"New Year's in Istanbul" Istanbul Ili by Jmill42

Istanbul Ili Travel Guide: 8,321 reviews and 21,854 photos

Not exactly what I had pictured!! - Istanbul Ili

Europe and Asia... or Asia and Europe

With the Bosphorous spliting this massive city in two, Europe meets Asia here in this fabulous mixture of Islamic chic and European style. It is an open, vibrant city filled with a mixture of foods, people, and experiences to leave your head spinning with delight. And... apparently Islamic Santas!! Cool!!!

Pros and Cons

Pros:Europe meets Asia, what more could you want?!?!
Cons:Traffic

Last visit to Istanbul Ili: Jan 2006
Intro Updated Feb 13, 2006
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Reviews (28)

Maidens Tower Things to Do (14)

Of any of the sights that my friend escorted me around to, this was one that he wanted to bring me to the most, but we... more travel advice

Parks Things to Do (14)

Sometimes with the crazy frantic pace of Istanbul life, you need to take a timeout. Luckily, there are many parks around... more travel advice

Kebap Favorites (8)

I am a huge fan of Kebap in all its forms. I have had it everywhere it was offered as it normally is one of the cheapest... more travel advice

Turkish Delight Favorites (8)

If you have seen the Chronicles of Narnja, you will have heard about this delicacy. I have yet to meet a bad Turkish... more travel advice

Transportation (4)
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Kontes Nov 12, 2006 at 10:44 AM

Really special pages for Istanbul, you have to see other beautiful parts of my country next time :)
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gilabrand Feb 21, 2006 at 6:24 AM

Lots of information-packed, easy to read tips! Regarding visas, Israelis don't need one for Istanbul.
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Arkeolog Feb 13, 2006 at 9:43 AM

Great pages on my city, Istanbul. Congrats...
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Dxenion Feb 13, 2006 at 9:21 AM

Loving your Istanbul pages. The Grand Bazaar was my all time favourite place while I was there too. Loved wandering around just soaking up the atmosphere and watching the occassional game of backgammon.
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b1bob Feb 11, 2006 at 12:05 PM

Nice start. It's always educational to see old kitchens; what and how they ate many centuries ago.