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Recently, it has become increasingly difficult to keep track of prices in Istanbul, and throughout Turkey. Ticket prices are regularly reviewed, some facilities are closed for restoration, and more and more new museums of various subjects are opening. Our list of prices for tickets to Istanbul museums will help you navigate and make a budget for your upcoming trip to
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Travelers today prefer walking on a par with locals — they are not afraid of traveling by public transport, visiting remote and less popular attractions, try new hiking trails and strange dishes of local cuisine. When planning a trip, more and more people prefer freedom of movement and independent walks. So many of us prefer to download convenient applications to
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May is a great time to visit Istanbul. Spring is in full bloom during the month, and the weather is warm, allowing you to explore the city that straddles the European and Asian continents. May is still considered part of Istanbul’s shoulder season, so you can avoid many of the tourists that descend on the city in the summer months.
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Istanbul surprises it’s guests throughout the year — it’s colourful and hot in summertime but thoughtful, windy, rainy or even snowy in winter! If you are looking for a place to spend your New Year’s holiday and to visit interesting museums — Istanbul can be a good choice! Especially the fact that all the palaces, mosques, museums and historical places
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Büyükada is one of the most beautiful and green places near Istanbul. The biggest among Princes’ Islands, it has parks, beaches, hotels, restaurants, walking trackways, bicycle rental and another activities for guests. Here you can enjoy the beauty of nature among green trees with great sea view. Just take small backpack, choose the ferry which will bring you to Buyukada and
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Istanbul has so many amazing historical sites and tourist attractions, you may not consider taking a cruise tour of the Bosphorus. In many ways, a cruise tour on the Bosphorus is the most overlooked experience you can have while visiting Istanbul. If you want to take a ferry along the Bosphorus, which you really should do, set aside a few
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Istanbul has many great tourist attractions to visit, but two of the city’s must-see destinations will take almost a full day of your holiday to explore. The two must-experience tourist attractions are Princes’ Islands and a boat trip on the Bosphorus. People often ask me whether it is worth sacrificing up to two days of their holiday in Istanbul to
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Turkеу ‘s magnificent сіtу оf Istanbul іѕ thе оnе рlасе іn thе world whеrе еаѕt truly meets wеѕt since іt іѕ located іn ѕоuthеаѕt Eurоре and соvеrѕ ѕuсh a lаrgе gеоgrарhісаl lаndmаѕѕ that іt even rеасhеѕ ѕоuth-wеѕt Aѕіа. Cоnѕеԛuеntlу, Turkey is a nаtіоn оf mixed сulturаl and historical flаvоrѕ. It іѕ a country where Iѕtаnbul ‘ѕ modern skyscrapers stand next
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Istanbul has an everlasting appeal that owes a lot to its rich history. The city was previously known as Byzantium and Constantinople. It is a centre point of several ancient empires. The numerous architectural wonders remain of these ancient empires, still, stand tall in the core of the city. The different events and festivals happening throughout the year also make
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Although modern Turks do most of their bathing at home, the public hamam remains a major part of the Turkish culture. A Turkish bath (hamam) is a place for cleansing, relaxation and rejuvenation. The benefits of the Turkish bath are immediately visible, as you step out of a hamam your skin will glow with life, the bags around your eyes
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Istanbul is a beautiful place. One of the best picturesque destinations in the world, and it holds a plethora of attractions that will make your visit to the city an unforgettable experience. The ancient city is world-famous for its rich history and culture, stunning sceneries, magnificent edifices and the uninterrupted beauty of her ancient monuments. There are numerous attraction sites
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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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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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