Turkey in the Insight Guide series is dedicated to exploring the destination in detail with a selection of glossy illustrations. Extensive introductory sections explore the region’s history & culture & there are also short articles written by locals about distinctive local issues. Selective photo-features illustrate the variety of the region. The ‘ Places’ section is organised by geographically & provides details of the area including places to visit, suggestions for tours & other activities. Each regional section has its own listings of the best restaurants, bars & cafes. Essential practical information is provided in the Travel Tips chapter on accommodation, shopping & local activities. A useful location finder & travel tip index with relevant page numbers are given on the inside covers. Overview street plans are also provided for the main cities in the region or country. ...

Turkey on a large, indexed map from Insight Guides, presenting on one side the western half of the country at 1:800, 000 with street plans of Istanbul & Izmir, with the reverse side providing coverage of the whole country at 1:2, 000, 000. Coverage at 1:800, 000 extends east to Ankara & Konya (so does not include Cappadocia). Relief shading shows the topography with names of mountain ranges & main peaks. National parks & protected areas are highlighted. Both principal highways & connecting secondary roads are clearly numbered, with driving distances shown on main routes. Railway lines & airports are marked, as well as ferry routes, including connections to the Greek islands in the Aegean. Road maps from the Insight Guides indicate towns worth visiting & include a wide range of small icons prominently highlighting various places of interest. The map has no geographical coordinates. The Greater Istanbul area is shown in more detail on an enlargement; street plans cover the old historic part of Istanbul & central Izmir; another panel shows the whole of the Aegean with ferry connections & contact details for ferry companies. The reverse side has a map of the whole country at 1:2, 000, 000, plus indexes for the 800K & 2M maps & the two street plans. ...

Turkey on an indexed road map at 1:1, 100, 000 from ITMB printed on light, waterproof & tear-resistant synthetic paper; an inset provides a street plan of the old historic part of Istanbul with the city’s main tourist sights. The map is double-sided, with a small overlap between the sides. Most of the Mediterranean coastline is covered on the western half of the map, but the main sights of Cappadocia are rather inconveniently split between the two sides. Topography is shown by altitude colouring in feet, with peak heights given in metres, plus names of mountain ranges. Road network

Includes:: selected local tracks, gives distances on main routes & shows border crossings. 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 has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 1° & a separate index of localities for each side. Also provided is an inset showing the old historic part of Istanbul south of the Golden Horn, extending west to the Yenicapi station, so well beyond the Grand Bazaar, the University & the Kumkapi area. Main sights are highlighted & the tram line is shown with stops.

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Turkey in the new Marco Polo Guide series designed to enable travellers to have fun & feel relaxed the moment they arrive to their destination. In a compact format & budget-priced, these guides feature full colour & high quality content with unique insider tips. The information is presented in a straightforward & engaging format with three main sections: an introduction to the location & including highlights & insider tips, a sightseeing & entertainment part, & a practical information chapter; all accompanied by atlas pages & a pull out map. The guides starts with a geographical & historical context, suggestions on what not to miss, great places for free, what to do if it rains, chill out, relax & unique experiences to make the visit even more memorable. The perfect route/day will show the best way to get to know a destination for those with limited time. The sightseeing chapters organise the area in sections & for each one show suggested routes, referenced to the atlas & pull-out map, best places & attractions with practical tips on how to avoid queues, get the best views, where to eat & drink, shopping, entertainment, where to stay & much more. The last section offers a few tours suggestions, travel with kids special pages, festivals & events calendar, travel tips, useful phrases & dos & don’ts. The road atlas pages offer detailed mapping cross-referenced to the sites featured in the book, & a fully indexed pull-out map with its own plastic wallet at the back of the guide. ...

Turkey at 1:800, 000 on a large, double-sided map from Marco Polo Travel Publishing with special features to aid route planning & navigation, street plans of town centres in seven cities, an extensive index in a separate booklet, etc.A fold-out extension of the map cover gives at-a-glance overview of the whole area covered by the map with the adjoining regions, highlighting main places of interest & making it much easier to find various localities on the main map and/or plan a route. A set of seven peel-on/peel-off stickers, removable without damaging the map, is provided to make routes or locations more prominent when navigating. The map divides the country east/west along the eastern edge of the Mediterranean, with a generous overlap between the two sides. Cartography is from the renowned German publishers Mair Dumont. Road network

