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Tips 1 - 10 of 18 Istanbul Things to Do
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When you arrive in Istanbul, you will feel disorientated. A good way to solve this problem is climbing the Galata Tower and have a view over the city in all directions. Open every day from 9am till 7pm. The Galata Tower, 62 meters high, is one of the oldest in Istanbul. Build in 528 as part of the fortification of the city. These days it's a tourist attraction: there's a restaurant and a nightclub now (for who likes turkish folk dance and belly dance). Restaurant and club are open daily from 8pm till midnight.
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Phone: (0212) 2451160
Address: Büyük Hendel Sok
Directions: Beyoglu
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galata tower: Galata Tower
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Galata Tower seen from an outdoor café.
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Directions: Beyoglu
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general overview: Galata Bridge seen from Galata Tower
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What can I say? So much is written about the Blue Mosque. Let me just say that it is one of the most beautiful religious buildings in the world. Unfortunatelly you need a very good camera to make good pictures inside. In the evening the mosque is lighted.
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Phone: 0212 5181319
Address: Sultanahmet Meydani
Directions: Sultanahmet
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I have something with colours, smells, feelings. So, defenitely the Egypt Bazaar was a great experience for me. The Egypt Bazaar has gotten its name because it was build with tax money on Egypt import. It was build during the 17th century. Istanbul was the perfect location for this market because its location between the East and West.
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Address: Cami Meydani Sok.
Directions: Eminönü
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Things To Do: Basilica Cistern
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This underground cistern is one of the most romantic places in town. It has a mysterious atmosphere. This cistern was made to supply water for the Great Palace. Walking there is a great experience: dropps falling on your head, classical music playing,.... The Byzantine architecture is well preserved. There are 336 columns. There's a little bar inside.
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Phone: 0212 5221259
Address: Yerebatan Cad 13
Directions: Sultanahmet
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ozalp Mon Jan 7, 2008 14:54 UTC
Hi Kris. The Black Book is one of my favorites. You had a good reason to travel Istanbul. | Gokcecicek Fri Oct 13, 2006 08:19 UTC
Hello Kris, I started Pamuk's books with "White Castle" which I did not like. However I was fascinated by "My name is red"... Maybe you can meet him again this December. Who knows? | Mahieu Mon Jul 11, 2005 20:45 UTC
Bedankt voor de nuttige tips! Ik ga er binnen een maand voor 8 dagen naar toe en kijk er alvast enorm naar uit! | KIZGINdamdakiKedi Sat Oct 23, 2004 11:57 UTC
did you read his last book called "My name is Red"? you should. i am glad you enjoyed of Istanbul.Let me see the pages now ;-) |
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