Author: John Freely Publisher: National Geographic Books ISBN: 1905131402 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 0
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Here is the long-awaited new edition, with coverage of all major monuments and details on how to get around, food, and accommodations. The new edition of the Blue Guide to this fascinating city, which straddles Europe and the Orient and whose history goes back to the days of ancient Greece, offers superb coverage of all the major monuments—Classical, Christian, and Islamic—with details on what to eat and where to stay.
Author: Hillary Sumner-Boyd Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1136821422 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 393
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First published in 2005. Long acknowledged to be the 'best travel guide to Istanbul' (Times of London) this classic of travel literature is now available in a larger format in hardback binding. The work is both a useful and informative guide to the city with major useful monuments described in detail in terms of the history and architecture. Although the main emphasis of the book is on the Byzantine and Ottoman Antiquities, the city is not treated as a museum in the context of a living city. Itineraries are arranged so that each one takes the visitor to a different part of Istanbul.
Author: Lale Surmen Aran Publisher: Hachette UK ISBN: 1631213067 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 546
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You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Istanbul. Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city—the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapi Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick trip to Asia, and end the day relaxing in a Turkish bath. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to get around on the city's trams and ferries, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Author: John Freely Publisher: Companion Guides ISBN: 9781900639316 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 462
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The traveller gets exactly what he needs, and in a handy format. THE TIMES The author seems to have covered every road in the country, and has something of interest to say about virtually every site. COUNTRY LIFE 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 and updated for this new edition, the book is a guide to the Byzantine and Ottoman monuments and to the many other places of great historic interest around the Marmara, including Edirne, Bursa and Iznik, ancient Nicaea, as well as the renowned archaeological site of Homeric Troy. It is also an introduction to Turkey itself and to its people and 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 and worked on America's east coast, in Britain, and around the Mediterranean, but is long-time Professor of Physics at the University of the Bosphorus, Istanbul, and has been resident for many years in Turkey. His understanding of the land and its people has made him a respected interpreter of Turkey ancient and modern.
Author: Paola Pugsley Publisher: ISBN: 9781905131884 Category : Languages : en Pages : 266
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A guide to the early history and archaeological sites of Turkey's Mediterranean coast, covering the ancient provinces of Lycia, Pamphylia, Cilicia and part of the Pisidia Heritage Trail. Included are Cnidus, site of Praxiteles' famous nude statue of Aphrodite; Myra and Xanthus and the rock tombs of Lycia; the city of Antalya; the ruins of Perge and Side; Alanya with its impressive walls; the aite of Selinus (where Trajan died); Silifke (where Frederick Barbarossa drowned); Tarsus (where St Paul was born) and the bay of Iskenderun, where Alexander the Great defeated Darius III of Persia at the Battle of Issus. The guide ends at the Syrian border with the city of Antakya, ancient Antioch, near which St Simeon Stylites and other early Christian ascetics lived their lives on top of tall pillars.
Author: Hilary Sumner-Boyd Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing ISBN: 0857730053 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 520
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'The best travel guide to Istanbul' - The Times Practical and informative, readable and vividly described, this is the definitive guide to and story of Istanbul, by those who know it best. This is the 2009 revised and updated edition of the classic guide to Istanbul, originally published thirty-seven years previously, which continues to inform and enchant visitors. Taking the reader on foot through this captivating city - European City of Culture 2010 - the authors describe the historic monuments and sites of what was once Constantinople and the capital in turn of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, in the context of the great living city. Woven throughout are vivid anecdotes, secret histories, hidden gems and every major place of interest the traveller will want to see.
Author: Nevbahar Koç Publisher: Assouline Publishing ISBN: 1614287775 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 3
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The Turkish Riviera, known as the Turquoise Coast, is home to stunning mountain scenery, rich myths, and folklore, and more than six hundred miles of impeccable shoreline along the warm Aegean and Mediterranean seas. Featuring two of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the ruins of the Mausoleum of Maussollos and the Temple of Artemis, this stretch of coast is a destination apart, so much so that Mark Antony was said to have chosen it as the most spectacular wedding gift for Cleopatra. Through the lens of Oliver Pilcher, this blue voyage beckons readers with wanderlust to set sail and enjoy the dazzling sapphire shades of the coast’s dreamy yacht life. Anecdotes from lovers of the region include Mica Ertegun, Tommy Hilfiger, Chiara Ferragni, and Mert Alas, who spent summers boating on these storied waters.
Author: John Freely Publisher: W. W. Norton ISBN: 9780393317466 Category : Istanbul (Turkey) Languages : en Pages : 352
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With its rich architectural heritage, Istanbul is one of the world's most beautiful cities. All of its monuments, including the Haghia Sophia, Topkapi Sarayi, and the Covered Bazaar, are covered in a series of carefully planned walks. Around the city's perimeter, the guide describes walks along the Byzantine land walls and the historic Bosphorus and excursions to the delightful Princes' Isles. 30 maps and plans. color street atls. 25 illus.
Author: Rough Guides Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited ISBN: 183529037X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 202
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This compact, pocket-sized Istanbul travel guidebook is ideal for travellers on shorter trips and those trying to make the most of Istanbul. It’s light, easily portable and comes equipped with a pull-out map. This Istanbul guidebook covers: Sultanahmet, Topkapı Palace to the Golden Horn, Grand Bazaar district, Northwest quarter and the land walls, Galata and the waterfront districts, Beyoğlu and Taksim, Beşiktaş and Ortaköy, Asian Istanbul, The Bosphorus and Princes’ Islands. Inside this Istanbul travel book you will find: Curated recommendations of places – main attractions, off-the-beaten-track adventures, child-friendly family activities, chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas Things not to miss in Istanbul – Süleymaniye Mosque Complex, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Mosaic Museum Büyük, Church of the Pamakaristos, Hagia Sophia, Istanbul Modern, Grand Bazar, Ayasofya Hürrem, Galata Tower, 360 bar-restaurant Ready-made itineraries samples – created for different time frames or types of trip Istanbul at a glance – an overview map of Istanbul with key areas and short descriptions of what you’ll find there Day trips – extra information for those on longer breaks or wanting to venture further afield Practical travel tips – information on how to get there and around, health guidance, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A–Z directory Handy language section – themed basic vocabulary for greetings, numbers and food and drink Independent reviews – honest descriptions of places to eat, drink or stay, written by our expert authors Accommodation – handy reference guide to a range of hotels for different budgets Pull-out map – easy to extract folded map with places to see marked What’s new – a short overview of the changes in Istanbul in recent years for repeat travellers Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide is a perfect companion both ahead of your trip and on the ground. It gives you a distinct taste of Istanbul with a concise edit of all the information you’ll need.
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