see also:
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Table of Contents:
What are the essentials that a tourist with 3-5 days in the city should know?
Brief history:
Top Attractions:
museum - osman hamdi bey yokusu gulhane
In the museum collections, there are rich and very important works of art belonging to various civilizations from the regions from Balkans to Africa, from Anatolia and Mesopotamia to Arab Peninsula and Afghanistan that were in the borders of the Ottoman Empire.
two buildings
bosphorus one of the world's most strategic waterways, connecting the Black sea to the Mediterranean, and dividing Istanbul in two continents
take it from karakoy to kadikoy
bazar kapali carsi
hagia sophia great architectural beauty and an important monument both for Byzantine and ottomon empires
topkapi - palace
mishelle
Language :
Tip: Learn to say "please", "thank you", and "can we speak english please" in each language. It helps with everything. (tip from Patrick W, of FN Summer '10)
what language do they speak? Is it similar to arabic? what are 10-20 essential words / phrases you should know ? (phonetic spelling)
Foods:
5-10 foods you should try while here:
** see blog post - on foods across Europe: "I’ll tell you about it" - by Alina Kidanova intern
Curiosities:
curious facts about this place:
Practical Info:
how to get around, save money, find stuff
Nearby our hotel:
what is our hotel address? what is nearby? (internet cafes, laundry, cheap eats, etc...)
Nightlife:
Off the beaten track:
places to get away from crowds, discover local attractions
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- Alina Kidanova
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