| Page Views: 972 Last Visit to Istanbul: August, 2008 I Visit Here Frequently | east meets west by iaint - last update: Aug 14, 2008 |
Fascinating culture | Cafe @ Archaelogical Museum |
You can spend a lot of time taking in historical Istanbul, its present culture, and so on.
If you go in the summer, take it easy and don't try to do too much at one time. You need to build in time because of the heat. |
|  | History Some sites are almost compulsory. Aya Sofia, Topkapi Palace, Archaelogical Museum and Blue Mosque are all close together, but busy at peak times. Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar are also close by.
Thats just for starters... |
| | Present day Take a boat trip on the Bosphorus. They leave from Eminonu piers - public ferries, not tourist trip boats. You can get off at any of the stops and look around, have lunch or whatever, then get on the next ferry. |
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| Pros: | "weather in summer; low prices; so much to do" | | Cons: | "lots of tourists" | | In A Nutshell: | "fascinating; fun; must go back soon!" |
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Arkeolog Wed Mar 25, 2009 08:39 UTC
That cafe is one of my favourite place too esp in spring and fall. Good tips here. all the best.Bora | balhannah Sun Mar 1, 2009 07:38 UTC
Thanks for the tips. I'll remember the airport one, as I have a few hours to kill, so will go prepared! | Tuna_ank Thu Jun 19, 2008 07:44 UTC
Thanks for compliment for my photos and tips. (Your tips much better than mine's) I hope memories didn't hurt. Best wishes from Ankara | volopolo Thu Jun 19, 2008 07:13 UTC
Nice job! |
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