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Turkey

Turkey proudly sits astride two continents: a position that has given rise to a culture that reflects both East and West. It is a country where European aspirations sit comfortably alongside Asian traditions and the volatile atmosphere of the Middle East morphs seamlessly into the relaxed outlook of the mediterrian world.rnrnTurks have only lived here … Continue reading

Attractions Istanbul, Turkey

Attractions Istanbul, Turkey Since Istanbul a huge and very complex city, you should begin to explore a city tour. Unfortunately, the survey of the various attractions for most round trips too short. But it already receives a first impression of Istanbul. This is known then what was particularly impressive and can these parts of the … Continue reading

Istanbul Holiday Guide

Istanbul Holiday Guide Istanbul - Constantinople - Byzantium. City on the Bosphorus, between the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea, City on two continents. Officially 9 million, unofficially 14 million inhabitants. Boundary between Asia and Europe, between Orient and Occident. Mosques and bazaars, western lifestyle and Anatolian tradition. The reason for our 4-day stay … Continue reading

İstanbul Travel Guide

  Ankara may have replaced Istanbul as the capital of Turkey , but the old imperial capital will never be replaced in the affections of the populace. A pride in the city plays a part in the consciousness of locals of every age ,race and creed. Its feeling summed up best by novelist Yasar Kemal … Continue reading

Istanbul – Sultanahmet Video

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Sultanahmet – Topkapi Place – Ayasofya

Sultanahmet Most short-stay visitors spend all their time in Sultanahmet, home of Istanbul's main sightseeing attractions: the Topkapi Palace, heart of the Ottoman Empire; the Sultanahmet Camii (better known as the Blue Mosque); and the greatest legacy of the Byzantine Empire, the church of AyaSofya. Here also are the ancient Hippodrome, the Museum of İslamic … Continue reading