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Istambul - Turkey
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| About Istambul |
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Istanbul is an ancient city, it's past civilizations and their culture
can still be seen today. The city is full of contrasts, and colorful
views, with a mixture of both old and new.
The Minorities sum up to a majority and build up a huge population.
The inhabitants of Istanbul are very typical, you can easily identify
them from the look in their eyes. |
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| What to See and Do in Istambul |
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Eating
The cuisine of Turkey is visually appealing as well as a delight to
the tastebuds, it rates as one of the richest in the world.The traditional
food that is found today in Istanbul is truly a living synthesis of
Eastern and Western cultures. In addition to the many restaurants
that serve traditional and international menus to satisfy the varied
tastes of their guests, many nightclubs, cafes and bars offer fine
menus along with a wide range of entertainment choices.
Shopping
Nuruosmaniye gate of the Grand Bazaar is the place to head for. You will findshop displays filled with many gorgeous merchandise from jewellery to leatherwear, to carpets.
The Egyptian Bazaar is a step back 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.
The Grand Bazaar is an ancient covered bazaar of over 4,000 shops in the heart of the old city. A recommended way to shop for Turkish specialties from desserts to jewelery.
Istanbul's open-air bazaars are named either according to the district or 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.
Antique stores in Istanbul are located in certain areas of the city. The most famous areas for old furniture are Horhor Carsisi in Aksaray, Antikacilar Carsisi in Mecidiyekoy, Kuledibi district around the Galata tower, Cukurcuma around Taksim, and Uskudar Carsisi in Uskudar. There are also districts for old books, the most well known being Sahaflar Carsisi at Beyazit Meydani and Kitapcilar Carsisi in Kadikoy.
Handmade copper and porcelain objects are The most beautiful gifts to purchase during your shopping trip to Istanbul.Copper is available in products ranging from giant trays two meters in diameter to ashtrays of various forms
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| Places to visit in Istambul |
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Dolmabahçe Palace
This palace, built by Abdülmecid, stands where formerly the more
modest palace of Mahmud II did. The Balyan family of architects finished
construction on the clock tower, mosque and palace in 1853.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Built by Sultan Mahmut, the original wooden palace of Beylerbeyi,
which was where, in 1847, the Sultan Abdülmecit personally tested
the telegraph, a new invention by Samuel Morse.
Ciragan Palace
Built in 1861 by Sultan Abdülaziz, who ascended the throne after
Sultan Abdülmecit.
Tiled Mansion
This can be found in the Archaeological Museum. It was the first residence
of Fatih Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror who wanted to have his palace
in this area.
Topkapi Palace
Built in 1453 on the site of the old Byzantine palace ruins by Fatih
Sultan Mehmet.
Archeological Museum
The Archaeological Museum was built under the guidance of the architect
Vallaury through the efforts of the first scientific museum organizer
of Turkey.
City Museum
The City museum was first located in the Bayezit Municipal Library
in the year 1939 until it was moved to the Fine Arts building of the
Yildiz Palace complex in 1988. |
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