Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2017
• Print ISBN: 9781786572349
• eBook ISBN: 9781786577283

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Soak up the atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar; see stunning mosaic portraits in Aya Sofya; or take a ferry down Bosphorus strait -all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of the best of Istanbul and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out Istanbul map (included in print version), plus colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Beyoglu, the Bazaar District, Topkapi Palace, Eminonu, Ortakoy, Sultanahmet and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Pocket Istanbul, a colorful, easy-to-use, and handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, provides on-the-go assistance for those seeking only the can't-miss experiences to maximize a quick trip experience. Looking for a comprehensive guide that recommends both popular and offbeat experiences, and extensively covers all of Istanbul's neighbourhoods? Check out Lonely Planet Istanbul guide. About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits! Lonely Planet guides have won the TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, and 2016. 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The dig

İstiklal Caddesi & Beyoğlu

This is the city's high-octane hub of eating, drinking and entertainment, full of restaurants, bars, clubs and live-music venues. Built around the major boulevard of İstiklal Caddesi, it incorporates a mix of bohemian residential districts such as Çukurcuma and Cihangir, bustling entertainment enclaves such as Asmalımescit, historically rich pockets such as Galata, and style hubs including Karaköy and Tophane.

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The Sights in a Day

MBegin your day at Taksim Meydanı (Taksim Square), the symbolic heart of both Beyoğlu and the modern city. From here, wander down İstiklal Caddesi, being sure to visit the Fish Market and ARTER. Stop for a coffee at Manda Batmaz or a tea along Hazzo Pulo Pasajı, then visit Orhan Pamuk’s Museum of Innocence in the colourful Çukurcuma district.

RDedicate your afternoon to art. Begin at the Pera Museum and then head downhill to İstanbul Modern to view its diverse collection of Turkish and international art. Afterwards, saunter through neighbouring Karaköy, enjoying a coffee or tea at one of its many hip cafes or a d...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Istanbul
• Top Sights
• Local Life
• Day Planner
• Need to Know
• Istanbul Neighbourhoods
• Aya Sofya & Sultanahmet
• Topkapi Palace & Eminonu
• Grand Bazaar & the Bazaar District
• Kariye Museum (Chora Church)
• Istiklal Caddesi & Beyoglu
• Dolmabahce Palace & Ortakoy
• Top Sights: The Bosphorus
• The Best of Istanbul
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writer