Istanbul International Ataturk Airport: Located on the European side of Istanbul in the Yesilkoy district. The international and domestic terminals are linked by walkways. Signs are in Turkish and English and most staff speak at least a lit...
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Spread out across two continents, Istanbul has a history that winds through Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman empires. The largest city of Turkey, it has an official population of over 10 million. With State of the art high rise office buildings soaring alongside monuments from the past, it is a blend of old and new. In tourist and business areas anything goes in attire, but away from these areas it is a good idea to dress a little more conservative - not head to foot covered, but not in shorts and tube tops either. It is not at all unusual to see a woman clothed all in black with just her eyes peering out walking arm and arm with her best friend who is in the latest mini-skirted fashion and punked out hair. Turks love to stare at everyone, so it should not be taken personally to find people onthe street stopping and peering intently at a tourist, or even Westerners who live here and speak the language.
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Dolmabahce Palace |
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Eftalya |
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Muzedechanga |
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Corlulu Alipasa Medresesi |
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Grand Bazaar |
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Hamdi Restaurant |
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Rustem Pasa Mosque |
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Spice Bazaar |
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Ciya |
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Develi |
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Archaeological Museums |
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Aya Sofia |
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Balikci Sabahattin |
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Blue Mosque |
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Giritli Restaurant |
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Topkapi Palace |
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Turkish and Islamic Art Museum |
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Yerebatan Cistern |
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360 Istanbul |
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Changa |
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Cicek Pasaji |
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F&W suggests 34 restaurants in Istanbul |
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Mevlevihane Museum |
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Topaz Istanbul |