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. ...

Istanbul: European Side Main Roads Plan at 1:40, 000 from Mepmedya is an indexed, double-sided road map of the area surrounding the European 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 a north-south split considerably north of the city centre (no overlap).

Includes:: Ataturk International Airport & some of the Anatolian side of the city near the Bosphorus. An index booklet lists streetnames & a small inset provides an overview of Istanbul Province.

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Explore Istanbul is a brand new guide & the ideal pocket companion for your trip. Here is a full-colour guide containing easy-to-follow routes that will take you from the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia & Blue Mosque to contemporary art at Istanbul Modern or the hagglers` paradise that is the Grand Bazaar. The gateway to Asia, Istanbul is Europe`s largest & most exotic city, where remnants of the Roman, Byzantine & Ottoman empires are fused with the dynamic buzz of a modern-day metropolis. Introductory chapters on Istanbul`s cuisine, shopping opportunities & Turkish baths set the routes in context & feature Insight`s trademark cultural coverage. The walks through the city are full of variety & each one guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map & suggestions for reliable, authentic cafes & restaurants where you can take a break & sample the local cuisine. All routes are also plotted on the useful pull-out map, & evocative photography captures the atmosphere of this exciting city. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, & however long your stay, Explore Istanbul will help you discover the very best of what`s on offer. ...

Istanbul in the Eyewitness travel guide book series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Istanbul in the Eyewitness travel guide book series from Dorling Kindersley; lavishly illustrated & particularly concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the chosen destination & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

DK Eyewitness Pocket Map & Guide: Istanbul will lead you straight to the best of Istanbul. This book is packed with beautiful illustrations & coverage of all the major areas & sights from museums to parks & markets. It

Includes:: a comprehensive area-by-area information & referencing, plus recommendations for the best hotels, restaurants, bars, shops, galleries & other cultural attractions.

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Istanbul in the Eyewitness Top 10 series from Dorling Kindersley is a condensed format guide book featuring dozens of illustrated, top ten lists for the traveller regardless of their disposable budget. To save you time & money a Top 10 Things to Avoid is also included. Top 10 lists are given for things to see & do both in & around town, as well as the top ten features of particular locations or events. Practicalities are not forgotten as Top 10s are also provided for topics such as planning your trip, getting around town & shopping. Accommodation lists provide the ten most recommended places to stay for a range of budgets, whilst restaurant top tens feature as the guide works its way through the location in question. Simple, small street plans illustrate the location of the top ten recommends within their neighbourhoods & basic, fold out maps form the inside covers. An additional pull out feature of the guide suggests ideas on how to spend your day & a phrase section is included which will help the traveller to acclimatise. ...

DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Istanbul will lead you straight to the very best on offer. Whether you`re looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights, or want to find the best nightspots; this guide is the perfect pocket-sized companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists
- from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events & festivals
- there`s even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars & places to shop. You`ll find the insider knowledge every visitor needs & explore every corner effortlessly with DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Istanbul & its FREE pull-out map. DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Istanbul
- showing you what others only tell you.


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Your Guide to the 10 Best of Everything in Istanbul. Discover the best of everything the city has to offer with this essential, pocket-sized DK Eyewitness Top 10 Travel Guide: Istanbul with pull-out map. Top 10 lists showcase the best things to do in Istanbul, from the magnifi cent Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace to the city`s best markets. Eight easy-to-follow itineraries explore the city`s most interesting areas
- from shopping in modern Beyoglu to unmissable sights on a Bosphorus cruise
- while reviews of shops, restaurants & where to stay in Istanbul will help you plan your perfect trip.

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