Istanbul
Istanbul (Turkish: İstanbul, Greek: Κωνσταντινούπολη) is Turkey's most populous city, and its cultural and financial center. Located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul truly bridges Asia and Europe both literally and figuratively. Istanbul's population is variously estimated between 11 and 17 million people, making it also one of the largest cities in Europe.
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Hotels in Istanbul
 | Eski Konak Hotel  |
Score 8.025 from 4 reviews | | Cankurtaran Mah. Akbiyik Cad. No: 44 Sultanahmet |  |
| Eski Konak is situated in the centre of Sultanahmet, overlooking the Marmara Sea. It is a short walk from Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. There is free Wi-Fi and parking.
There is a choice of guestrooms, some featuring a sea view. All rooms have satellite TV and en suite bathrooms.
Breakfast is included, and served on the open-air terrace. The restaurant also offers traditional Turkish evening meals.
Eski Konak’s friendly staff is happy to arrange day trips for you and offer recommendations. Cankurtaran station and the Grand Bazaar are within walking distance. ... more | | |
 | Erten Konak |
Score 8.675 from 584 reviews | | Akbiyik Cad.Akbiyik Degirmeni Sok.No:8-10 | |
| This elegant hotel has a classical Turkish design and is a great location for sightseeing. It is only a short walk from the Bosphorus and many of Istanbuls famous landmarks.
The 4-star Erten Konak offers romantic and beautiful rooms, high ceilings and marble or wooden floors with Turkish carpets. The hotel has an enclosed, private garden and wireless internet is free of charge throughout the property.
There is a winter garden serving as breakfast hall and café - cosy and pretty, and with floor heating for your comfort. You can also dine at the terrace cafe with a nice view of the Blue Mosque.
You can walk or take the public transportation to most of the city's landmarks. In walking distance from Erten Konak you will find the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Saint Sophia, Archaeological Museum and Topkapi Palace. ... more | | |
| | Yavuz Hotel  |
Score 8.1 from 14 reviews | | Topkapi Cad. No:30 Topkapi | |
| With comfortable accommodation, free wireless internet access and buffet breakfast included, Yavuz Hotel is centrally located in Istanbul, just 10 minutes from the Grand Bazaar.
Yavuz Hotel offers a friendly 24-hour front desk to provide local information and any help you may need throughout your stay. Free private parking is also available at the hotel.
The cosy rooms are well-presented and appointed with LCD TV, air conditioning and a work desk.
A short drive from Yavuz Hotel will take you to the historic Sultanahmet district, which boasts the famous Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia. ... more | | |
 | Ambassador Hotel |
Score 6.4 from 5 reviews | | Divanyolu cad. Ticarethane Sokak No:19 Sultanahmet | |
| The Ambassador Hotel is a private and distinctive hotel with an individual sense of tradition. The hotel draws its character from the surrounding museums. Hippodrome Square, Imperial str. and Grand bazaar give the neighborhood a living splash of color; part of the rich and vibrant atmosphere of Sultanahmet, which is sensitively translated into The Ambassador interior. The hotel has been designed with freshness and modernity. All rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with the international business traveler in mind. In room movie channel, Internet connection. 24 hours room service... ... more | | |
| | Kempinski Residences Astoria  |
Score 7.5 from 4 reviews | | Buyukdere Cad. No 127 Tower B entrance | |
| Kempinski Residences Astoria features various restaurants and bars in the towers and in the shopping centre. Room service and in-residence catering are available on a 24-hour basis. ... more | | |
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GALATA TOWER As the stronghold of the Genoese defence system in Pera, in 1348 on the hill above the harbour the Galata Tower was errected (The Tower of Christ).
You really should take the time to have a look at that and esp. from that tower. Don't mind the admission fee that is charged, it is really worth it. Try to be there at sundown and you will understand why I do think this is one of the most beautifull views in the world.
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Under the romantic backdrop of minarets and mosques, like a step out of time stands the ancient city of Istanbul. The only city in the world built on two continents, Europe and Asia, standing on the shores of Bosphorus and guarding the precious relics of the world-dominating empires Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman which has been the capital, a unique link between the east and west, past and the present. Art treasures and architectural works will evoke your feelings of nostalgia. Modern day Istanbul boasts the best of both continents. With a colorful history and vibrant past, vividly alive, Istanbul today offers you a unique insight into variety of cultures. Primarily a guided city tour, you do have the option to hop on and off at a few of the stops enroute. Please see below for a full listing
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Chora / Kariye
The Church of St Saviour in Chora (Kariye Camii) is inside the the Theodosian Walls, in spite of the fact that "chora" means "in the country" or "outside". So it seems sure that the church (wich is a part of a monastry) was originally outside the ancient city and is therefore older than these walls.
What makes the church today so popular are the mosaics and paintings from mainly 1325-21, when Theodor Metochides financed them. The church eas as many others in the early 16th century converted to a mosque, but the mosaics and frescos were never obliterated, although in different times they were obscured by plaster, paint and dirt. Restauration started in 1948 and is not yet finished, but the results are that impressive, that Chora is one of the top destinations in Istanbul.
| type: | Churches and Cathedrals |
| tel: | 0212/631-9241 |
| openingHours: | Thurs-Tues 9:30am-6:30pm |
| url: | www.sacred-destinations.com |
| address: | Camii Sok., Kariye Meydani, Edirnekapi, Istanbul |
| Full Day Tour to Bursa - The Ottoman Capital |
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You will travel by ferry to Yalova, then continue by road to Bursa. Here you will visit the early 15th century Green Mosque, Green Tomb, where Sultan Mehmet I was buried in 1421, as well as the imperial Great Mosque, with its 20 domes and 12 massive pillars.
After lunch at an elegant kebab restaurant, you visit the Bazaar and Koza Hani, the silk cocoon Caravanserai, then travel by cable car to visit Uludag, looking out over Bursa and the fertile plains beyond.
Next you take a short drive to Cumalikizik Village's beautifully preserved early Ottoman private homes. Bursa city was known as the city of green in Turkey due to the numerous amounts of different tones of this colrup on the legendary mountain of Olympos.
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