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Asian side: The Asian Side
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  • Istanbul Asian side
  • The asian side from Conrad hotel
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  • The asian side of Istanbul is a very beautiful place.
    Not too many attractions like in the old city or the european side but very beautiful , cheaper prices , modern places and less touristic.


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    bosphorus boat trip: The bosphorus boat trip
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  • The trip up the bosphorus to the black sea is very relaxing trip and i think it is a must for a tourist but sometimes the problem is time.

    If you will take the tourists' boat it will cost you 30 usd but if you will take the locals' boat it will cost 7.5 YTL.


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    Galata Tower: Galata Tower
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  • Galata tower is not off the beaten tip - you should go and climb the tower for the beautiful view !.
    You can see the tower from many places in town.


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    Ortakoy: Ortakoy
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  • Ortakoy is on the shores of the bosphorus very close to the first bridge to the Asian side.
    You can boat from there or just enjoy the Ortakoy Mosque , Dolmabahce palace.


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    Rumeli Hisari: Rumeli Hisari
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  • Rumeli Hisari from the water
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  • You can see Rumeli Hisari on your left side while you on the bosphorus boat trip.
    This is a big fortress that was built in 1452 by a sultan called Mehmet the 2nd (Muhamed the second).


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    Comments for ophiro about Istanbul
    NYTim Mon Apr 7, 2008 16:43 UTC
     Great pages. I visited in 2006 but it was for only two and half days. This time I am going to Haifa for four days then 7 in Istanbul and the surrounding area. I will use your pages as part of my guide.
    karbonhidrat Thu Sep 6, 2007 14:38 UTC
     hello really you make wonderful page on istanbul :)... i am glad to hear that you had a good time in istanbul ...
    canadiantrav Fri Jun 29, 2007 08:36 UTC
     wonderful pages and so glad that you like Turkey...hope to see more from your next travels...
    LeCeleste Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:50 UTC
     About NYCNeedleworker:probably working for the Istanbul + Athens tourist office.Check his page. Member since 16/05/2006,never seen again.Massive comments on genuine VT-ers attacks neg experiences highlights pos ones .What a fake ,just delete his comment.
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