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Istanbul, Turkey

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Hotels in Istanbul

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Swissotel Istanbul - The Bosphorus

Swissotel Istanbul - The Bosphorus

4.50 412 reviews

Bayildim Cad No 2, Macka Besiktas, Istanbul, Turkey

Intercontinental Hotels Ic Ceylan Istanbul

Intercontinental Hotels Ic Ceylan Istanbul

4.50 279 reviews

Asker Ocagi Cad 1, Istanbul, Turkey

Hyatt Regency Istanbul

Hyatt Regency Istanbul

4.50 219 reviews

Taskisla Caddesi, Taksim, Istanbul, Turkey

Radisson SAS Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul

Radisson SAS Conference & Airport Hotel Istanbul

3.50 133 reviews

E5 Karayolu, Sefakoy, Istanbul, Turkey

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Back on the road, Jack, Istanbul, Turkey travel blog

Back on the road, Jack

A travel blog entry by the-rambler

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  From Istanbul to Istanbul, in a year. Seems like only yesterday I was arriving in Turkey, from Russia, before doing a quick turnaround and heading off to Indonesia for a guest stint on a broadsheet startup. It was, only that was 2008 and this is ...

Warmer Climes, Istanbul, Turkey travel blog

Warmer Climes

A travel blog entry by kimandmartin

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... . Shannon had travelled very little previously, but John had been to Turkey twice before, so spoke some Turkish. Istanbul (population 15 million), Turkey's major city (and a huge sprawling city it is), is like a piece of Turkish delight waiting to be ...

Istanbul not Constantinople, Istanbul, Turkey travel blog

Istanbul not Constantinople

A travel blog entry by coryandlaura

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... would have the option for the tours. My brother has a friend that asked for us to get in contact with his family while in Istanbul and we were not going to do any optional tours. The guilt was piled on but we had already decided that we were not going to ...

Istanbul Adventures, Istanbul, Turkey travel blog

Istanbul Adventures

A travel blog entry by jeroenandlinda

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... , spinach filled pastries, dates and olives in various variations. After our breakfast we headed out into the madness that is called Istanbul, or better Constantinople. First we headed back to the travel agent that we found around the corner of the hotel ...

Attractions in Istanbul

Istanbul Attractions (132)
Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace

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Gulhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul, Turkey

This enormous palace was the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Although much of the palace is not accessible, the daily tours of the Harem are of great interest to tourists.

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)

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Sultanahmet, Eminonu District Istanbul, Turkey

This architectural marvel displays 30 million gold tiles throughout its interior, and a wide, flat dome which was a bold engineering feat at the time it was constructed in the 6th century.

Yerebatan Sarayi (Underground Cistern)

Yerebatan Sarayi (Underground Cistern)

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Sultanahmet, Near St. Sophia Istanbul, Turkey

Known as Yerebatan Sarayi or Sunken Palace, this giant well once held water for the city residents. Today, it is a major tourist attraction, complete with piped-in music and pulsing lights.

Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)

Kariye Museum (The Chora Church)

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Kariye Cami Sokak, Edirnekapy, Istanbul, Turkey

This 11th-century church was noted for its remarkable mosaics illustrating scenes from the life of Christ and the Virgin Mary. It has since been converted into a museum.

Forum Discussions on Istanbul

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Hostels in Istanbul

Posted by garret

... is one of the provinces that best illustrates this aspect of the Marmara region. Thanks to the constant very humid climate of Istanbul, An increase in mediterranean flora is observed in the warmer areas to the south of the city especially on the Princes&# ...

Garipçe, a hidden corner of İstanbul

Posted by manzara

... Kumköy), Uskumruköy, Gümüşdere, Kısırkaya and of course Garipçe. Sarıyer is the northernmost district of Istanbul, Turkey, on the European side of the city. With a long shore along the water, the district boasts both a beautiful ...

Middle Eastern Palaces & Castles

Posted by wakingdream

Here's a few of the top palaces and castles in the Middle East Aegean Region, Turkey Quseir Amra, Jordan Krak des Chevaliers, Syria Topkapi Palace of the Ottoman Sultans, Istanbul, Turkey My favorite is the last one.

Starting out

Posted by lucky

... for a little more adventure once you feel confident. Depending on how much time you have... try to make your way to Istanbul (Turkey). Turkey is one of my favorite countries and you would get a chance to see very nice places as you get there from your ...

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