginning of the next court and a small rustic fishing village in the district with the elegant structure of the memories ...

Long and narrow, horn, in the form of the Golden Horn of Istanbul's European side is divided. One of the world's best natural harbor that interested in the Byzantine and Ottoman navy and commercial shipping that have gathered here. The gold color of the water group, this time in the coastal area surrounded by today is a nice park and walk. Go towards the middle of the Golden Horn is located in the Fener and Balat districts, Byzantine and Ottoman period wooden houses remain, the streets are full of churches and synagogues. Orthodox Patriarch to sit here. Slightly above Eyüp, Ottoman architecture is a reflection of the carving.

Slope of the hill where the location of dark cypress covers the cemeteries. Prayer of the faithful will see Kabul will visit the Tomb of Eyüp here. The top side of the Pierre Loti Cafe is an excellent place to have to enjoy the scenery is.

istanbul name?

2009-04-26T08:47:00.000-07:00

istanbul name? istanbul BC. In 658 the city was founded by Megara Byzas king because the founder was given the name Bizantion. Emperor of Rome in the period imparatoro Marcus Avrelius the name of the godfather "Antion" as is. Rebuild this city, the Byzantine emperor Constantine gave their name here. To the city "or Konstanpolis Konstantin" was named.

Arabs "Kostantiniye, Romans Konstantinopolis" he had. Then, the shortened form of the name, the "Stink-police" the phrase was used. That İstanbul these "Stink-police" was derived from the city. Get the meaning here, the Muslim Turks in cities "İslambol" gave the name

istanbul video

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turkey's most beautiful, most crowded city of istanbul.

Chora Church Museum

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Chora Church Museum
Chora Church (Kariye Camii in Turkish) is the most interesting Byzantine church after Hagia Sophia in Istanbul. The importance of the church does not come from the building itself , the frescoes and the mosaics are superb and reflect the magnificient heritage of Byzantine Art. The Chora Church Museum is open every day from 9 a.m to 4:30 p.m except Wed. The admission fee is 10 YTL. (6,5 EUR or 8 USD)

The word “Chora” means “in the countryside” in Greek because of the original church which was outside the city walls. There are no remains left from the original church and the first form of the present structure dates back to 11C. The church was founded by Maria Doukaina, mother-in-law of Alexius Comnenos I between 1077-1081. Today’s church was constructed after two centuries, the walls were revetted with superb mosaics and a pareclession was added decorated with beautiful frescoes. The founder of the church was Theodore Metochites who served as a prime minister during the time of EmperorAndronicus Palaeologus I. He was also an astronomer, poet, theologian and philosopher. Actually he lived a very sad life, after Palaeologus was replaced by another emperor, he was sent to exie. After he came back to Konstantinople, he devoted himself to the church as a monk and he died there. Early in the 16C, the church was converted to a mosque by Atik Ali Pasha and the mosaics were covered with plaster. In 1948, it was restored by Byzantine Institute of America and opened as a museum in 1958.
The mosaics in Chora Museum dates back to 14th C and they can be divided into 4 parts, the ones on the nave, outer narthex(entrance), inner narthex and frescoes in pareclession(funerary chapel)

Nave; (1) Koimesis, the Dormition of the Virgin. Before ascending to Heaven, her last sleep. Jesus is holding an infant, symbol of Mary’s soul; (2) Jesus Christ; (3) The Virgin Mary.
Inner Narthex; (4) The Enthroned Christ with the Donor, Theodore Metochites presenting a model of his church; (5) St. Peter; (6) St. Paul; (7) Deesis, Christ and the Virgin Mary (without St. John the Baptist) with two donors below; (8) Genealogy of Christ; (9) Religious and noble ancestors of Christ.

The mosaics in the first three bays of the inner narthex give an account of the Virgin’s birth and life. Some of them are as follows: (10) Rejection of Joachim’s offerings; (11) Annunciation of St. Anne, the angel of the Lord announcing to Anne that her prayer for a child has been heard; (12) Meeting of Joachim and Anne; (13) Birth of the Virgin Mary; (14) First seven steps of the Virgin; (15) The Virgin given affection by her parents; (16) The Virgin blessed by the priests; (17) Presentation of the Virgin in the Temple; (18) The Virgin receiving bread from an Angel; (19) The Virgin receiving the skein of purple wool, as the priests decided to have the attendant maidens weave a veil for the Temple; (20) Zacharias praying, when it was the time to marry for the Virgin, High Priest Zacharias called all the widowers together and placed their rods on the altar, praying for a sign showing to whom she should be given; (21) The Virgin entrusted to Joseph; (22) Joseph taking the Virgin to his house; (23) Annunciation to the Virgin at the well; (24) Joseph leaving the Virgin, Joseph had to leave for six months on business and when he returned the Virgin was pregnant and he is suspicious of that.
Here it continues not chronologically: (42-44) Miracles.
Outer Narthex; (25) Joseph’s dream and journey to Bethlehem; (26) Enrollment for taxation; (27) Nativity, birth of Christ; (28) Journey of the Magi; (29) Inquiry of King Herod; (30) Flight into Egypt; (31-32) Massacres ordered by King Herod; (33) Mothers mourning for their children; (34) Flight of Elizabeth, mother of St. John the Baptist; (35) Joseph dreaming, Return of the holy family from Egypt to Nazareth; (36) Christ taken to Jerusalem for the Passover; (37) St. John the Baptist bearing witness to Christ; (38) Miracle; (39-41) Miracles.(45) Jesus Christ; (46) The Virgin and Angels praying.

Parecclesion; The pictures here are frescoes. This chapel was designed to be a burial place. Among the major frescoes in the parecclesion are as follows: (47) Anastasis, the Resurrection. Christ, who had just broken down the gates of Hell, is standing in the middle and trying to pull Adam and Eve out of their tombs. Behind Adam stand St. John the Baptist, David and Solomon. Others are righteous kings; (48) The Second coming of Christ, the last judgment. Jesus is enthroned and on both sides the Virgin Mary and St. John the Baptist (this trio is also called the Deesis); (49) The Virgin and Child; (50) Heavenly Court of Angels; (51-52) Moses.

Bosphorus Cruise

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Bosphorus Cruise
Bosphorus is the name of the strait which lies between Europe and Asia. The strait Bosphorus connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea and its length is approximately 30 km., 21 mile long. It runs in the general direction of NE to SW and varying greatly in width from 700 m. 0.45 mile to over 3500m. 2 miles at its widest. Its depth is generally 50-75 m., 150-200 feet but at some points reach to 100 m. 300 feet. There are two strong currents in the sea, one is from the Black Sea towards the Sea of Marmara which runs from the surface due to the low salt density and level difference of two seas. The other current lies from the reverse side, from the deep, towards the Black Sea. Because of the dangerous currents and the narrowness of the strait, all the ships passing through the strait should have pilot captains.
Bosphorus Cruise is a must-see tour for the Istanbul visitors because it is a wonderful opportunity to observe the both sides of Istanbul. There are municipal ferries which operate daily three times from Eminonu, port number 3.(BOGAZ HATTI). The first ferry is at 10:35 am (runs all year round), the second one is at 12:00 am and the last one is at 1:35 pm. (only in summer).The ferry is a traditional one, which has seats inside and outside the interior. After the ferry departs, it first makes a stop in Besiktas, which is the downtown of the city. The Dolmabahce Palace could be seen here.
Later, you see the beautiful houses along the European Side, the Ciragan Palace Hotel and many other lovely buildings from 19th and early 20th C. On the way, the ferry passes by the huge European Fortress which was constructed by Sultan Mehmed II in 1452 before he conquered Istanbul. Then the ferry moves to the Asian Side and you see the old restored Turkish Houses(Yali) which are just on the waterfront. In Bosphorus, there is no low-hide tide, so the houses can be so near to the sea level. Then the ferry passes through “Kanlica”, a lovely village which is famous for its yoghurt. And it passes to “Yenikoy “on the European Side and makes another stop. In Yenikoy, Turkey’s ex prime minister Mrs. Tansu Ciller has a big Yali(old restored Turkish house). Then the ferry goes back to Asian Side and then comes back to Europe, to a fishing village called “Sariyer”. If one likes, he/she may leave the ferry and come back to city after having a walk in Sariyer or if one wants to enjoy it all day long, he/she can stay till the ferry comes to Anadolukavagi. It is a great place to have fish, fresh vegetables, fruits and raki, traditional Turkish drink. After staying there for two hours, the ferry comes back to Eminonu, where one gets on the ferry.
Aboard the ferry, you may enjoy fresh orange juice, apple tea, ordinary tea and yoghurt which are sold by loud waiters….”Orange juuuice, apppleee teeeaaa, yoghııırt…

istanbul fairs

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LPG-CNG ISTANBUL 2009
Organized by : SENEXPO
Place : CNREXPO
Date : 3 April 2009 Friday - 3 May 2009 Sunday
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FMCG / FAST MOVING CONSUMER GOODS FAIR
Organized by : Sine Fuarcılık A.Ş. / CNR Holding
Place : CNR Expo İstanbul
Date : 23 April 2009 Thursday - 25 April 2009 Saturday
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TUNING 2009
Organized by : CNR Ekspo Trade Fairs
Place : Tüyap Beylikdüzü Uluslararası Fuar ve Kongre Merkezi
Date : 23 April 2009 Thursday - 26 April 2009 Sunday
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TIRE & RIM SHOW
Organized by : CNR Ekspo Fuarcılık A.Ş.
Place : Istanbul CNR EXPO Fuar Merkezi
Date : 23 April 2009 Thursday - 26 April 2009 Sunday
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41 ST INTERNATIONAL FOOTWEAR FASHION FAIR
Organized by : RDF
Place : CNR Expo Yeşilköy
Date : 6 May 2009 Wednesday - 9 May 2009 Saturday
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istanbul shopping

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istanbul shopping
Here is Istanbul….While getting the most out of shopping, does not this metropolis city impress you with the contrast of modern with traditional? Now, let's walk through the Nuruosmaniye gate of the Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) as we breathe in some history. You can not take your eyes off of shop displays filled with many gorgeous merchandise from jewellery to leatherwear, to carpets.Now, let's walk down to the wonderful aroma of the Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi). This is definitely going to make you feel like you are walking through history. A small antique piece can easily be reached at Cukurcuma, Horhor or Sisli. Although walking in this city is like walking in time, different shopping centres dispersed throughout the city can make you reach the contemporary designs. You can find the elite boutiques of the world famous name brands under the 19th century buildings in Nisantasi and Tesvikiye, or in elegant stores in Bagdat Caddesi.This is Istanbul…a city where you can derive joy from shopping.

The Grand Bazaar (or Covered Bazaar, Turkish: Kapaliçarsi ("Covered Bazaar")) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by type of goods, with special areas for leather coats, gold jewelry and the like. The bazaar contains two bedestens (domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping), the first of which was constructed between 1455 and 1461 by the order of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.

The bazaar was vastly enlarged in the 16th century, during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent, and in 1894 underwent a major restoration following an earthquake.Major sectionsThe Grand Bazaar is a massive labyrinth of 4000 shops lining up the flanks of 58 covered streets.Inner Bedesten : It was the first building to rise in Kapaliçarsi, actually it is the Old Bedestan which forms the backbone of the bazaar. The names of the gates are: Bouquinistes, Hat Shops, Jewelry Shops and Costume Shops.Sandal Bedesten : It has the most number of domes in Kapaliçarsi. At present it can be accessed through two gates, one is through the main gate and the other is through the Nuruosmaniye district.Other sections of the Grand Bazaar: The architectural design of the roads making up other sections apart from the two bedestens is not symmetrical and geometrical; it has a scattered nature due to its formation which took many centuries with new parts being added. In this way, it stays away from the closed bazaar style of the West and has a character of an Oriental bazaar. This laid back settlement and scattered nature prevents the bazaar from being dull, and at the same time gives it a romantic flavour. Such a complicated structure and settlement not only maintains the monumental state of the bazaar, but also makes it a palace for shopping.GatesThe Grand Bazaar has four main gates situated at the ends of its two major streets which intersect near the southwestern corner of the bazaar. One street combines the Bayezid II Mosque and Bayezid Square with Nuruosmaniye MosqueTo watch the movie of Grand Bazaar, please click...

