Istanbul in a series of handy pocket street plans from Freytag & Berndt. Each map is laminated, so waterproof & tear-resistant, & highlights the publishers’ recommendations of five best choices in five categories: shopping, restaurants & cafes, culture, nightlife & sights. On one side is an indexed street plan annotated with colour-coded markers highlighting the publishers’ recommendations, all listed on the reverse of the map with brief notes in several languages. In larger cities the plans cover only the central districts. Also provided are a small road map of the city’s environs, if appropriate a diagram of the metro network, & a Fact Box with phone numbers for tourist offices, car hire & emergency services. Map legend & notes on the recommendations include English. To see other titles in this series please click on the series link. ...

Istanbul on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a street plan of its central districts, detailed plans of the Topkapi Palace & the Bazaar, a metro diagram, a road map of the Istanbul area, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is a map of the city ...

Istanbul on a laminated, tear-resistant Insight Flexi Map, with a street plan of its central districts, detailed plans of the Topkapi Palace & the Bazaar, a metro diagram, a road map of the Istanbul area, plus extensive tourist information. On one side is a map of the city ...

Istanbul on an Insight Flexi Pocket Map in their new format introduced to provide more convenient access to the special features of this series: various additional maps and/or street plans plus tourist information including a list of must-see sights. The map is tear-resistant, waterproof, & can be written on with non-permanent marker pens. On one side is a street plan showing Istanbul at 1:12, 000. Coverage extends north along the Golden Horn to the Haliç Bridge, north-east to include the Dolmabahçe Place, & across the Bosphorus to Üsküdar. Ferry piers & lines are marked & the tramline linking the sights of the city’s old centre to its modern part is shown with stops. The plan is indexed for streets & points of interest. On the reverse are this title’s additional

Features:- A road map at 1:250, 000 of Istanbul’s environs, including the whole of the Bosphorus & the Princes’ Islands in the Sea of Marmara, indicating ferry connections. The map is indexed for places & points of interest.- 26 main sights, neatly grouped into sections covering Major Sights, Shopping/ Markets/ Nightlife, Other Attractions, Along the Bosphorus, plus Museums & Galleries, are given brief descriptions & are prominently highlighted on the relevant maps.- Information about Getting Around & Facts for Visitors, including tourist information, money, tipping, opening times, telecommunications, plus monthly climate charts. To see the list of other Insight Flexi titles in this series please click on the series link.

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Istanbul in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. Each guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the region or city. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries designed to take in the major sites, as well as a chapter on excursions to other destinations within easy reach. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map giving an overview of the region. ...

Istanbul in the Smart Guide series from Insight is a streamlined version of travel information, in a concise format arranged in three sections
- Areas, A-Z & Atlas. Areas & districts in & around town are described before the guide moves on to an A-Z detailing of attractions & services, from accommodation to transportation via history & nightlife. The guide has some language tips, a climate chart & an overview of top attractions shown on its fly-leaf. A selective, indexed mini Atlas of a few maps at the back of each guide helps place sites & attractions for the tourist & each guide is illustrated with colour photographs throughout.
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Nova Roma, Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul – this city`s got more names than Liz Taylor & more treasures than El Dorado. A legendary capital of two of the world`s greatest empires, built on seven hills & spanning two continents, Istanbul is rich in history but with rapidly developing mod food & art scenes, plus that pretty situ on the glittering Bosphorus. Can you say Turkish delight? Istanbul in the Luxe city guides series, which are slim & small enough to fit easily in a pocket or handbag. Information is distilled from elite suggestions by city residents, specially selected for their style, knowledge & expertise. Luxe guides aim at the upper end of the market & subjectively edit to choose the very best recommendations for shopping, restaurants, leisure options & nightlife. Half day shopping & activity itineraries are suggested for you to mix & match your visit to suit your timetable. When folded close the cardboard guide slots into its own protective plastic frame. Vanity Fair magazine calls them “delightful, de-lovely, & deluxe”, & that’s just what they are. ...

