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Insight Guides: Explore Istanbul

Author : Insight Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 318 pages

File Size : 49,56 MB

Release : 2014-02-03

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1780057059

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Explore Istanbul is a brand new guide and the ideal pocket companion for your trip: a full-colour guide containing easy-to-follow routes that will take you from the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque to contemporary art at Istanbul Modern or the hagglers' paradise that is the Grand Bazaar. The gateway to Asia, Istanbul is Europe's largest and most exotic city, where remnants of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires are fused with the dynamic buzz of a modern-day metropolis. Introductory chapters on Istanbul's cuisine, shopping opportunities and Turkish baths set the routes in context and feature Insight's trademark cultural coverage. The walks through the city are full of variety and each one guides you through an interesting neighbourhood with clear directions, a detailed map and suggestions for reliable, authentic cafs and restaurants where you can take a break and sample the local cuisine. All routes are also plotted on the useful pull-out map, and evocative photography captures the atmosphere of this exciting city. Whether you are new to the city or a repeat visitor, and however long your stay, Explore Istanbul will help you discover the very best of what's on offer.



Istanbul - Insight Guides

Author : Pat Yale

Publisher : Insight Guides

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 49,99 MB

Release : 2011-04

Category : Istanbul (Turkey)

ISBN : 9789812822703

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The heart of the guide, 'The Selection', offers a collection of over 100 inspiring ideas for a memorable stay in the city, with plenty of secret gems and off-beat haunts in the mix. In addition, a visually striking upfront section allows you to tailor-make your itineraries - whether you're looking for romance or retail therapy, an adventure or a lazy day, there's a list of suggestions to match your mood. The book is rounded off with a handpicked selection of wonderful places to stay for all tastes and budgets from the small and stylish to the grand and luxurious, plus a quick-reference A-Z of travel tips



National Geographic Traveler: Istanbul and Western Turkey

Author : Tristan Rutherford

Publisher : National Geographic Books

Page : 276 pages

File Size : 28,59 MB

Release : 2011

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1426207085

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Book Description

The relaunched National Geographic Traveler guidebooks are in tune with the growing trend toward experiential travel, providing more insider tips and expert advice for a more authentic, cultural experience of each destination. These books serve discerning, curious travelers and supply information and interpretation not available on the Internet. In response to the interests of today's traveler, the acclaimed National Geographic Traveler series includes exciting new editorial features, a contemporary redesign, and inviting new covers.



Insight Guides Pocket Turkey (Travel Guide eBook)

Author : Insight Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 274 pages

File Size : 45,9 MB

Release : 2019-11-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1839051663

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Perfect day itineraries and top travel tips in a pocket-sized package. Plan your trip, plan perfect days and discover how to get around - this pocket-sized guide is a convenient, quick-reference companion to discovering fun and interesting things to do and see in Turkey, from top tourist attractions like Istanbul's Haga Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, to hidden gems, including Nemrut Dagi and Oludeniz. Compact, concise and packed with essential information about Where to Go and What to Do, this is an ideal on-the-move pocket travel guide when you're exploring Turkey - Cultural: delve into the region's rich heritage and get to know its modern-day life and people - Inspirational: discover where to go and what to do, highlighted with stunning photography - Practical: get around with ease with a free pull-out map featuring key attractions - Informative: plan your visit with an A to Z of advice on everything from transport to tipping - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Istanbul, around Istanbul, the Aegean Coast, the Mediterranean Coast, Central Anatolia and the East About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.



Rick Steves Istanbul

Author : Lale Surmen Aran

Publisher : Rick Steves

Page : 546 pages

File Size : 12,47 MB

Release : 2016-04-19

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1631213067

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Book Description

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.