The Spice Bazaar, (Turkish: 'Misir Çarsisi', Egyptian Bazaar) in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the oldest bazaars in the city. Located in Eminönü, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. There are different accounts regarding the origin of the name of the bazaar. Various spices from the Orient were offered here in the past, Egyptian Bazaar was so named because the spices used to be imported from Egypt. On the other hand, in the Byzantine period, the site of the Spice Bazaar was the centre of corn trade. And the word misir has a double meaning in Turkish: "Egypt" and "corn". The Spice Bazaar was designed by the chief court architect Koca Kasim Aga, but completed by architect Mustafa in 1660.To watch the movie of Spice Bazaar, please click...The open-air bazaars in Istanbul are named either according to the neighborhood or according to the day on which they are held. All kinds of good quality, low-priced goods from clothing to kitchen utensils can be bought in these bazaars. The bazaars in Etiler and Yesilkoy begin early in the morning and last until sunset. There are bazaars in Bakirkoy and Besiktas on Saturday, in Fatih on Wednesday, in Kadikoy on Tuesday, and in Findikzade on Friday.

istanbul history : The ottoman empire

2009-04-22T17:41:00.000-07:00

THE OTTOMAN EMPIRE

In the year 1453, the army of Fatih Sultan Mehmet II (Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror) conquered the city. First of all, the oldest buildings and the formerly magnificent but dilapidated city walls were restored. On the ruins of the Byzantine foundations, the buildings of the basic institutions of the Ottomans were built. The great water system with its huge cisterns was repaired and returned to use. The city had developed its Ottoman identity, resembling its present character.

With the addition of the buildings of the famous architect (Mimar) Sinan, the city had again become the capital of a great empire. Together with the remaining population after the conquest, people coming from all over the empire, from all kinds of ethnic origins and religions, created a colorful mixture. In Istanbul - the new Constantinopolis - the cultural variety brought in by the immigrants enriched the cultural texture of the city. The bedesten where the merchants were settled and the many hans where the craftsmen were to be found turned into centers that enabled this harbor city to develop trade with the outside world. Huge markets were built, further supporting trade. During the period of the height of Ottoman imperial power, the city was covered all over with tulips, in what is known as the"Tulip Era." In the 19th century, efforts of modernization were undertaken. Istanbul entered the 20th century worn out and burdened by its history as the capital city of three great empires. At that time, the Ottomans were just about to end their imperial period of 630 years.

istanbul history & sightseeing

2009-04-22T17:40:00.000-07:00

HISTORY & SIGHTSEEING

Istanbul is an old city, you can see the remains of many ancient civilizations and their culture in harmony with Turkish culture. The old versus the new, the traditional versus the modern is a conflict a visitor often observes. The city is full of contrasts, and colorful views, Where the blowing winds from the seven peaks of Anatolian Olympos merge into each other... Where Amazon's cooled their bodies in the waves that break apart from the Black Sea and roll mightily against the shore ... Where love is symbolized in the Tower of Leandros ... Where stand the rocks of Symplegad that brought nightmares to the Argonauts ... Built on seven hills on Asia and Europe ... Capital of three empires ... Where romance and traffic jam go hand in hand ... Lively and exciting ... A world metropolis ... That is Istanbul ... Would you like us to guide you through this legendary city? For the ones who live here, for the occasional visitors and for those of you who are entering it for the first time - whichever aspect of this city you want to experience, we will help you to reach it easily.

istanbul consulates

2009-04-22T17:36:00.000-07:00

CONSULATES
Albania
Valikonagi C Ekmek Fab. S Nisantasi-Istanbul
0212 296 24 28
0212 296 24 27

Austria
Büyükdere Cad. 100-102 Maya Akar Center K.14 D.51 Esentepe-Istanbul
0212 211 14 76
0212 212 01 33

Azerbaijan
Sümbül Sk. No:17 1 Levent-Istanbul
0212 325 80 45
0212 284 95 79

Belgium
Siraselviler C 73 Taksim-Istanbul
0212 243 33 00
0212 243 50 74

Bengladesh
Büyükdere Caddesi No:38 Mecidiyeköy-Istanbul
0212 315 52 00
0212 347 00 83

Bosnia - Herzegovia
Beyaz Karanfil Sok. 45, 3.Levent-Istanbul
245 16 16 / 245 16 19
0212 245 16 20

Bulgaria
Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cad.44 Ulus-Levent-Istanbul
0212 281 01 15
0212 264 10 11

Canada
Istiklal Cad No.373/ 5Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 251 98 38

Chili
Resit Galip C.Hirfanli Sok.No:14-1 G.O.P.- ANKARA
(312) 447 34 18 - 447 35 82
:(312) 447 47 25

China
Memduh Pasa Yalisi Misirli Cad. Tarabya-Istanbul
0212 299 21 88
0212 299 28 55

Costa Rica (Honorary)
Tahmis Kalçin sokak No.15 Eminönü-Istanbul
0212 528 68 19
0212 527 57 77

Czech Republic
Abdi Ipekçi C 71 Maçka-Istanbul
0212 234 13 66 - 230 95 97
0212 231 94 93

Denmark
Meygede Sokak No.2 Bebek-Istanbul
0212 359 19 00
0212 359 19 02

Egypt
Konaklar Mah Akasyali Sk. No:26 4 Levent-Istanbul
0212 324 21 60
0212 324 22 04

Finland
Cumhuriyet Cad No:111 Kat:8 Elmadag-Istanbul
0212 296 95 49
0212 296 12 91

France
Istiklal C 8 Taksim-Istanbul
0212 334 87 30
0212 249 91 68

Germany
Ismet Inönü Caddesi No:16 Gümüssuyu-Istanbul
0212 334 61 00
0212 245 26 24

Greece
Agahamam Turnacibasi S 32 Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 245 05 96 - 97
0212 252 13 65

Hungary
Büyükdere Cad No.171 Metrocity A Blok Kat.6 1.Levent-Istanbul
0212 344 12 65
0212 344 12 70

Iceland
Okul Yolu No : 9 , 81474 Orhanli-Istanbul
0212 394 32 10
0212 394 32 08

India
Cumhuriyet Cad. 18, Dörtler Apt. Kat:7 Harbiye-Taksim-Istanbul
0212 296 21 31 - 32
0212 296 21 30

Indonesia
Seher Yildizi Sk No.22/11 Etiler-Istanbul
0212 352 65 59
0212 352 65 58

Iran
Ankara C 1 Cagaloglu-Istanbul
0212 513 82 30 (4 hat)
0212 511 52 19

Israel
Büyükdere Cad. Yapi Kredi Plaza C Blok 7. Kat 80620 4. Levent-Istanbul
0212 317 65 00
0212 317 65 55

Italy
Bogazkesen Cad. Tom Tom Kaptan Sok. 15, Galatasaray-Istanbul
0212 243 10 24-25
0212 252 58 79

Japan
Büyükdere Cad No.209 Tekfen Tower Kat: 10 4.Levent-Istanbul
0212 317 46 00
0212 317 46 04

Jordan
Dede Korkut Sok. No: 18 Çankaya/Ankara
0312 440 20 54-440 45 94

Kazakhstan
Florya Cad.No:62,Yesilköy-Istanbul
0212 662 53 47-48
0212 662 53 49

Lebanon
Tesvikiye C 134/1 Tesvikiye-Istanbul
0212 236 13 65
0212 27 33 73

Libya
Miralay Sefik Bey S 3 Taksim-Istanbul
0212 251 81 00
0212 252 55 15

Malasia (Honorary)
Halaskargazi C 266/7 Harbiye-Istanbul
0212 247 17 28
0212 247 13 75

Malta
Istiklal Çikmazi Akdeniz Apt Kat:2 Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 251 51 70
0212 293 35 14

Mexico
Tesvikiye Caddesi Tesvikiye Palas No: 107/2 Nisantasi-Istanbul
0212 227 35 00
0212 227 35 04

Netherlands
Istiklal Cad No.393 Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 393 21 21
0212 292 50 31

Northern Cyprus
Yeni Gelin S 24 Balmumcu-Istanbul
0212 227 34 90
0212 227 34 93

Norway
Bilezik S 2 Findikli-Istanbul
0212 249 97 53
0212 249 44 34

Pakistan
Güllü Sok No.20 3.Levent-Istanbul
0212 324 58 27
0212 324 51 70

Poland
Giz 2000 Plaza, Ayazaga Köyü Yolu No: 7, K.5 Maslak-Istanbul
0212 290 66 31
0212 290 66 32

Portugal
Meclis-i Mebusan Cd No:157 Findikli-Istanbul
0212 251 91 18
0212 251 73 48

Romania
Siraselviler C 55 Taksim-Istanbul
0212 292 41 25-26-27
0212 293 82 61

Russian Federation
Istiklal Caddesi No.443, Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 292 51 01, 292 51 02
0212 249 05 07

Saudi Arabia
Konaklar Mah Çamlik Cd.Akasyali Sk No.6 4.Levent-Istanbul
0212 281 91 40
0212 281 91 41

Slovakia
Adres.Güvercin Sk No.8 1.Levent-Istanbul
0212 317 94 30/31
0212 317 94 29

South Africa
Filistin Sok. No:27 G.O.P.-ANKARA
0312 446 40 56 - 446 36 26

Spain
Karanfil Araligi Cad. No:16 Levent-Istanbul
0212 270 74 10 - 270 24 65

Sweden
Istiklal Cad. No:497 Tünel-Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 334 06 00
0212 252 41 14

Switzerland
1. Levent Plaza A Blok, K.3 Büyükdere Cad.No:173 Levent-Istanbul
0212 283 12 82
0212 283 12 97
Syria
Maçka C 59/5 Tesvikiye
0212 232 67 21
0212 230 22 15

Tunisia
Kuleli Sok. No:12 G.O.P.-ANKARA
0312 437 78 12 - 437 77 20

Ukrain
Senlikköy Mah. Adakale Sok. No:13 Bakirköy-Florya-Istanbul
0212 663 26 55
0212 662 18 76

United Arab Emirates
Konaklar Mah. Meseli Sok. No.11 4.Levent-Istanbul
0212 279 63 49

United Kingdom
Mesrutiyet Cad. No:34 Tepebasi-Beyoglu-Istanbul
0212 334 64 00
0212 334 64 01
USA
Istinye Mahallesi Kaplicalar Mevkii No.2 Istinye, Sariyer-Istanbul
0212 335 90 00
0212 335 91 02

Uzbekstan
Sehit Halil Ibrahim Cad. 23, Istinye-Istanbul
0212 323 20 37-22900 75
0212 323 20 40

ABOUT THE LANGUAGE, Turkish

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ABOUT THE LANGUAGE
According to the 1997 census, Istanbul has a population of 10 million, %99.8 of which are Muslims, 0.20% Christian, and 0.01% Jewish.The language is Turkish. Are you ready to learn a couple of Turkish words that could be useful during your visit?

Good morning
Günaydin

Hello
Merhaba

Have a nice day
Iyi günler

Good evening
Iyi aksamlar

Good night
Iyi geceler

Welcome
Hosgeldiniz

Good-bye (to be said to the person who leaves)
Gule Gule

Good-bye (to be said to the person who stays)
Allaha ismarladik

How are you?
Nasilsiniz?

Thank you
Tesekkur ederim

How much does this cost?
Kaç lira?

Good Appetite
Afiyet olsun

O.K.
Tamam

Too expensive
Pahali

Cheap
Ucuz

I love you
Seni Seviyorum

istanbul weather

2009-04-22T08:44:00.000-07:00

istanbul weather You will visit Istanbul. and do you wonder about the weather. The link to the official weather site http://www.dmi.gov.tr/en-US/forecast-cities.aspx?m=ISTANBUL istanbul

HISAR ANADOLU of istanbul

2009-04-22T04:23:00.000-07:00

HISAR ANADOLU of istanbul Black Sea's only the output of the Asian coast of Bosphorus, in 1390-91, was built by Sultan Beyazit. There is a stream next to the sea. With the coast against Bosphorus transit Rumelihisarı be kept fully under control was provided.

This small castle, the old wooden houses leaning towers in and around a picturesque landscape and creates. After Hisar, Fatih Bridge Kanlıca district where the tower of the Asian coast is renowned by coffee and have plastic.

Panoramic istanbul

2009-04-20T15:36:00.000-07:00

Panoramic istanbul

http://www.blogger.com/www.panoramikistanbul.com, Istanbul's historical, cultural and touristic places, the virtual tour and is visiting a site. From the Dolmabahce Palace in Sultanahmet, Istanbul's Haydarpasa Train Station to the Stars Park 360 degree virtual tour of many areas of the site is added to every day of the new panorama.

As the virtual Panoramikistanbul.com site is as follows some of the places you can visit;

* Ahırkapı Hıdırellez, the German Fountain, Atatürk Cultural Center, Europe Pasajı, Besiktas Pier
* Beyazıt Meydanı, Bozdogan Belt, the Bulgarian Church, United Mecidiye Mosque, Flower Pasajı
* The monolith, Dogan Apartments, Dolmabahçe Palace, Eminönü, Eminönü Square, Emirgan Protect the
* Old Galata Bridge, Eyüp Mosque, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Monument, hazelnut Park, French Street
* Galata Bridge, Galata Tower, Galatasaray Square, Gülhane Park, Haydarpasa Station
* Istiklal Caddesi, Kamondo stairs, Karakoy Meydanı, Kariye Museum, Girl Move, Little Hagia Sophia
* Ortaköy, Piyerloti Tepesi, Rumelihisarı, Rüstempaşa Mosque, Second Hand Book Bazaar, St. Antuan Church
* Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Square, Sultanahmet Square, Süleymaniye Mosque, Taksim Gezi Park
* Taksim Square, Tophane Fountain, tunnel gate, New Mosque, Star Park

istanbul girl tower , kiz kulesi

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istanbul Girl Tower, kız kulesi

The tower was restored in 2000, girls, delicious food and beverages with ziyarteçilerini when converted into a space. Girl Kulesin'de; breakfast, fast food style food as well as in the food service at certain times in entresol get. Girl's sandal made with the tower is the transportation Salacak and Ortaköy.

