All about Istanbul: travel, sightseeing, shopping, cafes and hotels
With IstanbulPoints.com you can plan our trip to Istanbul — you can find all necessary information about historicsl places, museums, cafes and trips
Istanbul is a huge metropolis, stretching across both sides of the world — Europe and Asia with some districts completely unlike the others and sometimes the attractions are very far apart. Therefore when choosing where to stay at, you should always think about how to waste less money and spare time. Choosing a non-touristic location or one far away from
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If you are planning a journey to Istanbul, or if you’re already there, what may add to your exciting, unforgettable experiences in Turkey is a trip from Istanbul to Cappadocia. This historical area is not only set apart by the astonishing landscapes, but it also lets you see how the Christian Church started out in its earliest centuries. Cappadocia amazes
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What route to take, where to live, what places to combine and visit, where to have supper and what food to try out. In just three days you will get to know this amazing place, embrace the Byzantium spirit and feel the atmosphere of the Ottoman Empire, and we are here to help you with that! Istanbul has its beauties
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Hagia Sophia (Turkish Aya Sofya) a.k.a Church of Holy Wisdom is a cathedral built in the 6th century in Constantinople by Justinian I. This shrine is considered one of the most significant structures preserved from the time of Byzantine Empire. You can find great Hagia Sophia museum in the center of Old Town — near the Hippodrome Square (today —
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In this article you will find a list of museums in Istanbul, which exceeds the TOP-30! Great city has many historical sites and museums with unique exhibits that give us an idea of the greatness of Constantinople, as well as the Ottoman Empire. We know all about museums in Istanbul: from most famous museums like Hagia Sophia, Topkapi palace, Basilica
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Street food is part of life in this great city. And if you are visit Istanbul for the first time, do not miss this amazing trip through unbelievable tastes! While walking the Istanbul streets, you can see many street vendors and small stores which sells things like fried chestnuts and corn, fish-bread nearby seafront, dürüm and döner, salep or pomegranate juice,
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Istanbul is a great city with rich culture, amazing history, old traditions and delicious cuisine. Discover historical places of Istanbul by private and group tours, exciting excursions and city walks. Professional guide can help you to know this city better — you can see hidden places of Sultanahmet, take a walk through most interesting streets of Grand Bazar, see the oldest
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Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and a paradise for shopaholics. You can go shopping in Istanbul literally all day, without getting tired, and never cease to be amazed at the variety of supermarkets, pavilions, boutiques offering products for all occasions. Istanbul is a city of contrasts. On shelves of shops there, both products of world-famous brands and products of local
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Istanbul is a huge metropolis with heavy traffic and lots of people. Despite the active development of the road network, it is quite difficult to get rid of traffic congestion, which is why many local residents prefer public transport to cars. Metro has 8 lines, buses go on more than 500 routes, there are 4 tram lines (2 high-speed and
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There are always a lot of tourists in Istanbul, so queue to main attractions and museums of city begin in the morning. How to save time and avoid waiting in line? To do this, you should use Museum Pass Istanbul, which will not only save you time, but also money and your nerves! Because sometimes it’s a real adventure to
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