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 ...

Step onto the streets of Istanbul & you`ll see a city of wonderful contradictions: wander out of an edgy bar & you`re likely to turn a corner & stumble across colonial-era embassy buildings & tea houses brimming with old men playing okey. It`s this fascinating culture, where east meets west, that inspired Rebecca Seal & Steven Joyce to create Istanbul, a food tour of this wonderful city. Rebecca`s easy yet delicious recipes capture the flavours of Turkey, incorporating both modern & traditional flavours. Whip up Cilbir
- Turkish poached eggs & garlic
- for a lazy Sunday breakfast, or aubergines stuffed with lamb for a satisfying lunch. Learn about the key Turkish ingredients that are not only easy to find but will make your dishes taste authentic.

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Istanbul is the only city in the world that stands astride two continents, spreading across from Europe into Asia at the southern end of the Bosphorus, the incomparably beautiful strait linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara in northwestern Turkey. This Companion Guide to Istanbul goes as far as the region around Marmara from the Bosphorus to the Dardanelles, which flows into the Aegean past the historic ruins of Troy on its Asian shore. Revised & updated for this new edition, the book is a guide to the Byzantine & Ottoman monuments & to the many other places of great historic interest around the Marmara, including Edirne, Bursa & Iznik, ancient Nicaea, as well as the renowned archaeological site of Homeric Troy. It is also an introduction to Turkey itself & to its people & their way of life, which they are more than willing to share with the traveller who takes the time to become acquainted with them. JOHN FREELY has lived & worked on America`s east coast, in Britain, & around the Mediterranean, but is long-time Professor of Physics at the University of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, & has been resident for many years in Turkey. His understanding of the land & its people has made him a respected interpreter of Turkey ancient & modern. ...

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 ...

THE SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLER ` Life-filled & life-affirming history, steeped in romance & written with verve` GUARDIAN ` Richly entertaining & impeccably reserached` Peter Frankopan Istanbul has always been a place where stories & histories collide & crackle, where the idea is as potent as the historical fact. From the Qu`ran to Shakespeare, this city with three names
- Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul
- resonates as an idea & a place, & overspills its boundaries
- real & imagined. Standing as the gateway between the East & West, it has served as the capital of the Roman, Byzantine, Latin & Ottoman Empires. For much of its history it was known simply as The City, but, as Bettany Hughes reveals, Istanbul is not just a city, but a story. In this epic new biography, Hughes takes us on a dazzling historical journey through the many incarnations of one of the world`s greatest cities. As the longest-lived political entity in Europe, over the last 6, 000 years Istanbul has absorbed a mosaic of micro-cities & cultures all gathering around the core. At the latest count archaeologists have measured forty-two human habitation layers. Phoenicians, Genoese, Venetians, Jews, Vikings, Azeris all called a patch of this earth their home. Based on meticulous research & new archaeological evidence, this captivating portrait of the momentous life of Istanbul is visceral, immediate & scholarly narrative history at its finest.


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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 1:550, 000. On one side is a very clearly drawn plan of Istanbul. The tram line linking the city’s historic heart with its modern part north of the Golden Horn & the vintage tram route are shown with stops. Ferry & Sea Bus piers are named & routes marked across & along the Bosphorus & the Golden Horn. Numerous places of interest are prominently highlighted. The plan is indexed, but please note that smaller streets, particularly in the city’s historic centre, are not named. Also provided is a map of the city’s environs including access to the international airport, the Bosphorus & the Princess Islands in the Sea of Marmara, plus a diagram of the metro/tram network. On the reverse is an indexed road map of western Turkey at 1:550, 000. Coverage extends just beyond Nevsehir to include the main sights of Cappadocia with Göreme & Urgüp on the edge of the map. Topography is shown by altitude colouring & spot heights in feet, plus names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks & gives distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included & along the Aegean & the Sea of Marmara ferry routes are marked. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remains, etc. The map is indexed & has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1°.

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Istanbul & the Aegean Coast in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...

Berlitz Pocket Guide Istanbul & the Aegean Coast combines narrative text with insightful, full-colour, photography to highlight the very best that this unique region has to offer. The Where To Go chapter details all the key sights that a visitor must see; from the ancient mosques of the Old City, to the sun-kissed beaches of the Aegean coast. The What to Do chapter explores the diverse range of shopping opportunities & entertainment available, whilst the Eating Out chapter investigates the local cuisine & provides a list of recommended restaurants for visitors to try. To inspire you, the book offers a rundown of Top 10 Attractions, followed by an itinerary for a Perfect Tour of Istanbul, whilst sections on the history of the city & the character of its people provide concise background information. Clear & detailed maps plot all major sights, & the Travel Tips section offers practical advice on how to get there & where to stay. ...

Istanbul & Western Turkey in the National Geographic Traveler guide series, produced by America’s leading travel publishers, exploring a range of cities, regions & countries worldwide & using the expertise & tradition of National Geographic to provide a comprehensive survey of each destination. Each of the guides in the series draws upon National Geographic’s rich history of travel experience & is researched by authors familiar with the area. Whilst the content is influenced by an American editorial style, individual titles are still accessible to a non-American audience, with a combination of practical guidance & detailed information included in each guide. The series also relies upon the extensive image libraries of National Geographic to present a rich visual image of each destination. Individual National Geographic Traveler titles are organised uniformly, allowing readers to access information quickly & easily. Introductory sections provide information on Charting your Trip, with details of getting there & around & a History & Culture chapter profiling history, food & drink, land & landscape, flora & fauna & arts & literature. Chapter are arranged geographically by region, with notable cities & areas principally describing the main sites & attractions, with further information on directions, history & practicalities. There are also a number of individual features & insider tips throughout each guide covering subjects such as walking tours, local culture, driving tours, recommended local experiences & in-depth thematic short histories of the culture & histories of individual regions. A Travelwise section at the back of each guide provides essential practical information on when to go, what to take, further reading, getting there & around, local etiquette, media, holidays, money matters, religion, smoking, time differences, opening times, travellers with disabilities & accommodation. Restaurants & hotels are listed with brief descriptions & information on prices, location, contact details & facilities for the relevant regional chapters in the guide. ...

Istanbul in the Cities of the Imagination guide series; providing an in-depth cultural & historical exploration of some of the great city landscapes of the world. Presented as a cultural & literary guide, each title in the series explores the history of the city, providing an overview of the city’s development from its earliest roots to the modern day. Particular emphasis is placed on the literary, poetic, architectural, cultural & historical elements that make up the city & each title is written & researched by an academic expert. An Epilogue offers thoughts on the future of the city, suggested further reading & indices of literary & historical names & famous places & attractions. ...