Price and reservation details, such as phones can be found at http://www.kizkulesi.com.tr.

Girl of the tower date:

Was established in the BC Is used as the tomb in 341 year BC Girl Kulesi 410 years to control the entrance of the throat is being used, the chains return to the tower and throat Sarayburnu'ndan connected to the input of the input and output in the ger was so strait is being kept under control. M.Ş. In 1100 the tower was built until the conquest of Istanbul Strait has been used as a tower to defend the name at that time was ARCLA.

After the conquest of Istanbul, the glossiness of the tower was added to the lighthouse is being used to guide ships, but in 1719 the lighthouse in the tower to the fire damage Girl. Time Başmimarı Nevşehir Damat Ibrahim Pasha, with the repairs to the tower is a glass pavilion and a leaden dome edildi.Osmanlı Devleti'nin additional period of decline again used as a fortress before the hospital is used as the Tower of the girl after the war until 1959 the radio station was used as, in 1982 Turkey Maritime Operations taken over by the Girl Tower is now used as restaurant.

Girl Tower Legends:

Girl in the Tower of the legend of the oldest and most famous king of Athens Hares'in daughter to protect the tower has been constructed and placed her daughter is going there full of legends like this is developed in Istanbul in Athens under the reign of the priest in one of the wife just lost the king Hares in the near future, "your daughter by a snake introduction to die" der, on the king Hares sea in the middle of the Girl Tower of ISNA and daughter in this tower to put the legend in different ways to the tower Girl sent out from a basket of snakes into the princess to death, and that most efsanalerden sent to the princess in a common basket of grapes is the snake.

istanbul accommodation, hotels

2009-04-20T03:48:00.000-07:00

istanbul accommodation, hotels Looking for hotels in istanbul? Your answer is yes, I will give you an internet address On this site you can find hotels in istanbul http://www.istanbulhotelsguide.com/. Online support services are provided. Welcome to istanbul

istanbul accommodation

2009-04-20T03:40:00.000-07:00

istanbul accommodation

Flash Hotel - Beyoğlu Istanbul, Taksim Beyoğlu clean and high quality in the family hotel. http://www.hotelflash1.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
Asmalı Konak Hotel Our hotel in Istanbul and the front of the world, which is one of the historical and cultural value of historical sultanahmet total of 8 komforlu suite rooms and panoramic yarımadasındadır.1 with marmara scenery is a family business. http://www.asmalikonakhotel.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
As Hotel AS HOTEL BEYOĞLU. http://www.asotelbeyoglu.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
Hotel Arafat Taksim to 50 feet and 24 rooms with television are available sıcaksu bath room with 40 beds to serve. http://www.hotelarafat.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
Hotel Kocasinan Will come to Istanbul, Looking for a place to stay, affordable, easy to transport, to serve the people smiling, clean place. Kocasinan Address HOTELS. With our 35 years of experience, every day in Istanbul to renew ourselves for you to be the most appropriate place and are working to stay. Airport and the nearest he my most reasonable prices, customer satisfaction is the principle in our hotels, work experience in, our smiling staff will be happy to see you among us. http://www.otelkocasinan.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
As Hotel Very close to Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, and bus stops .Metro easy access to ... http://www.asotelbeyoglu.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility
Prima Hotel Istanbul's Center and our hotel guests Aksarayda provides a service to our modest rooms with 3 stars are given at the breakfast table the morning of 6 private rooms and 32 standard rooms with a total of our guests are at your service
http://www.otelprima.com Istanbul Accommodation Facility

istanbul, important phone

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istanbul, important phone
Fire Alarm 110
SANITARY Emergency 112
ALO DOCTOR I'm 113
ADVISORY poisoning 114
International Registration 115
DIAL-UP ACCESS TO UNKNOWN numbers 117
UNKNOWN numbers ADVISORY (TENZİL without) 11811
POSTAL CODE ADVISORY 119
TELECOMMUNICATION INSTITUTE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS 130 REGISTER Intercity 131
BAŞBAKANLIK CONTACT CENTER 150
ALO COASTAL SAFETY 151
ALO police 153
Police emergency 155
GENDARME Emergency 156
LINE HELP for victims of human trafficking and 157
MASAL MUSIC 166
SEARCH CODE 168
ALO TOURISM INFORMATION 170

istanbul hotels, BARCELO Eresin Topkapi hotel

2009-04-18T04:43:00.000-07:00

istanbul hotels, BARCELO Eresin Topkapi hotel
Area: Topkapi
Titles: BARCELO HOTEL Eresin Topkapi
Description: Picasso Restaurant and Lounge Bar has Mey. Guests, outdoor and indoor swimming pool, fitness center, health club, health club, sauna (extra charge), massage (extra charge) and beauty center (fees apply) can take advantage of facilities such as services.
Address: Millet Cad. No: 186
Single Room Price: 250 USD
Tel.1: 212-631 12 12 Tel2: None.
E-Mail: info@eresin.com
Web: http://eresintopkapi.com.tr

istanbul museums, Topkapi palace museum

2009-04-18T04:40:00.000-07:00

istanbul museums, Topkapi palace museum

Area: Sultanahmet

Title: Topkapı Palace Museum

Description: Kaşıkçı diamond, the Topkapi dagger, 7 century belongs to the harnesses of weapons and belonging sataya necessarily be seen.

Address: Sultanahmet Square Sarayiçi

Opening hours: open between 09.00-16.30 every day except Tuesday. between 09.30-15.30 zenana navigable.

Price: 10 YTL 10 TL
Palace harem Tel.1: 212-512 04 80

istanbul museums, museum of Hagia Sophia

2009-04-18T04:39:00.000-07:00

istanbul museums, museum of Hagia Sophia

Area: Sultanahmet

Title: Hagia Sophia Museum

Description: Internal hardware, tiles, and the architecture of the most beautiful examples of classical Ottoman tomb tradition.

Address: Sultanahmet Square

Opening hours: 09.00-19.30 hours every day except Monday and is open between

Price: 10 TL, Student Free

Tel.1: 212-522 17 50

istanbul museums, anadolu castle museum

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istanbul museums, anadolu castle museum
Region: Beykoz
Title: Museum of Anatolian HISAR
Description: Castle Museum can be visited with the permission of the
Directorate of Address: Anadoluhisarı, Beykoz
Opening Hours: Castle Museum can be visited with the permission of the
Directorate of Price: Free
Tel.1: 216-263 53 05 Tel2: 216-265 04 10

This month, exactly 11 new spaces were opened in Istanbul

2009-04-18T04:32:00.000-07:00

This month, exactly 11 new spaces were opened in Istanbul

Al Jamal, Arnavutköy Köfteci the Saban, Coppa, Fide, Filicori, Fratelli La Bufala, local square, Tamirane, Taps Brewery, Tünel Bistro, Urza.

Shopping Guide for Istanbul, Turkey

2009-04-17T08:02:00.000-07:00

Shopping Guide for Istanbul, Turkey
Think of shopping in Istanbul and it is probably the Grand Bazaar that first springs to mind.The Grand Bazaar first saw its beginnings as 2 wooden bedestans, or warehouses with individual cells for stalls, named the Cevahir Bedesten and Sandal Bedesten, erected during Mehmet the Conqueror's reign towards the end of the fifteenth century.

The chance of being destroyed by fire necessitated that they be rebuilt in stone and they have since been absorbed into the core of the Bazaar today. Originally its profits were to go to compensate the ongoing expenses of the Aya Sophia.

It invariably grew and expanded, as did its trade, incorporating more and more shops into its environs. Today it covers an entire area of 30 hectares and has almost 4400 shops, 40 hans (a type of night stop-over where dealers could unload their wares) and encompasses over 60 streets.Its nucleus consists of 3 parallel streets between Nurosmaniye and Beyazit, the first comprising mostly of jewelery outlets, the second of carpets, and the third of textiles.

In the days gone by, each class of wares operated under a traditional guild system whereby one stall having reached a particular target sale that day would then direct further customers to other stalls in that guild. In this way they supported each others trade and formed a closely knit family. However this tradition no longer continues today.

Shopping centers have become a part of daily life in Istanbul, and there are now several in different parts of the city. They fit in well with the rapid pace of life today, saving precious time by offering a wider diversity under a single roof. Istanbul is no stranger to the shopping center, with its traditional covered bazaars like the Kapaliçarsi, (the famous Grand Bazaar), the Egyptian Bazaar and shopping streets like Mahmutpasa. But in past times shopping expeditions to these centers were different in concept. In the days leading up to important events like religious holidays, weddings or engagements, it was customary for the whole family to go together to buy new clothes, shoes, handkerchiefs, and household linen and other domestic articles for the trousseaus of girls about to be married. On such special occasions shopping had a ceremonial character.

Modern shopping centers, on the other hand, are not only places to shop but also to pass the time and in various leisure pursuits and forms of entertainment. While these modern malls cannot be said to harmonize with the cultural texture of the city in architectural terms, and are not perhaps aesthetic, they make full use of the latest technology and offer facilities completely unrelated to shopping. For example, in the center of Galleria there is an ice skating rink, while Carousel has a roundabout in the middle, to name but a few. Galleria was Istanbul’s - and indeed Turkey’s - first modern shopping mall. Situated in the western suburb of Ataköy, it was opened by then prime minister Turgut Özal in 1988 and espoused as a symbol of modern life. For several years Galleria was without competitors, but it had blazed a trail down which others were to follow.

Akmerkez in Etiler, Carousel in Bakirköy, and on the Asian bank of the city Capitol and Carrefour opened in rapid succession. As well as locally make goods these centers contained shops selling world famous brand names. Galleria reflected the changing face of Turkey in the late 1980s, with scores of shops selling a wide range of goods which included a high percentage of imports, cafes and restaurants which made going there a popular day out. At weekends in particular people flocked there from all over the city.

With its 140 shops Galleria attracts an average weekly total of 300,000 people, while on weeks when there are public holidays or special days like Mother’s Day this number can be as high as 500,000.In 1995 Akmerkez was declared to be Europe’s Best Shopping Center by the International Council of Shopping Centers, and in 1998 was selected as the World’s Best Shopping Center by the same organization and received the International Design and Development Award.

Akmerkez opened in 1993 and is visited by between two and two-and-a half million people every month. At weekends and before public holidays and new year the number of visitors soars to around 100,000 people daily. Akmerkez shopping center has 240 shops and a total floor area of 180,000 square meters on four floors. Above these rise two blocks of office premises of 14 and 17 stories respectively, and a 24 story residential block. The highest proportion of customers come from the surrounding districts of Etiler, Levent and Ulus, which are in walking distance, and from the European shore of the Bosphorus. They generally visit the center during the week and do most of their household shopping here.

The second group of customers come from districts slightly further away, such as Nisantasi But at weekends people from all over the city are to be found here. Visitors spend an average 3.5 hours in the center, compared to the world average of 2.5 hours. During the summer, excursions are organized to the shopping center from nearby hotels, and during the winter there are bus services from large business centers such as Sabanci Center, Yapi Kredi Plaza and Maya Center.Capitol shopping center also opened in 1993, and is now visited by 12 million people a year. It has 120 shops, 8 cinemas, cafes and open and closed car parks.

This is a spacious shopping center around a huge central well through which daylight pours. On special occasions the number of visitors rises to 80,000 a day, mainly from the east bank districts of the city.Carousel, which opened in 1995, pulls in approximately 50,000 people per day, and 18 million people a year. Four leading banks have branches here, and its attractions include discussion panels, music recitals, an art gallery where exhibitions by both amateur and professional artists are held, book signing sessions by famous authors, and special weeks featuring different countries.

There is also a ticket sales service for art and cultural events all over Istanbul.One of Istanbul’s youngest shopping centers is Polcenter, which opened in Levent on 16 December 1998. It has 52 shops and covers an area of 15,000 square meters The majority of its customers are from the banks and companies which have offices in the area. Polcenter is a three story shopping center over which are two large towers containing office premises. It has a three story car park.

old istanbul - Ottoman Film Archives

2009-04-17T07:59:00.000-07:00

Vintage video from the Ottoman Film Archives. Istanbul in this moving pictures show that the old city has not change that much.

