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"The city on two continents" a Istanbul Travel Page by Lion_Beat
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Real Name: Sergiu Turcanu
Lives In: Beijing, CN
Member Since: Nov 08, 2002
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The city on two continents

by Lion_Beat - last update: Jul 1, 2003

From Europe to Asia

Bosforus
Gorgeous Bosforus as it looks from European side. Just catch the eyes....
Beyazit Mosque

Guess where is that?

If you've been to Istanbul you certanly saw the Beyzait Mosque, but few of the people who even live here looking at that picture realise that its the Beyazit Mosque's minaret.
... proud to announce - my picture!
Ship

The Sea

Not only that it's on two continets, it's on two seas too! And sometimes your eye can catch such a beuty!

> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]

Pros:"Too much history on every step"
Cons:"too crowded, few vegetation (in general)"
In A Nutshell:"Do you know over cities in the which was the capital of Empires, residence for Kings, Sultans and Imperators?!"
Lion_Beat's Istanbul Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 12 - Photos: 12
 
Restaurants
Tips: 8 - Photos: 7
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 10 - Photos: 6
 
Nightlife
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 6 - Photos: 6
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Transportation
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7
Local Customs
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 8 - Photos: 8

Lion_Beat's Istanbul Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Samatya - the place where I live in IstanbulJune, 2003 8
Some city scienesJuly, 2003 8
Aya Sofia (the way you never seen it)July, 2003 8
Aya Sofia (the way you never seen it) part II- 8
Aya Sofia (the way you never seen it) part III- 8

Comments for Lion_Beat about Istanbul
sprdak11 Tue Nov 22, 2005 20:01 UTC
 Great page about Istanbul Greetings!
Alikatt Tue Apr 12, 2005 00:31 UTC
 Ahh myh favorite city! Thanks for the awesome tips. I shall return...
tak_pap Tue Mar 22, 2005 16:20 UTC
 great site and presentation ! well done !
fashionapple Wed Jan 19, 2005 08:21 UTC
 Hey Sergiu. Many thanks for your wonderful and very helpful Istanbul page. Its more like a lonely planet guide as the tips are so helpful. Looks like Turkey would b the first country i m gonna visit in 2005. Keep up the good work!
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