Don’t Miss the 360º Panoramic View from Istanbul’s Galata Tower

September 28, 2008

The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is the most recognizable landmark of the Golden Horn. The cylindrical tower with its conical cap rises high above all other buildings on the east bank of the Golden Horn and provides a magnificent 360 degree view of Istanbul. Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) Location Galata Square (Galata Meydanı), Şişhane (go […]

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How to Book a Hotel: Prices and Discounts

August 17, 2008

After you made up your mind about how many stars your hotel should have and in what area your hotel should be located, it’s time to pick and book one. You of course want to get it at the best possible rate, with the highest discount available. In order to get a good deal, you […]

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The Haghia Eirene, Church of Divine Peace

August 7, 2008

The Haghia Eirene or Hagia Irene (Aya İrini Kilisesi) is a former Orthodox church and the first church built in Constantinople. It is also the only church that was not turned into a mosque after the Ottomans conquered Istanbul in 1453. The Haghia Eirene served as the church of the Patriarchate before the Hagia Sophia […]

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You Don’t Have to Be Indiana Jones to Enjoy Istanbul’s Archaeology Museums

August 3, 2008

I’m sure a visit to Istanbul’s Archaeology Museums (Arkeoloji Müzeleri) is not exactly what you have in mind while planning your city trip. But you should definitely consider adding this stunning complex of museums to your to-do list. For two reasons: its overwhelming state of the art antiquities collection spanning over 5000 years, and the […]

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Ağva – Video Gallery

July 31, 2008

Ağva is a small town by the Black Sea, just beyond Istanbul, ideal for a relaxing holiday in one of the hotel gardens by the rivers or excursions in nature. Below you’ll find a fair impression it. There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). […]

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Relaxing in a Hammock by the Rivers of Ağva

July 27, 2008

Ağva is a small town by the Black Sea in the Şile district, 97 km from Istanbul (see on Map with Tourist Attractions beyond the City Center of Istanbul) and 50 km from the town Şile. Ağva is located on the delta of the Göksu and Yesilçay rivers originating at the Çal Hill (Çal Tepesi) […]

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Şile – Video Gallery

July 25, 2008

Şile is a holiday village by the Black Sea, just beyond Istanbul, and well-known for its sandy beach, cotton production and its black-and-white striped lighthouse. Below you’ll find a fair impression it. There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). The length of both movies […]

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The Sandy Beaches, Lighthouse and Cotton of Şile

July 20, 2008

Şile is a small holiday town by the Black Sea, 70 km from Istanbul (see on Map with Tourist Attractions beyond the City Center of Istanbul). It’s well-known for its long, fine, sandy beach, the production of cotton and its black-and-white striped lighthouse on top of a cliff. Public transportation buses depart regularly from Üsküdar […]

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Just Beyond Istanbul

July 17, 2008

If your city trip to Istanbul is spread out over four or more days, you may feel the need to escape the noisy city at a certain point. The Princes’ Islands are of course the obvious choice. But there are also other options for day and overnight excursions. If you want to be surrounded by […]

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Büyükada – Video Gallery

July 15, 2008

Büyükada, the biggest of the nine Princes’ Islands (Adalar) is an excellent destination if you want to escape the city for a day. Below you’ll find a fair impression of it. There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). The length of both movies is […]

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