Crossing the Bridge - The Sound of Istanbul

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Crossing the Bridge - The Sound of Istanbul ( Fatih Akin )

Places of Interest in istanbul

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Places of Interest in istanbul

Islands: barouche and beaches

Avcilar: Earthquake, furniture stores,

Bagcilar: literacy course

Bakırköy: Mental Hospital, Airport, Freedom Square,

Bayrampaşa: Prison. Beşiktaş: Star Park, İnönü Stadium,

Kabataş, Dolmabahçe Palace,

Ortaköy Mosque, Bazaar Taraftar Group.

Beykoz: Kasır the Khedive, Yuşa Tepesi,
Anadolu Hisar,

Beyoglu: Istiklal cd. Galata tower, Yeşilçam Street, Back Street and Taksim Square, Kasımpaşaspor, Hacı Husrev,

Büyükçekmece: B. Çekmece Lake, TUYAP, Television Tower (construction takes, municipalities, Europe's 3rd largest tower)

Eyüp: Tomb, Piyer Loti, Belgrade Forests, Golden Horn (the longest border in Eyüp), Oyuncakçı and Feshanesi.

Eminönü: Sultanahmet Mosque and dumplings, the Covered Bazaar, Spice Bazaar, Topkapi palace, Hagia Sophia, Gülhane, Vefa cash Box, Süleymaniye, Babıáli Yokuşu, Beyazit Square, Second Hand Book Bazaar,

Sirkeci, Cağaloğlu, Fatih: Mosque, Vatan Caddesi, Sulukule, Zeyrek, Bozdogan Belt, Karagümrük, Fener

Gaziosmanpaşa: Gazi quarter, Gaziosmanpaşa Monument

Kadıköy: Fashion, drowned channel Altıyol, Baghdad Street, Caddebostan beach, Fenerbahçe Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium, Saturday Market, Kalamış

Kagithane: Sadabad (lots of construction, and municipal), Miniature, Eagle: Prison, Education and Research Hospital, Maltepe: Cigarette Factory, the Virgin and Temple, Yayla Art Center, Briyas palace

Pendik: Aydos heels, Marina and exhibition center (to continue the construction, municipal)Kurtkoy

Sarıyer: Tarabya, İstinye, Aşiyan, Parkorman, Baltalimanı, Kilyos, Rumeli Hisar, the fish restaurants.

Sultanbeyli: Gecekondu the (correctional work release, and municipal)

Şişli: Akmerkez, Mecidiyeköy, Tesvikiye Mosque, the Army House in Harbiye Military Museum, Ali Sami Yen Stadium, Abide-i Hürriyet, Nişantaşı, Darülaceze Tuzla: Shipyards, fish restaurants, Maritime Faculty, Harpokulu, Formula, Integrated Meat Plants, Akfırat

Ümraniye: Yeşilvadi Mansions, modoko, IKEA Üsküdar: Girl Kulesi, Karacaahmet sarcophagi, Cengelkoy Hıyar, the Beylerbeyi, Kandilli Observatory, Çamlıca Tepesi, the Selimiye Barracks, Zeynep Kamil Hospital, Harem, Marmaray, Capitol.

Sile: Cloth, Festival and Ağva'sı.

Zeytinburnu: Veliefendi Hipodrom the dungeon of Yedikule

places in istanbul, istanbul pictures

2009-04-16T16:31:00.000-07:00

places in istanbul, istanbul pictures

istanbul pictures

2009-04-16T16:19:00.000-07:00

istanbul pictures

istanbul nightlife

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Istanbul is probably the most lively city in Turkey for nightlife and variety, and there are many city centers to this huge city, each one having their own range of fashionable bars, clubs and pubs. Some of the main centers on the European side to enjoy the city's night life are at Taksim/Beyoglu, Levent, Etiler, Nisantasi, areas along the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet. There is also the Asian Side, such as Kadikoy and Bagdat Street

Babylon Open everyday 22.00 - 04.00Live performances of differentethnic, rock, jazz bands.Seyhbender Sok. no: 3 Asmalimescit / Taksim292 73 68

Big Buddha Open everyday 12.00 - 02.00Very popular among high society.Intercontinental dishes arealso available.Levent cad no:15 1.Levent

CheersA popular young touristhang-out in the old city.Serves sandwiches and salads.Akbiyik Cad no:20 Sultanahmet

Dulcinea Plays Jazz, Classical, Ethnic music.Open everyday 10.00 - 02.00Istiklal Cad. Meselik Sokno:20 Taksim 245 10 71

High End Open everyday 24.00 - 04.00Plays techno, dance, house music18 - 35 age group .Nispetiye Cad no:4 Etiler287 73 80

Hayal Kahvesi Live performances of local bandsRock, Pop, Jazz is played and delicious food is served.Buyukparmakkapi Sok no:19Taksim244 25 58

Sortie Open only in summersPopular among high society.Nightclub complex with restaurants.Muallim Naci cad 141-142Kurucesme287 82 82

Roxy Open everyday 22.00 - 04.00 Underground, Pop, RockExpect a cover charge.Siraselviler Cad.Aslanyatagi Sok Taksim 245 65 39

Sefahathane Open everyday 10.00 - 02.00Plays trendy music and popular among the cool types.Istiklal Cad. Atlas PassageBeyoglu251 22 45

Air travel

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Air travel
Atatürk Airport in Istanbul is Turkey’s largest airport. From here you can travel to many destinations, both in Turkey and worldwide. Most airlines have offices in such central areas as Taksim, Beşiktas
Atatürk Airport (The Yeşilköy Airport) Atatürk Airport first opened as a civilian airport in 1912, and was opened to international air traffic in 1953.

The airport is spread out over a total area of 9.470.554 square meters, and includes a 62.500 square meters domestic terminal and a 179.000 square metre international terminal and 186.000 square meters new terminal complex. It is Europe’s largest airport. The airport serves a total of 7,5 million travelers and 14 million international passengers each year.

In addition to a variety of forms of public transportation that connect the airport to a variety of destinations in the city, the airport also runs its own bus service, known as Havaş. The Havaş bus service is significantly cheaper than taking a taxi. It departs from in front of the Municipality Art Gallery in Taksim every day at 5.00 a.m., 6.00 a.m., every half hour between 6.00 a.m. and 11.00 p.m., and on the hour from 11.00 p.m. to 1.00 a.m.

The bus service from Atatürk Airport to Taksim and other parts of the city runs on the same schedule. The trip takes around forty minutes.

The price per person varies depending on the destination (3,50-15 YTL).
The trip in the direction of the airport can often involve heavy traffic, especially during rush hour. It is always helpful to check the traffic conditions before setting out to the airport. If you take the coast road connecting Aksaray and Bakırköy to the airport, you are likely to experience less traffic.

The metro/light-rail system that departs from Kabataş, Eminönü and Aksaray offers an even less expensive way to reach Atatürk Airport.

Sabiha Gökçen Airport (the Kurtköy Airport) This airport, which is named after the world’s first female war pilot, Sabiha Gökçen is located on an area of 655 hectares. It has two airfields, each three kilometres in length, with a capacity to serve 55 planes. Each year, 3.5 million passengers and ninety thousand tons of cargo pass through Sabiha Gökçen.

If you are going to the Asian Side of Istanbul, we recommend that you use this airport. Havaş service runs from the Kozyatağı stop to Sabiha Gökçen Airport every day at the following hours: 4.30 a.m.-5.30 a.m.-8.00 a.m.-9.00 a.m.-12.00 p.m.-2.00 p.m.-5.00 p.m.-5.30 p.m.-6.30 p.m.-8.30 p.m.

The bus service from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Kozyatağı runs according to airplane arrivals at the following hours: 9.20 a.m.-10.15 a.m.-1.40 p.m.-3.15 p.m.- 6.05 p.m.-6.50 p.m.-10.00 p.m.-10.30 p.m.-11.55 p.m.- 1.45 a.m. If you are at the European Side and need to get to Sabiha Gökçen Airport, you can catch a number of different buses that leave from the 4. Levent metro stop.

The trip takes about fifty minutes, and the cost varies depending on the destination (7 - 9,50 YTL).

For more detailed information about travel, ticket prices, and routes:Atatürk Airport: http://www.tav.com.tr/ Ph: (9)0212-663-6400

Sabiha Gökçen Airport: http://www.sgairport.com/ Ph: (9)0212-585-5000
HAVAŞ (airport bus) customer services: 444-0487

Experience every corner of Istanbul

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Experience every corner of Istanbul
Istanbul means to explore; to explore means to enjoy... Wait not longer! In order to experience this beautiful city in the most thorough way possible, choose the most attractive tours to organize your visit...
To sip a sugary, frothy coffee while sitting next to the sea, enveloped by the incredible grasp of the Bosphorus, to capture both today and yesterday in the same embrace, to inhale this unparalleled city from the sky above, or to the sole hero of this enormous city yourself. But how? We have some recommendations.
“Bosphorus tours” are for you!If you are interested in a Bosphorus tour, you should head directly to Eminönü. The tour boats that leave from IDO Wharf travel gently up the Bosphorus, making a few stops at areas on the Asian Side, and eventually make their way to Anadolu Kavağı. After stopping there for several hours, they return directly to Eminönü at 10.35, 12.00 and 01.35 a.m. These tours only occur in the summer months.
If you want to enjoy a night of entertainment on the Bosphorus, then you should apply to Mehtap Tours, which is organized by IDO and a variety of different companies. After taking one, you will be able to acquaint yourself with the beauties of the Bosphorus as far as one is able. Some tours take a break to dine on fish in areas such as Anadolu Kavağı and Rumeli Kavağı while others offer food accompanied by live music on the boat itself.
The bus is leaving... Don’t miss it! City tours by bus are also available. These tours, which last a total of one hour and fifty minutes, allow you to be carried away by the entire beauty of the city all at once. These entertaining tours take place in double-decker buses, outfitted with open tops, leave from Sultanahmet Square at the top of each hour. They offer the easiest way for you to tour the city, and also provide you with detailed historical information about the city. These tours pass by sixty three different points on their route, from which you can view the important sights of the Historical Peninsula and the Bosphorus.
Among the Istanbul neighborhoods that these tours pass are Taksim, Tepebaşı, Şişhane, Unkapanı, Fener, Ayvansaray, Edirnekapı, Fatih, Şehzadebaşı, Unkapanı, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Cağaloğlu, Sultanahmet, Eminönü, Tophane and Kabataş. If you like, you can get off the bus at any of these stops, and board another bus when it passes.
In the summer months, these tours run from 11.00 a.m. to 05.30 p.m. You can purchase tickets from hotel reception offices, the ticket booths in Taksim and Sultanahmet, or when you board the bus. The price of the tour is 20 Euro for adults, 10 Euro for students and 12 Euro for the families with four people.
“The Sultan’s caiques” will astound youWould you like to experience Istanbul from a caique? Caique tours, which have not lost any of their past charm, will surely add to your enjoyment of the Bosphorus. They are the favourite of all Istanbul lovers.
Istanbul’s caiques were used for transportation within the city during the Ottoman period. Occasionally even “Sultanic caiques” which were decorated in sterling gold and jewels and were used when the sultans had to carry out the duties of the throne at sea, made trips on the Bosphorus.
Although hundreds of years have passed, this tradition has not changed. The splendour of the sultanic caiques still attracts intense interest, and excites everyone who wants to experience Istanbul to the fullest.
For more detailed information:Ph: (9)0212-296-5240 (4 lines)web: http://www.sultankayiklari.com/
A tour of Istanbul by dolmuş Hurry up; let’s return to the Istanbul of the seventies, if only for a moment. In that era, dolmuş were the most common form of public transportation. In particular multi-colored American cars from from 1948 to 1956...
The dolmuş carry a total of six passengers, including the tour guide and the chauffeur. In then, you can make your way directly to and from such neighborhoods as Sultanahmet, Sirkeci, Sarayburnu, Ahırkapı, Çatladıkapı, Kumkapı, Kadırga, Langa, Beyazıt, Kapalıçarşı, İstanbul University, Şehzadebaşı, Süleymaniye, Vefa, Şehzadebaşı, Unkapanı, Zeyrek, Aksaray, Haseki, Cerrahpaşa, Esekapı, Samatya, Yedikule, Belgradkapı, Silivrikapı, Mevlanakapı, Topkapı, and Eminönü. And don’t worry if you forget to eat beforehand, a delicious feast of fish and bread awaits you in Samatya.
Ph: (9)0212-292-2874
Package toursExploring Istanbul is a wonderful experience, but can also be difficult. Therefore, we still recommend that you avail yourself of the professional services of many tourism and travel agencies.
Many companies that professionally organize special city tours offer package programs tailored precisely to your interests and desires. If you like, tourism agents can offer you professional tour guide services and organize all forms of transportation for you while you are in the city.
Once you have arrived in Istanbul, you can take advantage of these services by inquiring at your hotel or at a travel agent in the vicinity.
Experiencing the Istanbul skies with “Türkbalon”… And now the time has come to view Istanbul from the sky...Though you may wonder whether such a thing is possible, if you visit Kadıköy, it certainly is. The Türkbalon (Turk Balloon) is Kadıköy’s Harbour Square (İskele Meydanı). It rises to a height of 200 metres, and allows you the unique pleasure of viewing Istanbul from a 360 degree bird’s eye perspective.
Ph: (9)0216-347-0405

istanbul pictures

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istanbul pictures

istanbul pictures

2009-04-15T12:09:00.000-07:00

istanbul pictures

Blue mosque videos

2009-04-15T12:02:00.000-07:00

Blue Mosque videos

Nefret- istanbul - rap music

2009-04-15T11:58:00.000-07:00

Nefret- istanbul'u dinliyorum gözlerim kapalı

Ottoman film archives in istanbul

2009-04-15T07:51:00.001-07:00

Ottoman film archives in istanbul

Hadise Dum Tek Tek - Eurovision 2009

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Hadise- Dum Tek Tek - Eurovision 2009 Turkey, istanbul

old istanbul

2009-04-15T07:28:00.000-07:00

istanbul 100 years ago, old istanbul

Welcome to Turkey

2009-04-15T07:24:00.000-07:00

Welcome to Turkey

Galata tower in istanbul

2009-04-15T07:07:00.000-07:00

Galata tower istanbul, galata tower map

Topkapi palace istanbul

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Topkapi palace istanbul, topkapi sarayi

blue mosque istanbul

2009-04-15T06:40:00.000-07:00

blue mosque istanbul , Sultanahmet cami

istanbul video

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istanbul video

istanbul city map

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istanbul city map

To reach the link below the map, please click here.

