Before Visiting Istanbul

Weather and Climate in Istanbul?

By at March 14, 2012 | 14:37 | 0 Comment

Weather and Climate in Istanbul Istanbul is one of the most beautiful and attractive cities in the world. It is located on a huge area so there is much topographic diversity you can observe. Generally it is under influence of Mediterranean climate which means dry summers, mild and rainy winters. However, cold winters can be seen and the temperature is below zero and

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Historical Places in Istanbul

By at February 23, 2012 | 14:36 | 0 Comment

Historical Places in Istanbul [caption id="attachment_12753" align="alignleft" width="297" caption="Historical Places in Istanbul"][/caption]  Istanbul, which has hosted hundreds of civilizations, become the capital city for tens of civilizations and in whose lands you can find a culture and a history since the first days when the civilization was founded, is one

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Where is Istanbul

By at February 15, 2012 | 18:08 | 0 Comment

Istanbul has always been one of the most important centers with its geological and geographical situation. Istanbul is located in the middle of a center called “Eurasia” and is like a bridge between Asia and Europe. Istanbul, which is located in Marmara Region and northwest of Turkey, is the biggest city in its region in terms of population. By looking at its

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Arabic to Turkish

By at August 21, 2011 | 22:45 | 0 Comment

ED DAMÂİR – ŞAHIS ZAMİRLERİ Ene Ben Enti Sen [kadın] Ente Sen [erkek] Hiye O [kadın] Hüve O [erkek] Nahnü Biz [Kadın ve Erkek] Entüma İkiniz [Kadın ve Erkek] Hüma O İkisi [Kadın ve Erkek] Entünne Siz [Kadınlar] Entüm Siz [Erkekler] Hünne Onlar [Kadınlar] Hüm Onlar [Erkekler] EL E’DÂD – SAYILAR Vahid Bir İsnan İki Selase

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What to Buy in Istanbul?

By at June 27, 2011 | 15:55 | 0 Comment

What to Buy in Istanbul? Shoppers in Istanbul are bound to be tempted at every corner. From food to traditional handicrafts to modern apparel, the variety of things to buy in the city as souvenirs is endless. We have put together a list of some of the most popular items to buy in Istanbul. Carpets and Rugs, of course, are one of Istanbul’s greatest draw cards

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Practical Information

By at June 27, 2011 | 15:46 | 0 Comment

Tourist Offices There are many tourist offices and kiosks in Istanbul. Staff speak English and are generally very helpful. Ataturk Airport (International Arrivals, open 24 hours) Phone: 0 212 465 3151 Beyazit (Beyazit Square, open 9am- 6pm daily) Phone: 0212 522 4905 Hilton Hotel (Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Sisli, open 9am- 5pm daily) Phone: 0 212 522

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Medical & Safety Information

By at June 27, 2011 | 15:38 | 0 Comment

Medical Information No vaccinations are required for a visit to Turkey, although a typhoid vaccine is recommended for longer stays. There is a minimal risk of malaria in the south eastern region of Turkey. Tap water, though chlorinated in larger centres such as Istanbul, is not recommended for drinking. However, bottled water is cheap and readily

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Istanbul Taxi Fares Every Tourist Ought To Know

By at June 24, 2011 | 15:07 | 0 Comment

Just like everywhere else in the world, some Istanbul taxi drivers have several tricks up their sleeve to hustle unaware tourists. The most common practice is to extend the travel duration by making (huge) unnecessary detours. And since you’re not an Istanbulite, they’re pretty confident that you wouldn’t notice — and you won’t! But with this list of Istanbul

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You shouldn’t return to your country without doing the things in Istanbul

By at June 24, 2011 | 13:01 | 0 Comment

[caption id="attachment_8414" align="aligncenter" width="600" caption="Serdar Çelebi Photographer"][/caption] You shouldn't return to your country without doing the things in Istanbul which are listed at down : Without seeing the masterpieces of religious architecture in Istanbul, such as Suleymaniye Mosque and Blue Mosque, Without visiting the Hagia Sophia and

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Important Days and Festivals İstanbul

By at June 22, 2011 | 13:49 | 0 Comment

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How Much Does it Cost

By at June 22, 2011 | 13:36 | 0 Comment

Although Istanbul isn’t the bargain basement holiday destination which it used to be, it’s still possible to stay and play relatively cheaply, provided you know where to go. To help you out, we have put together a list of prices for common attractions, transport, accommodation and necessities in Istanbul. Note that the exchange rate in Turkey works out to be around

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There are 2 main train stations in Istanbul

By at June 22, 2011 | 13:32 | 0 Comment

There are 2 main train stations in Istanbul: Sirkeci Train Station (European Side) Sirkeci Train Station is located at the heart of the old city right next to Eminönü and the Galata Bridge, and close to the Sultanahmet district. This is the last stop for trains coming from Europe, and it is also where the famous Orient Express ended its run from Paris. It

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Bus Information İstanbul

By at June 22, 2011 | 12:09 | 0 Comment

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Sabiha Gokcen Airport – Asian Side

By at June 22, 2011 | 12:04 | 0 Comment

Istanbul's Sabiha Gökçen Airport is Istanbul's second airport, situated on the Asian side of the city. It was previously dedicated to low-cost and charter flights, but now the airport serves a full range of flights including international flights by major airlines. The international acronym for flights to and from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is SAW. The Airport is

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Ataturk Airport – Europea

By at June 21, 2011 | 19:36 | 0 Comment

Istanbul has two airports. The city's major airport is Atatürk Airport in Yesilköy on the European side, which features the biggest international and domestic terminals in Turkey. The international acronym for flights to and from Ataturk airport is “IST”. The distance between Ataturk Airport and downtown Istanbul is 28 km. With its passenger traffic of 28.5 million

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