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"ISTANBUL, TURKEY" a Istanbul Travel Page by Phalaenopsis03

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Real Name: Miss P.
Lives In: Los Angeles, US
Member Since: Apr 28, 2003
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Page Views: 1,305            Last Visit to Istanbul: June, 2003      

ISTANBUL, TURKEY

by Phalaenopsis03 - last update: May 31, 2008

Ok, I've just realized how reeeeaally sloooooooooooowww I am at posting on VT. Consequently, I'll just have to make this easier on myself by at least getting some pictures in. The narratives and tips will just have to wait.


Quick Facts on Istanbul:


Area: 98 sq mi (254 sq km)
Population: 13 million
Country: Turkey
Time Zone: GMT/UTC +2 (+3 in summer)
Telephone area code: 212 - European Istanbul; 216 - Asian Istanbul


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Phalaenopsis03's Istanbul Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 8 - Photos: 33
 
RestaurantsHotels & Accommodations
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
TransportationLocal Customs
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Packing ListsShopping
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips

Phalaenopsis03's Istanbul Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
Blue MosqueJune, 2003 8
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)June, 2003 8
Topkapi PalaceJune, 2003 8

Comments for Phalaenopsis03 about Istanbul
LoriPori Tue May 23, 2006 11:49 UTC
 I was here in 1969. It was a stop on our cruise. I do remember the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar where I bought a "Mosque" silver charm which was the "In thing" at the time. he he xxx Lori
TinKan Sat Feb 25, 2006 03:26 UTC
 HAHA... I am off to Roatan in an hour... and your not... maybe in October you should come and join the party?
BluBluBlu Tue Dec 20, 2005 10:55 UTC
 Hi P! Some great pics & photo's of a city I've yet to get to...Blu
whitecliff62 Sat Oct 30, 2004 07:52 UTC
 Hi mrs P. Well this in the closest im going to get to Turkey untill next summer, oh the memories.
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Istanbul Hotels

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    Mimar Mehmet Aga Cad. Amiral Tafdil Sk. No: 22, Sultanahmet, Istanbul
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    Gencturk Cad No 51-53 Sehzadebaşı, Istanbul
  • Panaroma Otel
    Yenidogan Mahallesi, Zubeyde Hanim Caddesi No 108 Zeytinburnu, Istanbul
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