http://www.sehirrehberi.ibb.gov.tr/MapForm.aspx?&rw=15E&cl=351

Obelisk of Theodosius in istanbul

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The obelisk brought from EGYPT (Obelisk of Theodosius) Two Obelisk BC Pharaoh in Egypt 1490's III. Tutmosis by the army in Mesopotamia and to win the honor of the victory Luksor'da, was erected in front of Karnak temple. Was made of pink granite obelisk of rare quality. 4c.c. also a Roman emperor is not known precisely to be able to make the people appreciate his enthusiasm and for thinking about an event that will leave a ton weight has an obelisk brought to Istanbul. Did you leave it in a corner of the racetrack for years the obelisk I. The time of Theodosius, in 390 years, the city has been erected with great difficulty by Proclus of directors. Every era in tılsımlı a number of monuments, the oldest historical monuments in Istanbul is the work. Obelisk, decorated with reliefs of the Roman era on the base 4 is placed on bronze blocks. Qaeda in the Emperor, children and other important persons from the family empire to course racing, people, musicians, dancers and their movements are about racing cars. Height with pedestal 25.60 respectively.

Golden Horn ( halic )

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Golden Horn Throughout history, as the geographical location of Istanbul to the development of natural and has been active in the Golden Horn is a safe harbor. Divides Europe into two sides of the harbor. About 8 km in length and most extensive is the entry location by the Bosphorus, the bottom side of a two-stream water is discharged by Hali. Tides and currents are not. Surrounding soil fertility, abundant fish, fresh water stream and therefore the way the "Golden Horn" was the name given in terms of fertility symbols. Back to the Byzantine era of entry to the Navy chain enemy would prevent the siege. Haliç coast, the time had some military purpose connected with the bridges. Currently 5th bridge is planned for the metro.

Asian side of the pier, Bosporus and provide access to the island ferry time is moving throughout the day. Topkapi Palace Harem section of the Golden Horn to watch birds look. Aulic at the beach still Sepetçi the International Journalists Kasır are allocated to the community. Europe in 1890 on the last stop of the train at Sirkeci Station is here. Former moved to the new Galata bridge Haliç within the largest of this kind of samples. Certain days and in the middle of large tonnage vessels is opened to traffic facilities will be provided. With pedestrian and car traffic over the bridge and the sun and the scenery is beautiful and moving.

1950 Year in 1980 from the start of the contamination has been corrected with the ongoing work. One of the greatest moves of Haliç coast more than four thousand were to condemn the structure, place of business outside the city was transferred to the new center, and coastal parks and surrounded by gardens, was built first time, the channel system and giant collectors were cleaned with water. The walls of coastline continues, but the second and third after Ataturk bridge, the old Galata Bridge, around the time that our chapters could come. Made of cast iron in the coastal districts of Balat in the Bulgarian church, and few beyond the small Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Fener and plant churches Per took place. Against the shore; Kasımpaşa large beach house in the (19 th century.) Belong to the Navy. The workshop and the old Anchor Ships anchor, a domed structure 8 by the Koç family models can be repaired, models, machinery and marine equipment and has been converted into a museum are exhibited edavatının. In the same neighborhood today Aynalı Kavak gelmiş Kasır only part of the Golden Horn Palace and is open to visitors as a museum.

istanbul kitchens and foods

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istanbul kitchens, food World's leading restaurants palate lezzetlerindendir.Tipik in a Turkish bread, served with fresh fried is not available. Abundant oil and tomato paste are used for food and service also make butter and ketchup are not. Lamb, sheep or veal further the basis of various vegetables for dinner. Rice, pie varieties, wheat, dry beans, rich olive oil meal as the vegetables will be served. Meatballs and skewer kebab, döner kebab or painful, Yoğurtlu, patlıcanlı other kinds of kebabs is acceptable in private turnspit. Of sweet dough, baklava, and similar Kadayıf genuine and tasty, this job has been running for several generations, sometimes from the shop is small. May-September is the fish of the hunting ban has beautiful taste delicious fish should be fresh in the other months. In other big cities as there are restaurants of different nationalities in Istanbul. Fast-food, quick snacks provide services in many places were also derived. However, taste delicious local dishes in restaurants are typical. Two types of milk color is most famous national drink. Raki is drunk, the water level is the albescent bitters. The other is made of diluted yogurt refreshing; is buttermilk. Or melon as appetizer and snacks rakı with white cheese, cooking time can be taken by the various types of appetizers, along with other drinks is not inside. Wine and beer are the main hostel Anatolian soil. Similar between the Turkish wine tastes, types and prices are as highly satisfactory. Renowned Turkish coffee, or other small cup of sugar in the plain are offered at every opportunity. "A cup of coffee has 40 years of mind," he temper with the coffee used by Turks, known since the 16 th century has come to say. Turkey is a paradise of fruit fresh and dry. Size of the country each year by the seasonal changes of the fruit is shipped.

istanbul city trips

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istanbul City trips In the coastal city of Istanbul was established to form a whole with the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Nowhere else in the world, such a masterpiece of nature in close proximity, the handiwork of humankind, the past will not find the evidence and calling of life. Short-term stay in the town daily tours, important historical locations, museums, the famous Covered Bazaar and its surroundings are visiting.

Move from hotels or port tours of historical Istanbul peninsula and in the masterpieces of gezer with yarımşar daily program. Important works: World's 8th great number of the Hagia Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, the Hippodrome and the Topkapi Palace Museum. Besides this classic one-day tour many Roman, Byzantine and Turkish sides work with the Bosphorus and Asian tours, visiting Istanbul to return to their country of origin of the causes of memories never forgotten.

Roman era city walls, the last Byzantine era frescoes and ornate mosaics and the famous Kariye Museum, the city's most beautiful scenery you can see the Galata Tower, Bosphorus shores of the world, the richest of the Dolmabahce Palace, the famous Archaeological Museum, the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, Spice Bazaar and many other historical To work around 3-4 days to stay in Istanbul would require. Night tours of Oriental dance and folklore groups are colorful show. Istanbul's airport and harbor in the European continent.

Boat trips through the Bosphorus Bridge, or modern set foot in Asia continent, it is a chance for people to find a way. View of the city and the Bosphorus suspension bridge to view the birds and all the splendor of the Asian section of the hill is seen Çamlıca. An hour from the city center by boat, bus and rapid sea islands in the distance for half an hour to rest, have fun, hiking and swimming, carriage tours, and beautiful places are ideal for the seasonal. Besides the tours in a city tour offers travel acenteerinin opportunities are comfortable limo rental. It is rich and varied shopping opportunities in Istanbul.

Covered Bazaar and the entry of the big famous department store, Ak Center, Galeria, Capitol and other centers, Beyoglu, Nisantasi boutiques and shops of Baghdad streets offer year round service. Boğaziçi'ni in Istanbul to see the tour, is it necessary to watch the beauty, happiness is. Eminönü shield scheduled ferries, hotels and tourism agencies, tour, or rent that will be organized through a sea day or night can be seen as the ideal Bosphorus. Zik towards the Black Sea, by zak progresses, the left side of Europe, in the right direction are the Asian coast. Girl in front of the Tower, Uskudar from Dolmabahçe palace is located on the banks. 1704. length of the first suspension bridge tower Ortakoy Europe, the other opposite, near Beylerbeyi palace rises. Viewed together with the modern bridge is the old monument.

The Asian coast after the bridge the big, yellow building with two towers "Kuleli Military" is the school. (19yy). Against the shore, beach baby is in the interesting old buildings Consul in Egypt. Baby dark is a yacht harbor. At the beginning of the beautiful little seaside 20yy art style in classical Turkish mosques.

Hagia Sophia Museum

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Hagia Sophia Museum The world's number one 8.harikalarından St.Sophia, Art History and architecture of the world number 1 is identity construction. In this age and this size works are rarely able to come to our time. The original name of the Hagia Sofia, the Turks, the structure of Hagia Sophia in the wrong way, is known as Saint Sofia. Basilica, not a saint, named Sofia, was dedicated to the Holy Wisdom. The place of an earlier pagan temple, built with the same name describes 3 different basilica was. Been made in the church in the United overthrow the Emperor Constantine, some sources, is the first claim made by him to the Basilica of St. Sophia has come il. Small size wooden roof structure of the 4th yy. In the second half of the United Constantine was the son Konstantinus time. In 404, during a rebellion instead of the first structure, built in the 2nd large extent In 415 the church was opened by a ceremony. 532 in a car race in the Hippodrome as a result of the bloody rebellion in the death of a citizen, and many tens of thousands of buildings had been caused to be burned. "Nika" rebellion and known as the Emperor Justinian, this rebellion against the development of the St. Sophia Church was burned.

The Emperor Justinian hardly suppress rebellion "since Adam will not be any transfer and see the unseen" act was to make a place of worship. Basilica built in 532 on the ruins of the previous start, of this largest church of Christianity alemi was completed in five years, was opened with ceremonies 537'de. Emperor avoid any charges in front of the hair was not the architect of the state treasury. (With Tralles'li Anthemius mathematician, Miletoslu İsidorus) Dome construction was developed by Roman architecture, basilica plan was applied since the ancient era. Round structures are very large extent on covered with domes.

In the middle of a rectangular space, such as Justinian Ayasofya'sındaki However, device measures a central dome in the making, was tried for the first time in architectural history. While the guardian of the priest to read prayers, almost every part of the Empire of the existing ruins of the early era and the many different parts of marble, the column was used in construction. Later this column for devşirme materials and especially, what you will hurt incomprehensible, a herd of origin, the story was invented. A pleasure and the Hagia Sophia Justinian era emerged as the product was swank.

As a myth and symbol in the next cycle was adopted. Thousand years for a period of financial difficulties as well as measures to vaccinate and because of technical incompetence is legendary seen, such a structure but can be done with the help of divine force was supposed to be. A 6yy St.Sophia. Although the work of the Byzantine era, the front does not have models, the next revolution in the Roman architectural tradition is connected to mimic an "experiment" is. External and internal appearance and the contrast is the legacy of Rome's huge dome. External appearance is not elegant, proporsiyonlara unobserved, such as a shell is made. Contrast, the internal view is splendid as the palace, is eye-catching, building a giant "Empire" is a work.

Opening ceremony of the excitement at taking over the car with the Emperor can not be wrapped inside, thank God that the Prophet Solomon was screaming to the top of the exit. With tall buildings around the Basilica of the surrounding evolved as a major religious center. With the Eastern Christian churches of the Byzantine Empire for centuries was now going to take the stage for traction. Despite the superiority of the unique and vital structures had errors. The most important issues to the domes of the side walls and the pressure was bigness. Transferred to the base of the dome's weight is such a need for the architectural elements in that era had not yet fully developed.

The outward tilt of the side walls original, flattened dome of the 558 witnesses had to be destroyed. Higher than the dome and the second was kept small. The dome portion 10 and 14 close to the semi yy''arda has 2 times more crashes.

St.Sophia make any transfer by the treasury and sustain full supplies. In 1453 the city Türk'lerin conquered, the dilapidated state of the Hagia Sophia into a mosque immediately became the reason to save. Turkish architect Sinan's husband adds 16.yy.da plank walls, 19 yy. Beginning in mid-1930, and other restoration architect Fossati brothers and major repairs were not converted by the domes of the iron belt. Li in the 2000 restoration of the existing mine will be done quickly with a portable dock. 477 per year for 916 years and the church Hagia Sophia as a mosque, the same with 2 different religions in the service of God believe that the museum was made after the orders of Atatürk. Between the years 1930-1935 to be removed and cleaned a part of the Byzantine mosaics are among the important works of art. Traces of Byzantine and Ottoman periods in our country with its magnificent architecture, the most visited museum, was one of the first three.

