"My Istanbul" Istanbul by matcrazy1

Istanbul Travel Guide: 7,630 reviews and 19,467 photos

On the picture: view toward the Blue Mosque also called the Sultanahmet Camii. It is known as the Blue Mosque, because of its magnificient interior decorations of blue Iznik tiles. Outside of the mosque stands the turbe or the tomb of Sultan Ahmet decorated with 17th century Iznik tiles. The Sultan was buried here along with his wife and three sons.

I'm in Istanbul the third time (first time 20 years ago, as a child). Istambul changed much but the historical monuments of this one of the biggiest cities of the world fortunately remains unchanged.

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Intro Updated Jul 14, 2003
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63rd postcard Local Customs (2)

63rd postcard From: participants of VT meeting in ISTANBUL (Turkey) on 22-23 Feb 2003. Sent: 27 February 2003 Received:... more travel advice

MY VT FRIENDS FROM ISTANBUL VT MEETING :-))) - Istanbul

From Istanbul VT-meeting :-))) Local Customs (2)

63rd postcard From: participants of VT meeting in ISTANBUL (Turkey) on 22-23 Feb 2003. Sent: 27 February 2003 Received:... more travel advice

Grand Bazaar Things to Do (1)

doing shopping or window-shopping in the Grand Bazaar is really great fun. Grand Bazaar is the world's biggest covered... more travel advice

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visit a mosque - look inside the Dolmabahce Mosque in my picture.The mosque is located at the shores of the Bosphorus,... more travel advice

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Written Sep 6, 2002

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starship Feb 19, 2012 at 11:16 AM

Instanbul is a very exotic city! Thanks for sharing tips and photos.
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Raimix Feb 16, 2011 at 1:09 AM

I believe it is great historicak place:) I will be visiting it in May ;)
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Mikebb Aug 22, 2007 at 6:38 PM

Hi Matts, Thanks for the insight.
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traveldave Mar 12, 2007 at 9:37 AM

I've always been fascinated by Istanbul and hope to go there someday.
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kyoub Feb 15, 2007 at 3:57 AM

Great picture of the Blue Mosque. A VT friend is leaving for Istanbul tomorrow.
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Luchonda Dec 29, 2006 at 5:00 PM

All the best for you and yr family Keep the standards high, like you do Luc
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deecat Sep 22, 2006 at 10:44 AM

A favorite destination of mine, too. Great travelogue.
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H-TownJourneyman Mar 11, 2006 at 12:24 PM

Great pics of St. Sofia Matt! I gotta get on my Istanbul pages ASAP! Magnificient city indeed!!!
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Mariajoy Feb 11, 2006 at 10:31 PM

Isn't it a wonderful city Mat? I have visited twice and I would love to see it again.
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JLBG Dec 30, 2005 at 10:01 PM

Sure that I will have to visit Istanbul too ...