"Istanbul........" Istanbul by Bavavia

Istanbul Travel Guide: 7,699 reviews and 19,779 photos

Historic Istanbul.

I loved my visits to Turkey. I have been there three times so far. Turkey is a wonderful travel destination, so much to see, the food is excellent, great shopping and of course the best historical sites are here...Turkey is very reasonably priced as well although from what I heard its getting more expensive since they adjusted their currency.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Sites, prices, atmosphere, food...
Cons:It is too far away, i wish it were closer!
In a nutshell:I love Turkey very much.........

Last visit to Istanbul: Jul 2003
Intro Updated Mar 17, 2008
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Topkapi Palace Things to Do (7)

Topkapi was the seat of the ottoman empire where all the sultans lived lavish lifestyles........this is also where the... more travel advice

Blue Mosque in Sultan Ahmet( old Istanbul) - Istanbul

Istanbul, this is probably first site... Things to Do (7)

This mosque was built in 1609 ( completed 1616). by the Sultan Ahmet. He wanted a grander mosque than the " competing"... more travel advice

Just try out different restaurants! - Istanbul

Just try out different restaurants! Things to Do (7)

In this picture, I was at a restaurant somewhere in Istanbul...... more travel advice

Cozy Pub... nice little place - Istanbul

Cozy Pub... nice little place Restaurants (1)

Ni ce inexpensive place, nice atmosphere, and great wine list more travel advice

Tourist Traps (2)
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Hotels (1)
Comfortable, great location, quiet

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Mikebb Dec 24, 2009 at 2:24 PM

Enjoyed your page, will be in Turkey for 18 days , Sept, 2010
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nora_south_africa Apr 5, 2008 at 1:09 PM

good practical hotel tip
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aussiedoug Oct 23, 2004 at 11:05 PM

Another excellent hotel tip. How do you manage to pick them out Lillie? Hope to visit here in either 05 or 06.
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jadedmuse Aug 18, 2004 at 7:43 PM

Great tip on the hotel...I'm writing the name down.
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matcrazy1 Jul 9, 2004 at 7:39 AM

Good tips. Haha, I always browse around neighborhoods, never mind it's very safe area...
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KIZGINdamdakiKedi Jul 20, 2003 at 9:40 PM

but good enought information about "DOLMABAHCE " not Dolomache palace..which means is Dolma=stuffed bahce =garden