Istanbul in the Everyman Map Guide series; comprising a range of practical guide books incorporating large scale maps to a number of international cities & regions. Including a unique binding method, each district, neighbourhood, area or region has an accompanying fold-out page with a large scale overview map which is fully indexed. Each Map Guide also has details of more than 100 shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, markets & other local attractions, in addition to more practical guidance, listed underneath & on the reverse of the fold-out map. All of the main attractions also have accompanying illustrations, & there are also transport maps & a street index to help visitors find their way around. ...

Istanbul on a waterproof & tear-resistant street plan at 1:15, 000 from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with a detailed map of the Grand Bazaar, a diagram of the metro & tram network, an index with lists of places of interest, etc. On the main map coverage west of the Golden Horn extends along the coast to Yedikule & in the north-west to the Haliç Bridge; in the modern part of the city, the plan extends along the Bosphorus to the Besiktas football stadium. On the reverse two separate panels at the same scale extend the plan beyond Besiktas to include the Dolmabahçe Palace & coastal part of the Asian side of the city. The tramline linking Istanbul’s historic centre with the districts east of the Golden Horn is shown with stops, metro stations are clearly marked, also the historic tram route along the Istiklâl. The plan also shows ferry piers & the numerous ferry connections. Important buildings are highlighted & named. Street index on the reverse side

Includes:: separate lists & where appropriate contact details of various places of interest & facilities, such as public transport offices, accommodation agencies, museums, etc. An enlargement shows the Grand Bazaar with names of the various streets within it. Also provided is a diagram of the metro & tram network, plus a road map of the city’s outer suburbs showing access to the international airport & the two bridges across the Bosphorus. Cartography in this title is from the renowned German map publishers Mair Dumont & the multilingual map legend

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Experience all of Istanbul`s attractions with this up-to date & authoritative guide, complete with Insider Tips. Most holidaymakers want to have fun & feel relaxed from the moment they arrive at their holiday destination
- that`s what Marco Polo Guides are all about. Find hotels & restaurants, check out the city`s nightlife scene & discover its shops & bazaars. There are also ideas for things to do with children, & a summary of the exciting festivals & events that take place in the Turkish metropolis. Further sections include: Travel Tips, Links, Blogs, Apps & more, Turkish phrase book & index. Minarets reflected in modern office blocks, oriental bazaars alongside smart shopping malls, headscarves competing with mini-skirts, in Istanbul the contrasts combine to create a fascinating cultural mix that no visitor can escape or ignore. With Marco Polo Istanbul you will discover centuries-old mosques & churches, & admire all its artistic & archaeological treasures. The practical pocket-sized guide will escort you to pleasant fish restaurants & trendy bars by the Bosphorus, though to escape the big city bustle you can always take a boat trip or visit an island in the Sea of Marmara. The Insider Tips reveal where you might spend an evening drinking raki & where you can relax with a glass of tea after a long walk. The Best Of pages highlight what`s currently in vogue in Istanbul, recommend places to go for free, & have tips for rainy days & where you can relax & put your feet up when you`ve had enough of sightseeing. The Perfect Day takes you on a tour starting with breakfast on the central Taksim Square, then on to strolling along Istanbul`s historic thoroughfare, the Istiklal Caddesi, & then, via the Gelata Bridge, to the Old City to gaze in awe at world-famous monuments before finishing off with an evening in the trendy district of Beyoglu. Panels in each chapter suggest things to do if you`re on a tight budget & where you might pick up some real bargains. The Dos & Don`ts explain why you should count your money in a taxi & why you shouldn`t kiss in public. Marco Polo Istanbul provides comprehensive coverage of all areas of the city. To help you find your way around there`s the detailed Street Atlas, a public transport map in the cover, plus the pull-out map. Don`t go on holiday without a Marco Polo guide!
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