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. ...

This is the savvy city breakers' pocket guide to seeing & doing more in Istanbul
- with a fun-seeking & cost-conscious slant. It
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The City Pack guide to Istanbul by AA Publishing combines practical information with inspiring photographs & a separate pull-out map in a handy pocket format, appealing to both business & leisure visitors. Save time, discover the world’s greatest cities with the AA’s Top 25 sights & experiences from the Istanbul Moder gallery to the Ottoman baths at Çemberlitas. The guide opens with a section which introduces the 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. This part is followed by five chapters, each exploring a different area of the city. 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 Further 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 individual tastes. There is also a Need to Know chapter with practical information on getting there & around, essential facts, language & a timeline of the history of the city. The pocket guide is accompanied by a weather-resistant, pull-out map of Istanbul with symbols locating all the sights mentioned in the text, to help you navigate the city with ease. The map can be conveniently stored in its own wallet in the back of the guide. AA City Pack Istanbul, your handy travel companion for a perfect city break. ...

Turkish cuisine is as richly diverse as the country itself, which brings together the influences of Europe, Asia & the Mediterranean. Istanbul shares with its residents & visitors alike a great love affair with food. Almost every dish has its own neighbourhood, & a best address at which to enjoy it, which makes for a long list of places to stop for lunch, dinner, afternoon tea, or a snack. Pomme Larmoyer`s Istanbul Cult Recipes is a compilation of tasty recipes from Istanbul cuisine & recommendations of where to go & eat when you visit. Split into chapters entitled At the Kahvalti Salonu (breakfast); The Meyhanetable (meze & fish); Lokanta, kofteci & kebabci (soups, meats & rice); At home (family recipes); Street Food; & Turkish Delights (sweet things), there are plenty of incredibly delicious dishes to give you a taste of Istanbul. Lunch on a meze of Chickpea pockets, Mussel pilaki & Samphire salad with almonds; dine on Sauteed lamb with smoky eggplant or Spicy mutton kebabs; enjoy Istanbul street food like Pide & Islak burger; & indulge your Turkish sweet tooth with Baklava, Vanilla milk pudding & Pistachio kadayif. Each chapter also features a region of Istanbul so you know exactly where to eat when you`re wandering the streets. In Karakoy visit Namli Gurme for an endless breakfast on Sunday afternoon; in Fatih head towards the Egyptian Bazaar & get lost amidst the saffron, pepper & paprika; pop into Aytekin Erol in & revel in the different flavours & colours of Turkish delight; & in the district of Ortakoy don`t miss the opportunity to visit the street dedicated to kumpir, potatoes stuffed with everything you could want. Are you hungry? Welcome to Istanbul. ...

Istanbul in the Frommer's Day By Day series is a pocket-sized guide ideal for short trips, covering a variety of budgets. The best sights of each destination are listed in convenient full-day tours for one, two or three days such as: thematic tours for interests including art, architecture & history are described, allowing you to get the most out of your time; walking tours take you around each destination ...

Day by Day guides have headed the best-seller lists in every year of the past decade, & the reason for their success is that they deal with fast-emerging touristic favorites. Istanbul is the latest example of an immensely-popular new destination. In 184 compact pages profusely illustrated with four-color photos & maps, Frommer`s Day by Day Guide to Istanbul takes you to & through the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace (and its harems), the Grand Bazaar (operated since 1460), the many Turkish Baths, & more, while never failing to list the practical choices in lodgings, meals, shops, & other attractions. ...

Istanbul in the Encounter Guide Series from Lonely Planet, exploring a range of cities & regions worldwide in a handy, pocket-sized format designed to introduce visitors to the distinctive neighbourhoods of the destination. Frank & informal in style, the guides are renowned for their appeal to independent travellers & are written & researched by local authors. Each guide is organised into 5 distinct sections
- Highlights, Diary, Itineraries, Neighbourhoods & Snapshots
- recommending a series of essential encounters for visitors to the region. Each guide opens with a

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Locals of this region give the lowdown on the hip areas opening in Istanbul such as expanded coverage of the Besiktas & Ortakoy neighbourhoods. Our author has been a repeat visitor to Istanbul over many years & is a specialist in the large Islamic cities of the Mediterranean. This title features interviews with a football fanatic, nightclub aficionado, jewellery designer, Turkey's 'most famous tour guide' & crime novelist Barbara Nadel. It offers most discerning & insightful coverage of city's eating, shopping & cultural attractions. ...