VISIT Hagia Sophia In the courtyard of the museum entrance, a century later, are being used again, the western side is the original door. Introduction of the next preceding, the second will see the ruins of buildings. With 5 doors they can enter the outside can not be baptized into the corridor to corridor, this is the basis of the church with a 9 on the door opens. Middle the high gates of the Empire was the door. The mosaic panels on the 9th yy. have been the end. From the middle sitting on the throne from Emperor Pantokrator Christ wants intercession. Back to the Virgin Mary and Angel Gabriel in the side of the coin has the portrait. Interior corridors, and mosaics of the Justinian era figürsüz the other neflerin ceiling are original. Construction of the main part and a great location offers the visitor magnificent. The first step is felt immediately, since the influence of the dome. Hanging in the air, and all seems as if the building is covered. Walls and ceilings covered with marble and mosaic, colorful in appearance. 3 different colors of mosaic dome tone, shows the 3 different repair cycle. Height and diameter of the world's largest dome when the dome is today the largest number. It is not a complete circle of the dome repairs due to configuration. North - South 31.87 m.dir diameter. East - West diameter of 30.87 m. 55.60 m.dir and height. 4 are based on the pendant in the dome, 4 winged angel figures, the faces are as closed.

Rectangular, wide middle of the column, separated by 2 spaces near the dark stretches of naphtha. 74.67 x 69.80 m.dir Central location. The ground floor and galleries there are a total of 107 columns. The entire structure of columns and St.Sophia specific characteristics, classical, 6 yy. Are examples of Byzantine ornamentation. A feature that is age a deep-carved marble and light, the shadow of the game Serer.

The Emperor is located in the middle of monogam. Corners in the ancient porphyry columns, green marble from Salonika, and all of the middle column is made of white marble, decorated with rich processing takes title to the old days people. Hagia Sophia museum, view a blank or the mosques have been used as skin basilica, flashy, mystic, different, I have to imagine is the oldest original appearance. Empire is the beginning of a big church in front of the apse of the transfer compartment, altar, AMBO and other ceremonial gold and silver plate covered with supplies, were decorated with ivory and jewels. Even so, some doors were covered with precious metals. All these and other Latin invasion of Europe by some architectural parts to disassemble in the presence of the child Jesus taşımıştı.Apsis half dome with the Virgin Mary, angels mosaic is Back on the right side. Against the wall is destroyed in the figure of another angel.

Galleries at the level of the wall hanging, leather, made on the 7.5 m. The large diameter discs and inscriptions on the dome, is used as a mosque, remember to perform work. 19. yy. In the middle of the period written by the great masters of calligraphy is a masterpiece. Round tables Allah, Hz. Muhammed, 4 Caliph and Hasan-Hussein names are written. Term of the finest examples of stained glass above the altar, is placed inside a mosque niche apsis side of the pulpit and balcony mevlithan are added to the Turkish period. Soil in the area, made of square pieces of colored marble, probably 12th yy. been added in, the scene is the coronation of the Emperor.

High quality marble is made of two large global container is located in the middle next to the entrance of the venue. Ancient origin of the late 16th kapta yy'da was brought from Bergama. In the northern corner of the building "sweat the column" will be found. Sub-section surrounded by a generation of bronze, a truly creepy finger holes on the columns are plenty of tales and legends. Outside the building in the north of the pier supporting the ramp is the first inside. With this exit ramp to the upper gallery. Surrounding the building from three directions on the gallery is a far cry from the great indoors.

Women and the church was reserved for meetings of the empire are part. In the North wing, south wing in 3 mosaic panels are available in 3'lü figures. South Gallery, the next day, the light enters through the window, the masterpiece of Byzantine mosaic art panels are located. The issue is too wide in the middle of the final court scene, "Diesis" known as, is the triple figures. She said that the right of Jesus in the middle, left in Hz. Yahya is located. Mosaic of the background of the different arrays, will further enhance the beauty of figures, facial expressions are realistic fevkâlede.

panels, the Virgin Mary and child Jesus, the Emperor II. Komnenus, İmparatoriçe Irene, Prince Aleksios side walls where the patient receives. Presentations of the donations to the church roll, the gold leather pouch to help specify. Hungarian origin, race features empress; clear skin and open hair color is evident. The second board, the board sat Jesus, next İmparatoriçe Zoe and third husband Constantine Monomakhos'dur, Konstantin'nin shaven head and the inscription above, were made again.

Belongs to the original mosaic Zoe'nin was the first husband. The board of the Imperial family and donations to the church thanking the museum corridor symbolizes leave edilmektedir.İç a large mosaic panels, while the 10th yy'dan will remain. Figure with the distorted perspective of the Virgin Mary and child Jesus the middle, side of the city offering models featuring large models Justinyen'dir St.Sophia with Konstantin.

Partially buried in the ground on the output BC 2. yy'dan huge bronze doors Tarsustan stay, perhaps by bringing a pagan mabetinden, is used again here. Museum was built in the garden in different era of Turkish art is found. These are some of the tombs of the sultans, schools, homes and time settings are Şadırvan. East side of the minarets, 15, batıdakiler de 16th yy'da were added. Phone: 0 (212) 522 17 50 - 522 09 89

Adalar

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ADALAR It belongs to the Byzantine history of Istanbul before the island is very little information. These authors work in ancient times as Thimkus Artemiones sources Islands are located in the West, where many are experiencing the tragedy. Byzantine historian of the monastery started to talk to but from 8.yy. When Latinos come to Istanbul (1204), the dukes of Venice Dandola, Latin and Islands has been provoked to plunder.

However, Latinos did not attack the island. Islands, and Crete 1302'de Eğriboz has been attacked by pirates. Development of the island of Turks, the Byzantine emperor Manuel Paleologos period of occurrence. Musa Çelebi between the Emperor Manuel Yassıada 1412'de yapılan sea battle near the affected Islands.

Approximately one and a half months before the conquest of Istanbul, Fatih Sultan Mehmet during the siege of the city, 17 April 1453 Baltaoğlu Süleyman Bey, was seized Islands. Gustav Schlumberger, tragic history of the Islands, held his wife in terms of natural beauty that is likened to the history Capri'nin. Interpretation of the tragic history of the islands Reşat Ekrem Koç is interesting and striking. "The islands, rich history with pictures of a natural structure has haran. Each step of the trace of a date can be found in the twenty centuries.

VISIT THE ISTANBUL in short to ...

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VISIT THE ISTANBUL in short to ... To visit this beautiful city you have a very short period of time? Do not worry, even in this short period of time "to live in Istanbul for the available alternatives. Continuing the daily tours, important historical locations, museums, you can visit the famous Covered Bazaar and its surroundings. Move from hotels or port peninsula tours in Istanbul with masterpieces yarımşar day program will introduce you. At least the St. Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace Museum will have the opportunity to visit such as a masterpiece. Many of the Roman, Byzantine and Turkish Bosphorus and the Asian sides can recognize the work trip is also possible to attend. After this round of unforgettable beauty and memories will be returned to your country.

Roman era city walls, the last Byzantine era frescoes and ornate mosaics and the famous Kariye Museum, the city's most beautiful scenery you can see the Galata Tower, Bosphorus shores of the world, the richest of the Dolmabahce Palace, the famous Archaeological Museum, the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, Spice Bazaar and many other historical work a 3-4 day visit, and can recognize a row.

And a boat trip on the Bosphorus Strait tours ... forgotten memories will enter through. From each of the two sides of the Straits during the tale of a love reflected in the water and unique maritime Asude the 20th century, the luxury villas, Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi Palace and the Göksu, Rumeli and Anadolu Hisar and keep track of fishing villages, restaurants, tea gardens, parks, night clubs may fascinate you. The same day, and then enter the Black Sea's wild coast to the sea of Marmara coast residents have a cup of coffee in a tea garden and sip your drink in the beauty of the Bosphorus would.

Istanbul is a city where historic buildings with new. It is rich and varied shopping opportunities in Istanbul. Covered Bazaar and the entry of the big famous department store, Ak Center, Galeria, Capitol and other centers, Beyoglu, Nisantasi boutique and in stores throughout the streets of Baghdad to serve.

Traces of the past days hülyalı Closed labirentvari structure to move from one side insists that the modern world, while new products are proof of your front, dazzling jewelry, copper items, carpets, leather and suede clothing assorted ... Without the slightest fatigue by gravitate can walk for hours in this market.

The unique historical and cultural background and, in addition to the numerous charms modern hotels, decent restaurants, night clubs, bars, historical bazaars and shops to increase the attractiveness of Istanbul. One day, your path across the city falls on the word and see its natural beauty and living will.

Is home to many civilizations do is send love to you from beautiful Istanbul.

HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

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HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

Land: Urban transport: minibuses and buses as well as the tram Aksarayda center, between Taksim and Levent metro, the electric trolley Beyoðlu urban transport are often used.

Transportation between cities: Istanbul each side of the country has highway connections. Domestic transport of the action points, the Anatolian coast in the Harem, the European side of the international bus station is Esenler.

International transportation: Istanbul yurdışına Greece, Skopje, Macedonia, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Russia (Moscow) Romania, Bulgaria, Jordan (Amman) are doing time. Coach Station Tel: (+90-212) 658 05 05 - 658 10 10 Bus Station Fax: (+90-212) 658 28 58

Railway: Istanbul from Ankara, Izmir and Eastern Anatolian cities have rail connections. Sirkeci Istanbul Turkey - Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Thessaloniki, (Eskisehir, Konya, Gaziantep) - Aleppo, (Tatvan, Van) - Tehran, Moscow, Bucharest train times are available. Haydarpasa Train Station Tel: (+90-216) 348 80 20 Reservation Tel: (+90-216) 337 87 24 Desk Tel: (+90-216) 336 04 75 Sirkeci Train Station Tel: (+90-212) 520 65 75 Desk Tel: (+90-212) 527 00 50 Sea: the city of Istanbul, as well as domestic transportation is provided. There are also links to the marina harbor of Europe.

Sea Transportation in the City: Kadıköy-H.Paşa-Karaköy, Eminönü, Üsküdar, Eminönü-Kadıköy, Bridge-Yenikoy, Beykoz-Poplar and Sirkeci, Bostancı, Bridge-Islands, Bridge-Yalova, Kabataş-Çınarcık, Bostancı, the ferry Çınarcık process. Transportation between cities: the Black Sea (Istanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize), Istanbul, Marmara line (Marmara Island, Bandirma, Mudanya), Avşa tours to the island are available. Istanbul Port Administration Tel: (+90-212) 252 21 00 Istanbul Port Administration Fax: (+90-212) 244 34 80 Address: Dock Street Center Han No: 32 34443 Karaköy / ISTANBUL

Air way: Istanbul International Ataturk Airport, 20 km away from the city center. Also in Istanbul, there is the possibility to lease aircraft and helicopters.
DHMİ Ataturk Airport Tel: (+90 212) 465 30 00
DHMİ Ataturk Airport Fax: (+90 212) 465 32 50
E-Mail DHMİ Ataturk Airport: info@dhmiata.gov.tr
THY General Directorate Tel: (+90-212) 212-465 22 64
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THY General Directorate of E-Mail: hirmak@thy.com

Istanbul's climate

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Istanbul's climate 4 seasons with the experience of Istanbul. The cool Mediterranean climate is similar: A short spring, ideal summer temperatures, long, wet fall and winter with blue sky. In the spring of the pink is to protect bürülü Boğaziçi Erguvan. Parks and gardens are adorned with tulips and flowers.

March chilly, rainy, April and May June half full spring ... summer is like half of the spring. A phrase "into the sea without seeing watermelon shell" der. September until the end of Istanbul's sea suitable for swimming.

Months of July and August the temperature can be increased, maybe 2-3 weeks, this time outside, sometimes even a few days may be cloudy and cool. Sea and land and air to the full trust of such a region can not be collated. Morning clouds and scattered afternoon, the sun can invite. Long part of the year, the brightness of the morning ambush in the sky while keeping the pearl, autumn is the longest season. Coats, raincoats, fur and sometimes it is in the winter; from December to March.

Snowy winter days are numbered, or the freezer is. Serin, north "boreal" rainy with the wind, the warm south "south" are the winds dominate throughout the year. City limits in 1978 experienced the severe end of winter, the airport was closed in part of 3 days. Profitable for those who regret the day Bursa Uludağ for all winter sports are close.

The average year round temperature: 13.7 C the cold months: February 5 C the hot months of July-August Annual average rainfall: 691 mm average profitable day: 7 respectively. Are completed and infrastructure marine environment is clear of Istanbul, such as pollution of days before the rich, had gained back to the beach facilities. Less than an hour from the time you reach the center of the Black Sea coast beaches, islands, Sea of Marmara where the face is round me.

