#1 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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tj1777 says:
Around the world you will find several mosque with the name Blue Mosque - but possibly the most impressive of all the worlds blue mosque's you will find in Istanbul. The giant Blue Mosque got its name from the blue tiles on the walls of the interior of the mosque. The mosque is built in the central …
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#2 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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Eric says:
Topkapi is one of those tourist sites that you feel compelled to go to, whatever the cost, because when is the next time you are going to be in Istanbul? The entry fees are way over the top, even for Turkey (where high entrance fees abound!). It's 20 YTL just to get in, then another 10 YTL if you wa…
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#3 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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genetravelling says:
I went to a couple Turkish Baths and rate this one as the best.
http://www.cemberlitashamami.com.tr/
It's a beautiful old hamam. Well situated in the middle of town. The people are friendly, you can stay as long as you like. They have showers and also will scrub and wash you down. I had the f…
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#4 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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nsg007 says:
One of my absolute favorite places in the world is the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul. I know that some of us don’t rate “shopping” as a pleasurable experience, especially when we find ourselves in a place where language and culture are foreign to us. However, to refer the Grand Bazaar as merely a…
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#5 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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obtolentino says:
Istiklal Caddesi (Independence Avenue) is the heart of Beyoglu, which is a popular night time hangouts for young turkish locals. But a day time stroll can also be exciting seeing great 19th-century architecture converted to posh stores and restaurants.
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#6 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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obtolentino says:
The Istanbul Archeological Museums houses an excellent collections of artifacts found around Turkey during the Near East, Egyptian, Greek and Roman Civilizations. Within the area are 3 museums, the Archeological Museum, the Museum of the Ancient Near East, and the Tiled Kiosk (Çinili Kösk). Can ta…
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#7 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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obtolentino says:
Beneath Istanbul lies this ancient wonder of old Constantinople. Pool of underground water surrounded with marble doric and corinthian columns and walkways to roam around... just be careful, some parts can be very slippery... Nice ambient lighting and sound effects give you the chills. Check out for…
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#8 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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travelfan1963 says:
One of the things Turkey is famous for is its baths (also known as hamams) so I decided to try the Cagaloglu Baths in Istanbul. Turkish baths were made famous during the Byzantine and Roman periods and these baths are known for revitalizing.
The staff at Cagaloglu are used to tourists and spea…
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#9 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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sarahrwilkins says:
The Galata Tower was a good one to visit. It has a wonderful view of the old part of town. However, I had my six month old baby strapped to me, and the view area at the top of the tower is very narrow, crowded, and not the "safest". By safest I mean the rails didn't go up very high and I was havin…
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#10 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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tj1777 says:
In the centre of Istanbul you will find a mosque which looks a bit different - it is the Aya Sofia Mosque. The reason it looks a bit different is it was not really constructed to be a mosque. It predates the time of the Ottoman conquerors by several centuries - and it used to serve as the main churc…
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#11 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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meersan says:
Dolmabahçe Palace is one of the most popular attractions in Istanbul. The home of the Ottoman sultans from 1856 until the founding of the modern Turkish republic in 1923, Dolmabahçe Palace was the political and administrative center of the Ottoman Empire during a period of immense change.&…
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#12 of 12 things to do in Istanbul
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Fio says:
Lonely Planet Istanbul makes this small mosque in Üsküdar/Tabaklar on Istanbul's Asian side sound like a real hidden gem, saying "[it's] unprepossessing from the outside, but boy oh boy - wait till you see the interior". I think that's more than a bit of an exaggeration; unless you've neve…
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Blue Mosque
2 reviews
Topkapi Palace
4 reviews
Cagaloglu Baths
1 review
Galata Tower
2 reviews
Çinili Camii (Tiled Mosque)
1 review
