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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 ...

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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 crus...

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 ...

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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 sul...

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 Topk...

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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 pi...

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 : 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 : 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 e...

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 synago...

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

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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 ...

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 f...

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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 whe...

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 han...

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 ente...

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-I...

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 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 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 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, L...

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...

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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 fo...

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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 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 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 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 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 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 m...

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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, Ka...

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