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"Turkey : A Great Country!" a Istanbul Travel Page by namidub

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Real Name: Budiman Ariff Ibrahim
Lives In: Shah Alam, MY
Member Since: Jul 13, 2005
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Turkey : A Great Country!

by namidub - last update: Oct 7, 2005

Once a great Empire

Turkey, Here i come!
Turkey is one big country and it offers rich history,culture and tradition of its own.In this great country too the ruins of the Greek/Roman era can be found,and in fact preserved much better than any other place..Once was a great great empire under the ruling of the Ottoman Sultans,this country offers u a lot of reasons to discover its magnificent history.This country is a must in any traveller's list!
The majestic Sultanahmet "Blue Mosque"

Byzantium-Constantinople-Istanbul

Istanbul is a very well-knowned city even since hundreds of years ago.Byzantium was the name during the Greek hey-day then it was renamed to Constantinople when the Roman Empire took over until finally after the Ottoman Empire took the reign this great city was called Qustantaniyyeh or Istanbul before officially named as ISTANBUL in 1930, after The Republic of Turkey was formed

Today it is officially a city built on two continents. Both Europe & Asia!

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Pros:"Rich Culture,History,Well preserved ruins. Great tourism support from the government"
Cons:"None"
In A Nutshell:"A must visit!"
namidub's Istanbul Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 6 - Photos: 17
 
Restaurants
Tips: 1 - Photos: 3
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
NightlifeOff The Beaten Path
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
 
Transportation
Tips: 5 - Photos: 4
Local Customs
 
Packing ListsShopping
 
Sports TravelGeneral Tips
Tips: 1 - Photos: 2

Comments for namidub about Istanbul
mizzzthanggg Thu Oct 6, 2005 23:04 UTC
 nice tips and good links!
hassan_abu Mon Sep 26, 2005 15:46 UTC
 Great Istanbul page. Happy Birthday Budi. Salam, Abu

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