#1 of 37 things to do in Istanbul
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meersan says:
Topkapı Palace was #3 on my list of Things To See in Istanbul (behind the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia). The home of the sultan and his family for nearly 400 years, Topkapı was the administrative center of the Ottoman empire until 1853. Today the palace is still very well-preserv...
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#2 of 37 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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#3 of 37 things to do in Istanbul
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andrewmarshall says:
I was fortunate enough to go to this fantastic city over my uni spring break this year. Personally it was probably my 4th favourite place I have ever been. Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque were fantastic, and honestly worth the trip to themselves. We took a boat trip, which honestly wasn't worth it,...
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#4 of 37 things to do in Istanbul
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Cinbadd says:
The Blue Mosque:
The Blue Mosque was a lovely attraction. From the inside and out, it was a joy to visit. Watch out for the people at the gates trying to sell postcards and other items.
Shoes must be removed upon entrance to the mosque, to preserve the silk carpets, as well as to honor the Muslim ...
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#5 of 37 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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#6 of 37 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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#7 of 37 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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#8 of 37 things to do in Istanbul
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irresistanbul says:
Istanbul
May 6, 2007
Correction Appended
THE Turks have changed tactics. For centuries, the sultans of Istanbul sent forth their armies, seizing territories across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. This time, it's a style offensive. And the spoils of the conquests are everywhere. ...
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