Istanbul

State:	İstanbul
Nation:	Turkey
Nickname:	The City of the Emperors
Currency:	New Turkish Lira (TRY)
Clubs:	Besiktas, Fenerbahce, Galatasaray, Istanbul BB, Kasimpasa

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Istanbul
"The City of the Emperors"

K?z Kulesi (Maiden's Tower)

Istanbul straddles two continents and was the capital city of three empires. The city on the Bosphorus revels in its unique status, enchanting travelers year round as one of the most romantic and intriguing destinations in the world.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya) built by emperor Justinian in 537 AD was the largest church for centuries, an architectural marvel of the ancient world and a symbol of the Byzantine Empire. It was converted into a mosque and later a museum.

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)

Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque) was founded in 1616 in order to rival Hagia Sophia, which it faces. The Sultan's goal of making the dome bigger failed, but the perfect proportion of domes and minarets was splendid indeed.

Kapali Carsi (Covered Bazaar)

The Kapali Carsi (Covered Bazaar) in the old city is a labyrinth of streets with 4,000+ shops. Turkish crafts, world-famous carpets, ceramics, copperware, brassware, gold jewelry, meerschaum pipes and leather goods all make great gifts.

Princes' Islands

The Princes' Islands, a group of nine islands, were places of exile for Byzantine princes. Enjoy Buyukada island with a ride in a horse-drawn phaeton (carriage) among the pine trees or relax on a beach in one of the many coves that ring the island.

Istanbul, once known as the capital of capital cities, is the only city in the world to straddle two continents and capital during two consecutive empires - Christian and Islamic. The former Ottoman Empire capital still remains the commercial, historical and cultural pulse of Turkey, and its beauty lies in its ability to embrace its contradictions. Ancient and modern, religious and secular, Asia and Europe, mystical and earthly all co-exist here. Its variety is one of Istanbul's greatest attractions: The ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars reflect its diverse history. The thriving shopping area of Taksim buzzes with life and entertainment. And the serene beauty of the Bosphorus, Princes Islands and parks bring peace to the chaotic city.

Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya)
Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque)
Byzantine/Basilica Cisterns & Roman Hippodrome
Topkapi Palace
Dolmabahce Palace
Chora Church
Kapali Carsi (Covered Bazaar)
The Museum of Archeology
Camlica Hill
Beylerbeyi Palace

Go over to the Princes' Islands (Buyukada especially) to enjoy the beaches and relax like a Prince.
Visit the Byzantine/Basilica Cisterns - underground water reservoirs covered in a mysterious atmosphere.
Enjoy a famous Turkish bath at: Suleymaniye, Cağaloğlu or Cemberlitas Bath (some are segregated by sex).
Take in views from Topkapi Palace's Fourth Court, the top of Camlica Hill and the top of Galata Tower.
People-watch along the Bosphorus shoreline in the crowded but nice cafés of Ortakoy.

Kapali Carsi (Covered Bazaar) - Bazaar/Flea Market

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