Strait is the water running and cool is experienced by anyone. Such as the open sea is wavy on the Black Sea. In a city so close to the world so no, location and hobbies, different rates of salt, without danger of the sea and the beach is not. Remember that elderly people of Istanbul, the Golden Horn in the face of the days before 2000, probably will happen again.

Istanbul's climate

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2000 in Istanbul

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2000 in Istanbul

"Seventy-five years of the Republic of Turkey" in 1998 a great celebration enthusiasm. Thousands of years of government experience, Türk Ulusu in a short time period of the Republic of winning features of modern life is adopted, in compliance with traditions and customs, with Atatürk's legacy çıkmış, multi-party parliamentary regime on the country and seen the development of the moves have been initiated. The harbor and marina with the beach, city airport with the world, the Turkish industry for ocean vessels, the product was opened to the world market.

Due to the geopolitical importance of the Turkish army is continuously modernized, contemporary youth are being trained with training opportunities. World's leading countries in tourism between Turkey joining the Mediterranean and the luxury hotel has the latest dish. Due to the dam almost every akarsuyuna, energy and great stage in the field of irrigated agriculture have been made. Republic of Turkey in 75 years to win the neighbors in and around the country with border are evident when compared to appear. Istanbul and the importance of share in national development, policy development is the center of just about everything except the right to be. A new century, the environmental regulations to be made, new housing projects, subway expansion, access to more of the sea and the international congress center, such as the scroll is being prepared in large projects. The environmental problems created by giant ships passing through the Straits, international contacts and the solution is waiting.

Cultural activities, tourism and trade will continue importance in urban life. However, population growth, traffic solutions, the irregular structure of matter activity stopped, the remaining wood with housing recover Boğaziçi'ne 3rd transition planning efforts will continue. Permanent maintenance and repair will be carefully protected Roman, Byzantine and Turkish work alongside or shadow of daily life in Istanbul is colorful and moving, this is the Republic of Turkey's 10 million population to 65 million is the most crowded cities. Foreign purchases and sales, the entertainment, culture, education, shopping, tourism and artistic activities is the center of the country. More than half of the city's population live in the European side. Against the Asian settlements and returning the space to their place of business of big crowds and sea vehicles use the bridge.

Each cycle of the most popular stops on the traveler who Istanbul, ports, marina and sea transport, the existing modern airport is being expanded and the 2nd Asian side is made appointment in 2000 of air transport to the port is being prepared. It's a nice coincidence work of the Republic of Turkey 75th anniversary in 1998 for maintenance, repair and preparation of activities in Istanbul in 2000 was the makeup. Sufficient energy, the infrastructure does not have problems, air and sea clean, smooth transportation, traffic complex in term of minimum sufficient number of 5 and 4 star hotels have closed purified date outside the market, many large, modern and comfortable shopping centers and famous in this world of brand stores are a new phenomenon. First Spring, Summer and Late Spring of the dynamic mobility of the crowd after tourism, the residents of Istanbul in the winter, shopping, tours and visits to fashion, a big center to support the sale.

Istanbul rich social, cultural and commercial activities are more colors. Now, besides the Turkish food, taste of the Far East and other palate was getting plenty of restaurants, newly opened, many in the market to fully comfortable cinema showing the latest movies. World famous pop singers filling the stadium and the opera, ballet, theatrical performances to continue year round, seasonal festival of orchestras, choirs, concerts, jazz shows masters boy, music, folklore, theater plays works sellout. Historical location of St. Irene, Rumeli Hisar, the seven-tower, Topkapi Palace courtyard, Gülhane Park near Ataturk Cultural Center, Cemal Resit Rey concert halls, open air and modern theater venue to host the show are on. In 1996, the revised International Convention and Exhibition Palace Lutfu Kırdar has reached almost full capacity.

New and continuing construction of the palace is larger than the Congress. World indoor exhibition area in the very crowded extent of the activities have continuously visited the location. Here is at the heart of the Turkish press. Moved outside the city, such as printing a newspaper, the new university campus, as is done in large complexes, universities, government and private hospitals are meeting high standards and are able to provide international services. Night life in Istanbul, enough for seven clubs, musical restaurants, disco, bar and pavilion are available. Night clubs teams and some folk dancing performances are made. Open-air venue in the summer months by increasing the number previous to the club, restaurant and disco on the weekends in particular are too crowded.

Bird's-eye İSTANBUL

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Sea and land, such as the lace into 4 sections were processed in the geography of Istanbul. Old Istanbul and Galata to the shores of the Golden Horn, the two sides of the Straits in the past, each of the separate villages, which are located in residential areas no longer united. World's smallest sea coast along the Sea of Marmara the residential areas, the size of the city reached the size of the shows. 22 km of walls surrounding the Old City is a triangular peninsula that is spread on the hill 7. Byzantion here, New or Second Rome, the historical settlement with an Konstantinopolis names are or police.

Marmara and the Golden Horn walls over time, partly gone, the land is relatively protected by walls as the basis of our day could come. Western edge of the large triangle of land walls peninsula, both sides of the sea walls, are the extreme east coast port of the Topkapi Palace. This is the widest and longest hill is 7, is the first. Cities within cities, such as palaces, surrounded by walls, a huge complex structure and rich, very important works of art are exhibited, is a museum. Festival days and similar unique place between St. Irene, Istanbul Archaeological Museum is important and one of the palaces are located in the courtyard. The 8th World Aya Sofia Museum of great beauty as effective as the reputation of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, the first peak Yerebatan Palace Cistern are located in the plains. The second hill, the oldest, largest "Grand Bazaar" of the space, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, the city is the capital of Rome is a gift Çemberlitaş column here.

The third peak in the Süleymaniye, the fourth of the Fatih mosque increased, between two hills of the Roman era aqueduct stretches. Mosque and the Istanbul Municipality has Şehzade here. Meets the needs of the city past the huge water cistern higher on the transfer of Rome is at the top of the other. Sultan Selim Mosque fifth, Kariye Museum is located on the sixth hill slopes. It passes through the top of the ridge, starting from the Hagia Sophia Square, branch reached the door the way the walls of Rome, would follow the route. Draw the line in the West, the three ranks tahkimli black walls, most magnificent examples of Roman military architecture. Sur in the north, is reached by Hali in Eyüp. District to name the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the city is known as the first mosque was built.

Haliç 8 km long narrow bay is a folded horn. Istanbul's unique and marvelous as the most beautiful silhouette from the sea, from the Asian coast and the Golden Horn input move is watched from the boat. Cleaning of the longing is resolved, return the fish and surrounding parks and gardens to watch the remaining shipyards are waiting to be taken from the water. Orthodox Patriarchate and the small, sweet Bulgarian Church into the neighborhood with the old Galata bridge was connected to the beach. Here's the interesting new museum Koç family has different objects. In 2003, Turkey's great work Haliç drop of park models with mini-world has become a new course locally. Galata region and the extension of the old city Pera has a different view.

Galata Tower is the symbol of the neighborhood streets yokuşlu to back up, while Beyoğlu'na way, to protect the features of the era, 100 years before Europe influential architectural heritage, to live outside the image. Europe's second oldest subway tunnel is still in "the shortest" to protect the names. Upper end of the tunnel is the beginning of Istiklal Caddesi. The repetition of the old trams were put into service, open to pedestrians only street, is allocated to the consulate in the Republic era of the former embassy building is surrounded with. Divan Literature Museum Tunnel, the Mevlevi Tekke (18 th century). Which is a beautiful structure. Streets in the semi-famous Galatasaray High School, during the Flower Passage in colorful, authentic restaurants, fish and fruit market is located. Cinemas, theaters, cafes, restaurants and entertainment places and next, while side streets are the old who reached Taksim square bright, active, always busy day and night, longing for re-attained.

The Turkish Independence War, Atatürk and friends to symbolize their eyes, stroked to decorate the monument in Taksim Square. Place at the bottom of the main terminal of the new metro, the Atatürk Cultural Center is located in the north. 5-star Hyatt and Intercontinental hotels park in Taksim, Istanbul Hilton Hotel is also here, first class hotel in the Hilton in Turkey (1955) still remains the most famous and best features. Radio House, is one of the richest type of Istanbul Military Museum, Lutfu Kirdar Congress Palace, near here in the Open Air Theater. North, is the order of small boutiques, and art gallery of images is available widely, always include moving parts and Şişli Nişantaşı. Even more to the north, and large size of the meat in the new shopping center in the Ak Center offers opportunities. The tall buildings constructed in the neighborhood of the city has won changes to the landscape. 7, 8 and 9 Istanbul was for centuries in the siege. In the seventh century, the city suffered Sasaniler and Avarlar'in attacked the Bulgarians in the eighth century, Arabs and Muslims in the ninth century, the Russians and the Bulgarians were surrounded.

Was seized by the Crusaders and 1204'de city was sacked. This invasion and plunder the city after the biggest Middle 40-50000 population, poor and a city turned into ruins. After this period, Istanbul has been continuously shrinking and getting poorer. Migrate to the city of Iznik was the noble and rich. Latin Empire only in Istanbul and local sovereignty kurabildi.İznik (Nikia), Trabzon and the Byzantine opposition has developed a Epiros'ta in Greece. By 1254 the Latin Empire was encompass. In the meantime, the poor become even many Latin Emperor Istanbul II. To warm up the section of the palace of Baudouin wood used as fuel began. Finally in 1261 were captured again, and so Palailogos Tokyo Hanedani Latin term ended in Istanbul. Renewed through the Galata Bridge in Art History's most beautiful monumental works great and glorious image of the Süleymaniye Mosque is grasping the course. Valide Mosque and Spice Bazaar is located in front of the bridge. The market for the plant in the beginning baharatçı trades, with 100 shops in the city is the second largest and the moving scene.

Various goods and snacks next to the original shops that sell out the fish and fruit and flowers are ordered. The quay side of the bridge, the Asian shore, Üsküdar and Kadıköy, the regular ferry to the island Boğaziçi'ne or time are made. Fish-bread and onions sold in the boat market is always find customers. Orient Express's dream since the day the old marvel who live with interesting architecture and Sirkeci Sirkeci train station in the ornamental place, the coast of the Sepetçi is to press the International Kasır. Climb up the famous hill station front of Bab-ı Ali ascent to the Governor of Istanbul is a historic street. Tophane between Galata Bridge and extending to the ship pier are allocated only tourists. Starting in April until the end of October with one season in which millions of travelers come to town.

Tophane building will serve the city's artistic life has been rearranged as a gallery. Dolmabahce Palace and the mosque in this neighborhood next to the shores of the Bosphorus, such as a jewelry box to decorate. In the back of the palace, the slope increases in the 5-star Swiss hotels. Here and west of the coastal hills of Uskudar and Çamlıca Aya Sofia and Topkapi Palace in the beauty of it. Bosphorus, Black Sea to the river to meander like, curled back, the 30 km long, but can be watched from the aircraft; coast of changing the back of her nose, has the lake view. Beaches, palaces, mosques and maritime hills and hills and ornate, reflecting the color of the sea is covered with green.

Old Castle 2, and modern suspension bridge can bear witness to this beauty of nature. White gull, white ship will follow. Yachts, ships glide in the dark blue water, while outside of a nose, the black ghosts appear to be one giant tanker, the Black Sea from the danger of full load with oil that the world than a similar non-beautiful water path, such as pipelines, but the threat to their hair, may strive to overcome. Dalliance with the waters of the Bosphorus at night twinkling kuzeyinde sectors not open to settlement, is wrapped with greens. Üsküdar as last stop of the way from Asia, a historic district is developed. Transition point to Europe as soon Uskudar, is adorned with beautiful mosques.

Go to the top of the back of Çamlıca covered with cypress trees, the cemetery full of old-new; United Çamlıca Hill, park in the landscape as a navigational point, a resort where all the city judges. The road stretches from the beautiful girl on the beach and the Istanbul peninsula tower work, all were watching with awe Kadıköy is reached. The city's oldest building the largest known in the West with the Selimiye Barracks, or Florence Nightingale Hospital, Haydarpasa High School while leaving university and the fine structure of the Prussian architectural style characteristic structure of this region are Haydarpasa Train Station. The city's commercial port facilities throughout the coastal stretches. Kadıköy, legends in the first place is referred to as the neighborhood.

Typical of the market, fine fashion dark, Fenerbahçe park and marina, modern Baghdad street with the famous, asudden, is a neighborhood. Like a bad fate, this is the end of the great old magnificent building activities, garden pavilion, and now does not have many of the mansions. Center and the shopping galleries around town at the most modern and largest trace. The islands feature of Istanbul is strictly to protect the country during the first places are located. Bus transportation to the island with the sea has also süratlen only means there are carriage. Summer houses, well maintained beautiful gardens close to dock is in place. Spring and summer in the fashion aspect of the tour that winter desert islands covered with pine grove. Every season is different beauty. Picnic and swim to the islands last week and yachtsmen of the public demand for the location.

