| Page Views: 2,549 Last Visit to Istanbul: December, 2002 | Sharrie's Istanbul Bayram by Sharrie - last update: Feb 17, 2003 |
ISTANBUL!
What it was Then:
* Capital of Turkey until 1922.
* Byzantium (Greek city state): 657 BC - 330 AD.
* Constantinople (Capital of Eastern Roman/Byzantine Empire): 330 - 1453.
* Istanbul (Capital of Ottoman Turkish Empire): 1453 - 1922.
What it is Now:
Chic, hype & ultra-modern - a city which tantalizes your senses ... exotic spices, hypnotic belle-dancing & spectacular mosques!
A Muslim city by religion yet with a touch of European sensibility. I should know, afterall, I live in the country with the largest Muslim population in the world! This is one city unlike any Muslim city in the world!!!
Unique & beautiful! Istanbul is a Turkish delight :-)))
I'll definitely be back for more! |
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airasia Thu Jun 4, 2009 06:22 UTC
Yes, some has fled during the silly credit crunch crisis. But most of it are rented cars left in the airport parking. hey, i heard istanbul is a nice place : )). | MITNIC Tue May 25, 2004 12:06 UTC
Excellent! the only place "olive for breakfast!". Saturday morning I'll fly there so I took a beter look at your great tips. Thanks my friend! | Kenward Tue Oct 21, 2003 18:17 UTC
What a wonderful insight into Turkey...thank you! | belgianchocolate Fri Jul 25, 2003 05:40 UTC
dolmahace palace also has the world largest crystal chandelier. ;-) |
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