Turkey

Author : Brian Bell

Publisher :

Page : 373 pages

File Size : 36,49 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Turkey

ISBN : 9789624210682

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Insight Guides Turkey

Author : Insight Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 1100 pages

File Size : 21,54 MB

Release : 2015-01-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1780058470

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Insight Guide Turkey is a comprehensive full-colour guide to the culture, history and people of this varied and youthful country. Be inspired by our Best of Turkey section highlighting unmissable sights and experiences and lavish Photo Features on topics such as Turkish cafs, carpets and kilims and the great outdoors. A detailed Places section, with stunning travel photography and full-colour maps, shows you where to go and what to do, from from the bright lights of Istanbul to ancient monuments, amazing landscapes and characterful old towns - making sure you don't miss anything. A comprehensive Travel Tips section gives you all the travel advice you need to plan your trip, with our selective, independent reviews to guide you to the most authentic hotels and restaurants.



Lonely Planet Turkey

Author : Lonely Planet

Publisher : Lonely Planet

Page : 1100 pages

File Size : 17,37 MB

Release : 2017-02-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1786573997

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Lonely Planet Turkey is your passport to the most up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Bath in a hammam; explore chaotic and colourful bazaars; or hot air balloon over Cappadocia's honeycomb landscape; all with your trusted travel companion.



Imperial Istanbul

Author : Jane Taylor

Publisher : Palgrave Macmillan

Page : 360 pages

File Size : 37,22 MB

Release : 1998-12-31

Category : History

ISBN : 9781860642494

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Jane Taylor's classic guidebook to Istanbul is acknowledged as the ultimate introduction to the city, and it has been extensively revised for this paperback edition. It leads travelers from the great monuments of Byzantium and early Constantinople to the mosques and palaces built for Suleyman the Magnificent and the other Sultans while providing both practical information and a rich historical context. It also covers more recent sites, ranging from the mundane (the Galatasaray fishmarket) to the magnificent pavilions and villas of late Ottoman times. In addition to Istanbul, the cities of Iznik, Bursa and Edirne are covered in extensive detail. Filled with maps, itineraries, plans and detailed descriptions of all the sites that any visitor could hope to see, this is the only guidebook that a traveler to Istanbul will ever need.



Insight Guides Turkey (Travel Guide with Free eBook)

Author : Insight Guides

Publisher : Apa Publications (UK) Limited

Page : 980 pages

File Size : 47,85 MB

Release : 2019-09-01

Category : Travel

ISBN : 1839051507

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Let us guide you on every step of your travels. From deciding when to go, to choosing what to see when you arrive, Insight Guide Turkey, is all you need to plan your trip and experience the best of Turkey, with in-depth insider information on must-see, top attractions like Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Ani Ruins and Cappadocian landscapes, and hidden cultural gems like Diyarbakir. This book is ideal for travellers seeking immersive cultural experiences, from exploring Adatepe, Amasya and Mardin to discovering the Bolkar Toros and Zeus temple, Aizanoi. - In-depth on history and culture: explore the region's vibrant history and culture, and understand its modern-day life, people and politics - Excellent Editor's Choice: uncover the best of Turkey, which highlights the most special places to visit around the region - Invaluable and practical maps: get around with ease thanks to detailed maps that pinpoint the key attractions featured in every chapter - Informative tips: plan your travels easily with an A to Z of useful advice on everything from climate to tipping - Inspirational colour photography: discover the best destinations, sights, and excursions, and be inspired by stunning imagery - Inventive design makes for an engaging, easy-reading experience - Covers: Istanbul, Istanbul: Old City, Istanbul: The New City and The Bosphorus, Thrace and Marmara, the Aegean Coast, the North Aegean Coast, the Southern Aegean, Izmir, Manisa and Sardis, Bodrum and Marmaris, the Mediterranean Coast, Lycia, Pamphylia, Cilicia, the Hatay, Central Anatolia, Ankara, Northwest Antatolia, Southwest Anatolia, East of Ankara, Cappadocia, the Black Sea Coast, the Black Sea, the East, the Near East and the Far East. About Insight Guides: Insight Guides is a pioneer of full-colour guide books, with almost 50 years' experience of publishing high-quality, visual travel guides with user-friendly, modern design. We produce around 400 full-colour print guide books and maps, as well as phrase books, picture-packed eBooks and apps to meet different travellers' needs. Insight Guides' unique combination of beautiful travel photography and focus on history and culture create a unique visual reference and planning tool to inspire your next adventure.