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THE BOSPHORUS: It was named after a legend & a dream to many. The homes of the rich & famous front its shore. Europe, Asia... you can cross the 2 frontiers in few minutes. It's a must for most people (well, if u don't suffer from sea-sickness or jealousy of the rich & famous, that is) & one that guarantees to leave a fond memory for a long time to come. Be there!
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The cruise normally takes about 1-3 hours depending on how far you'd like to see. There are guided ones (which will cost quite a bit, probably US$25-50) & free & easy ferries (less than US$5). Take your pick & no matter which one you are on, you'll enjoy the views & the experience imho.
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old houses: The Bosphorus Yali
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Yali are wooden summer residences along the banks of Bosphorus & has a symmetrical design; one entrance fronts the sea while the other the land. It usually has a sofa (central room) with wide bay windows fronting the sea. Traditionally, yali are luxurious houses which belonged to the great dignitaries of the Empire. Some of the more distinctive ones are painted in red.
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old houses: Yali of Rutiye Sultan
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There are many mosques along the shores of the Bosphorus. The nicest of which is probably the Dolmabahce Mosque (please refer to must-see).
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MITNIC Tue May 25, 2004 11:06 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 17:17 UTC
What a wonderful insight into Turkey...thank you! | belgianchocolate Fri Jul 25, 2003 04:40 UTC
dolmahace palace also has the world largest crystal chandelier. ;-) | chauncenetta Mon Jul 21, 2003 13:03 UTC
I haven't seen Topkapi Palace yet, but when I return I'll devote a whole day to it. These are wonderful descriptive pages of Istanbul! |
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