Includes:: selected minor local roads & cart tracks, & shows intermediate driving distances on many secondary routes. Many useful additional details are included e.g. motorway filling stations, truck stops, toll stations, pass closures, caravan & vehicle restrictions, gradients, scenic & tourist routes, border crossings. Railways lines, tourist transport in mountainous areas, airports & local airfields, & car ferries are marked. Locations & objects of interest are highlighted & symbols show numerous landmarks places of interest, e.g. campsites, youth hostels, mosques & churches, palaces, beaches, scenic views, etc. The map also shows internal administrative boundaries & indicates restricted entry areas. Topography is shown by relief shading, with names of mountain ranges & peaks, plus extra spot heights. Additional graphics show features such as salt flats, marshes, etc. National parks & other protected areas are highlighted. The map has latitude & longitude grid at intervals of 30’. Multilingual map legend

Includes:: English. The index is in a separate 64-page booklet attached to the map cover. The map is surrounded by insets showing city centres in Turkey’s six main towns, Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Izmir, Adana, Kayseri & Trabzon, each placed on the relevant side of the map. Also provided is a map showing driving distances across the whole country & information on main driving regulations.



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Turkey 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. ...

Turkey 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. ...

Turkey Road Atlas at 1:400, 000 from Mepmedya is an indexed road atlas & guide to the country, with a distance chart, approach maps for Istanbul, Ankara & Izmir, & street plans for major cities. * Legend in Turkish, English & German.* Motorways, secondary roads & many minor roads are shown, as are railway lines & stations, airports, ferry routes & major harbours. Mountain passes are displayed alongside an indication of their altitude. Mapping in the border areas of neighbouring countries is restricted to major roads & railways, & main towns & cities. Border crossing points are shown. Provinces are delineated & each is given a background colour to make it stand out against neighbouring provinces. Provincial capitals, major towns, & many smaller towns & villages are marked, with an indication of their administrative importance. Relief shading defines the terrain, mountain ranges are named & spot heights are shown for major peaks. The main lakes, rivers & dams of the country are marked & named, & waterfalls, caves & springs are also displayed. The mapping is annotated with numerous places of interest. These range from ancient ruins, castles & historic sites, places of worship, caravanserai & Turkish baths, to national parks, ski centres & marinas.
Includes::* Enlarged approach maps for Istanbul (1:140, 000) & Ankara (1:112, 000), Izmir (1:62, 000), showing districts, suburbs, main approaches by road & rail, & ferry transport (where relevant).* Street plans for Istanbul (European side) (at 1:17, 500), Ankara (1:27, 000), Izmir (1:17, 000), Antalya (1:25, 000), Alanya (1:17, 000), Kemer (1:9, 000), Side (1:10, 000), Belek (1:46, 000), Selcuk (1:10, 000), Kusadasi (1:10, 000), Didim (1:15, 000), Cesme (1:9, 000), Fethiye (1:20, 000), Datca (1:6, 000), Bodrum (1:9, 000) & Marmaris (1:10, 000). These show main streets & districts, railway lines & stations, & many places of interest such as monuments & beaches.* A map of Turkey showing provinces, followed by over 40 pages of tourist information for provinces, such as: surface area, population, airports, stations, important telephone numbers, places of interest, national parks, beaches, museums, places of worship, Turkish baths, etc. (text only in Turkish, but legend also in English & German).* A chart showing distances between major towns & cities.* Speed limits for different types of vehicle.* Telephone numbers for vehicle assistance.* Conventional traffic signs (with descriptions only in Turkish).A large index lists: major towns & cities, & many villages; historic & tourist sites; & geographical names such as lakes, rivers, mountains, etc. Legend & index in Turkish, English & German. The Turkish title is * Adim Adim Turkiye (Turkey Step by Step)*.
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Turkey South Coast in the Essential Guide Series from the AA exploring the best places to see & things to do in a range of popular destinations. Each illustrated, pocket-sized guide is divided into five sections
- the essence of the area, planning your trip, the best places to see, best things to do & an exploration of notable highlights, organised by area. An introductory chapter profiles each destination &

Includes:: notes on local cuisine & recommendations for short breaks. A planning section advises on pre-trip preparations & getting there & around as well as outlining useful language tips & what


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The southern coast of Turkey at 1:550, 000 on a double-sided, indexed, waterproof & tear-resistant map from ITMB with topography shown by altitude colouring. Coverage, with a generous overlap between the sides, starts along the Aegean coast north of Bergama & the Pergamon archaeological site, & continues eastwards to Iskenderun & Antakya, with Kütahya, Lake Tuz, Nevsehir & the main sights of Cappadocia (Ürgüp, Göreme, etc) along the northern edge of the map. The map shows the region’s road & rail networks, with symbols highlighting various places of interest, including UNESCO World Heritage sites, archaeological remain, selected campsites, etc. The map has latitude & longitude lines at 30’ intervals. Each side has a separate index. ...