ISTANBUL's HISTORY

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Istanbul's history up to 300 thousand years ago, extends. Küçükçekmece the lake edge of excavations in the cave Yarımburgaz the first traces of human culture has been found. In this period, around the lake is thought to the laws of the Neolithic and Kalkolitik people. In the excavations made in various periods, Dudullu near Lower Paleolithic to the near Ağaçlı, Middle Paleolithic and Upper Paleolithic Age-specific tools have been found. Since the year 5000 mainly to Fikirtepe Kadıköy Çatalca, Dudullu, Ümraniye, Pendik, Davutpasa, Kilyos and the start of a settlement that is thought-intensive Warehouse. But the basics of today's Istanbul BC 7. century were laid. M.Ş. 4.

Can be rebuilt by Emperor Constantin century, capital has been made that day nearly 16 centuries during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman period, has continued in the capital capacity. At the same time, the Emperor is one of the center of Christianity with Constantis Istanbul, after being conquered by the Ottoman 1453'te Muslims were considered as one of the most important cities. ISTANBUL HISTORICAL ERA in the major Bizantion (MO 660 - MS 324) from Greece Megara'lılar BC Were reached through the Marmara Sea to Istanbul 680'lerde and today gave its name Kadıköy'de Halkedon founded a city. "Country of the Blind" as referred to were involved with agriculture Halkedon'un people. BC Byzantine commanders led off in the background 660'larda Trak Mega'lıların other arm resulting in a different city than the current Sarayburnu'nun founded.

According to legend the Delphi oracle in the temple here chooses to follow the advice Megara'lılar, commander with the name of the city "Bizantion" gave the name. Some Trak communities in this region have lived before Megara'lılardan is known that contraction is thought Megara'lılarla of indigenous peoples. Many who suffered to invade Bizantion, BC Was seized by Bithynıalılar by 269'da sacked. BC 202'de Makedonyalılar'in afraid of threats, the Bizantion has requested help from Rome. From this period on the impact of the Roman Empire began in the city and to the sovereignty of Rome, entered the city 146'da B.C. Initially considered as the city administration, then a part of the province of Pontus Bitinya-has become. Thus ended 700 years the city-state status is. Bithynia-Pontus in 73 states Bizantion Rome's connected to. The Emperor has contributed to the development of urban Vespasianus. By 193, the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus, which holds Bizantion'u surrounded by the city Partlar'in looting, and the wall has collapsed.

Then you can rebuild the walls, the city was building. The new building held the streets. Hipodrom construction started. This time the city has been attacked by Goths 269'da. The Goths conquer the sea to a place near the columns were erected. 13'de took Nicomedialılar city. I. Constantinus, Nicomedialilar'la back the city won the argument took time. The capital of the Roman Empire (324 - 395) was selected as Bizantion center of Rome Doğu'sunun management. This new position, world culture and politics in the city also has set an important role. I. Constantinus (324-337), Roman nobles by calling the city's Roman Bizantion'a population increased. A development worthy of the position of the new capital moves were initiated. Ports and water facilities have been rearranged. Fundamentals of water distribution system in the city was taken. Defense has been making a new walls. Septimus has been completed construction of the racetrack Severius'un initiated. 100 thousand persons of the width of the racetrack 117, the length was 480 meters. Decorated with many statues on duvarlarinın Hipodrom. Most important were also at the statue. By the Latin of the city by invading it at the statue in Venice, San Marco Square has been moved to.

In the Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square) imperial palace (the area of Sultanahmet Mosque) and the monumental temple, Acropolis (the location of the Topkapi Palace) done. Initially Nea (New) referred to by name, city of Rome, I. Made its name synonymous with Constantinus. 330 on May 11 was declared as the city's name Constantinopolis. First, St. Irene, Hagia Sophia church in the then 360 year yaptıraran I. Constantinus, the city turned into an important center for the Christian world has. Byzantine Empire Period (395 - 1453) 476'da West after Rome's collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire and Istanbul became the capital of this new empire has become. 6. in the middle of the century, the Byzantine Empire, and Istanbul is the beginning of a new uptrend period. Emperor I. Management during this period before Justinian the Hagia Sophia was destroyed has been rebuilt as the present, in the city and 543'lerde cause the death of half of the population traces of the plague epidemic has been deleted. 7, 8 and 9 Istanbul was for centuries in the siege. In the seventh century, the city suffered Sasaniler and Avarlar'in attacked the Bulgarians in the eighth century, Arabs and Muslims in the ninth century, the Russians and the Bulgarians were surrounded. Was seized by the Crusaders and 1204'de city was sacked.

This invasion and plunder the city after the biggest Middle 40-50000 population, poor and a city turned into ruins. After this period, Istanbul has been continuously shrinking and getting poorer. Migrate to the city of Iznik was the noble and rich. Latin Empire was able to dominate only in Istanbul and the region. İznik (Nikia), Trabzon and the Byzantine opposition has developed a Epiros'ta in Greece. By 1254 the Latin Empire was encompass. In the meantime, the poor become even many Latin Emperor Istanbul II. To warm up the section of the palace of Baudouin wood used as fuel began. Finally in 1261 were captured again, and so Palailogos Tokyo Hanedani Latin term ended in Istanbul.

Ottoman Empire Period (1453-1923) Kent, started in 1391 were surrounded by the Ottomans. 1396'da I. Bayazid (1389-1403), from the Black Sea to prevent future aid to the city's Anatolian side has made a fort. II is determined to take the city. Mehmed de (1451-1481), Byzantine future benefits to both sides in Northern Straits to prevent the holding of the European side of the city this time has built the Rumeli Hisar. Has been a year already started preparations conquest of Istanbul. Necessary for the siege was a very big balls döktür. A strong fleet of 16 galley was created. Doubled the number of soldiers increased. Help to prevent the Byzantine ways of receiving assistance under control has been received. During the war in the hands of the Galata Ceneviz'lilerin remain neutral on the right. 2 April 1453 the first Ottoman Istanbul in front of the leading forces seen. Thus the siege began. This siege lasted for close to two months period, starting from the morning on 29 May 1453, the afternoon was completed with the capture of the city. Since then an Ottoman city of Istanbul was. After the conquest of the city for the new housing development area was created. In recent times have lost Bizans'in splendor, the city, the first ancient buildings and walls were repaired.

Osmanlı'nın on the basic institutions of the Byzantine infrastructure buildings began to rise. Was also used to protect large water cistern. Ottoman identity with the developer of Istanbul was the capital of the empire. To increase the population of these settlements and neighborhoods of exile later formed the basis of administrative structures in Istanbul. Each of the different demographic characteristics of Istanbul 1459'da move has been divided into four administrative units. One of them is the center of administration Suriçi, the other three surdışında done and "Bilad-i SELAS" known as Eyüp (Large and Small Çekmece, including Çatalca and Silivri), Galata and Üsküdar'di. The great fire in 1457 finally defeated by the old capital city of Edirne new immigrants came to the city was very jollify. Istanbul, fifty years after the conquest of Europe's largest city has become. 16. century as a big city entered Istanbul, 14 September 1509 referred to as young Kıyamet damaged in the earthquake was. And that predicted violence in the 8 to 45-day rearguard tremor earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings, thousands of people died. Istanbul, 1510'da Sultan II. Almost 80,000 people employed by Beyazıd was rebuilt. This is why today the majority of work can come from this era remains. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman between the years 1520-1566 under the management and monitoring of Istanbul to the many valuable work hours to meet to plan a city until you reach, is developed. Especially valuable in this period from each other a lot of work signed by Mimar Sinan was built. Plague epidemics, fires and floods, despite a rising period for Istanbul statutory period was counted.

Lale Devri as with the aforementioned Damat Ibrahim Pasha of Nevsehir sadrazamliğındaki the years 1718-1730, the establishment Teşkilâtının fire, the first printing of the opening and construction of several factories in Istanbul with the term is starting to change. Topkapi Palace in the Garden of the Gülhane 1839'da November 3 will be read by the public in Istanbul was declared the Tanzimat Fermani has opened a new era. This process accelerated in western Istanbul life style of architecture, education institutions and industrial companies has been much innovation in many areas. During this period the city began to expand into new areas. Bakirköy Suriçi direction, Galata is being spread in the direction of the Tesvikiye; Boğaziçi'nde Sarıyer was to accelerate settlement. Anatolia is on the one hand sides Bostancı, on the other hand was raised toward Beykoz. This year, infrastructure and urban services was also the scene of important developments.

Be made on the Golden Horn bridge, tunnel (metro), Rumeli Railway, maritime transport within the city, the company's opening-i Hayriye, Şehremaneti (municipal) organization, the establishment of other municipal offices, the first telegraph hattinin withdrawal, gendarmes and the establishment of the surveillance station of his / her opening, the Foundation entered into service in Gureba Hospital and is only some of these developments on horseback Tramway Company. December 23 1876'da I. Mesrutiyet and 24 July 1908 II. Between the scene and the people posting Mesrutiyet "Üçyüzon Earthquake" in the experiment suffered the earthquake of 1894, Istanbul ', II. 13 November 1918 in the wake of World War entente was occupied donanmasınca States. Republic of Turkey in Istanbul in 1923 with the founding of the capital came to an end the period.

Hello, istanbul

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The old world in the center of Istanbul with the famous historical monuments and magnificent natural scenery, an important megapoldür. Asia and Europe a continent of the narrow sea passage "Bosphorus" and leave at the location, the only city established on two continents. With a date beyond the year 2500 Istanbul, sea and land embrace this strategic region of the following organizations was an important trade center. Three sides of the city of Istanbul on the Marmara Sea, Bosphorus and a half Halic'in wrap takes place on the island. 3 This is the world empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Turks became the capital, during a period beyond the year 1600 more than 120 of the emperor and the sultan has ruled here. It is the only city in the world this feature.

Development in the process of building walls to the west by the city at a time was 4 times enlargement. Surrounded by walls 5.yy Roman era, built on 7 hills of Istanbul, Turkish masterpiece works of art, here is putting "the crown", the Sultan is decorated with a mosque. Beautiful skyline from every direction, spectacular scenery and peace of mind is a transmitter. Sure is a very natural harbor had played an important role in the development of cities in the Golden Horn. Main access roads to the sea at the intersection of place, it's easy to defend a half-island, ideal climate, rich and generous nature, such as control of the strategic Bosphorus features and geographical location in the center of the world that is Istanbul's fortune. Empire of the capital in the order, the state with religion was also the administrative center, was established Eastern Christianity Patriarchate times until today, the city was based on the Christian world's largest monastery of the church and pagan temple here was on the rise. Following the conquest of Istanbul in a hundred years time, such as works of art in mosques, palaces, schools, public baths, and other city facilities and equipment are brought into the Turkish characters, dilapidated state of some of the existing church will be amending the repair and had converted into a mosque.

Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of the Islamic religion and the first year of the Republic in 1924, up from 16.yy This symbol is in the center of Istanbul. Judaism is in every port city of Istanbul in more sedentary, Türk'lerin the 15 th century Spain and their rescue from the happy, new life style in the city başlamışlardı.İstanbul, mosques, churches and synagogues of the continued existence side by side, a tolerance that has been central. Collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the city, a rich, flashy decorated with a very able work, the influence of European art in the palaces, and the Golden Horn and Galata and Beyoglu districts of the north slope of the European identity had wrapt. In the first world war, which instead of the Empire and the collapse of the young Republic of moving the capital to Ankara, Istanbul's emphasize. 2. Following World War I and in subsequent years starting in 1950 after accelerating to unplanned development affect the fabric of the old city has, unfortunately, no wood is being rapidly all over the place is full of concrete buildings.

Migration from outside the population to explode suffered Istanbul history in a short time beyond the walls of many of the stone walls inside the field of sheltered workshops, factories and work places ridden, angle of the main arteries for traffic solutions, nevertheless, lack of infrastructure due to the pollution of Golden Horn where the first had been. Started in 1980 with recovery moves not seen Istanbul on a restructuring process enters. Thousands of coastal structures in the coastal Haliç condemn generations around the green is long, fill the shores of the Marmara Sea is equipped with its park and gardens. Drainage system was completed, the physical and biological treatment of waste water, and prevents pollution of the sea surrounding the city, air pollution, is now used for natural gas decreased. Restoration of the Roman city wall was started, the life blood of the street with a new angle Beyoðlu been recovered, compared to previous years, general cleaning, maintenance, garbage business has caught the European standards.

Environment paths through the bridge Boğaziçi'ni 2 binding on the continent, the European sides, and finally fast tram to the metro system has become, the sea bus terminal built in coastal and sea transportation is provided speed and comfort. All industrial facilities on the island date halfway out of the city moved to the modern site, the new city and international bus terminal has relieved the traffic intensity. With the city's first large concrete building, the old prison building 5-star hotels are also allocated to tourism. City in the east-west axis along the Marmara coast dynamic growth to continue with all speed, develop.