” Istanbul: City of Two Continents” showcases both the historical as well as the modern aspects of Istanbul, a fascinating capital of two past empires & the largest city in modern Turkey. The illustrations, artistically rendered using digital techniques, feature famous landmarks together with the lesser known but equally evocative areas of modern Istanbul. The historic centre of Istanbul is an overwhelming record of Byzantine, Ottoman & republican history; of incomparable religious buildings, fine secular architecture, & bustling commerce. To the north, across the fabled Golden Horn, fashion centres, high-rise buildings & the latest in shopping malls cater to a thriving economy. To the east lies the Bosphorus. Lined with enchanting waterfront houses, palaces & castles, this bustling waterway joins the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, & forms the boundary between Europe & Asia. On the Asian shore, which houses one-third of the city`s population in ever-spreading suburbs, the historic co-mingles with fine stores, lively cafes & tranquil marinas. ...

Bridging Asia & Europe, Istanbul exudes exoticism & modernity, romance & splendour, complexity & contradiction. ” Style City Istanbul” revels in the city`s creative dynamism, from its glorious Turkish baths & coffee houses to its artisanal shops, from its trendy rooftop bars & traditional restaurants to its lesser-known cultural hotspots & mosques. ...

Istanbul in the Wallpaper City Guide series, published by Phaidon & encompassing a collection of pocket-size guides dedicated to the best design elements in major cities. Compiled by experts at the Wallpaper magazine, the guides are widely recognized for appealing to design-conscious travellers & are aimed at those interested in art, design & architecture. Each guide identifies the best bars, restaurants, hotels, places to shop, leisure activities & excursions with a unique emphasis on the finest examples of unusual architecture & design. Each Wallpaper City Guide has the same layout, with separate tabs allowing readers & travellers to access individual sections easily. The tabs consist of Landmarks, Hotels, 24 Hours, Urban Life, Architour, Shopping, Sports & Escapes. High quality colour photographs appear alongside brief descriptions of each hotel, bar or attraction, highlighting distinctive & unusual styles of architecture & design. Extra pages are provided at the back of each guide, allowing readers to record their own notes & sketches. ...

Istanbul: Anatolian Side Main Roads Plan at 1:40, 000 from Mepmedya is an indexed, double-sided road map of the area surrounding the Anatolian side of Istanbul. Shows main transport routes & many places of interest.. * Map legend also in English.* Major & secondary roads & main streets are named or numbered; & many more streets are shown but not named. Railway lines, tramways & the metro are displayed with stations. Ferry routes are marked. Local districts & neighbourhoods are named & demarcated, & some places of interest are annotated on the map. These include: parks, hospitals & university buildings. The map coverage appears on two sides of the sheet, with an east-west split far from the city centre & the Bosphorus (slight overlap).

Includes:: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport & some of the European side of the city around Besiktas & Sariyer. An index booklet lists streetnames & a small inset provides an overview of Istanbul Province.

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Istanbul on a waterproof & tear-resistant street plan at 1:11, 000 from ITMB with a diagram of the metro/tram network & a map of the environs, plus on the reverse a road map of western Turkey at 1:1, 100, 000. On one side is a very clearly drawn plan of Istanbul. The tram line linking the city ...

Laminated, waterproof & tear-resistant, tourist plan of Istanbul, highlighting top 30 sights, with additional plans of the Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar, plus maps of the city’s environs. The main plan at 1:11, 000 covers the old part west of the Golden Horn beyond the city walls to the Fatih Bridge & the motorway access from the European part of Turkey. Coverage of east of the Golden Horn extends to the Dolmabahce Palace & the Convention & Exhibition Centre. The plan shows tram & metro station & ferry terminals, gives names of various districts & neighbourhoods & highlights mosques & other religions establishments, museums, monuments, selected accommodation, etc. Top 30 of the city’s best sights are prominently marked, & detailed plans are provided for the Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar. On the reverse, a street plan at 1:23, 000 covers the Üsküdar district in the Asian part of the city. Also included are: a map of the whole of Istanbul at 1:150, 000, showing motorway connections, including access to the Atatürk Airport & extending along the Bosphorus to Sariyer; a diagram of the city’s public transport network; a road map of the north-western part of Turkey at 1:2, 000, 000 extending south-west to Izmir; & a small administrative map of the country. Both the street plans & the road maps are indexed, with separate lists of streets/localities & of various facilities & places of interest. ...

Istanbul in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Discover Istanbul
Listen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya Sofya
Savour the serene frescoes

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Istanbul in the City Guide Series from Lonely Planet, profiling in comprehensive detail the history, major sights, best places to eat, nightlife, accommodation & shopping possibilities of an extensive range of cities worldwide. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is divided into 11 main sections
- Getting Started, Background, Neighbourhoods, Shopping, Eating, Drinking & Nightlife, The Arts, Sports & Activities, Gay & Lesbian, Sleeping & Day Trips & Excursions. The Background section details the history, arts, architecture, environment, media, fashion & government & politics of the city. An
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Istanbul in the City Pack series from AA Publishing; covering an extensive selection of world-wide cities in a handy, pocket-sized laminated format. The guides provde a detailed overview of each destination, with each city organised by district to allow for practical use on the city streets. An introductory section introduces readers to the city, with individual features on a short stay in the city, the Top 25 attractions, shopping by theme, the city by night, eating out & restaurants by cuisine. Each guide is presented in a similar format, exploring the city by geographical area & district. A basic overview map is provided at the start of each section & there is detailed listings information on the principal sights, walks, shops, entertainment & nightlife & restaurants for each area of the city. A Farther Afield section explores the area outside the city limits, with suggestions for possible excursions & day trips. A dedicated accommodation chapter provides information about a range of budget, mid-range & luxury hotels to suit for individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the city. ...