About this book
Discover the best of Istanbul with the quintessential guide to this unique, continent-straddling city. Whether you want to gaze at the ancient mosaics of Haghia Sophia, get lost amidst the Grand Bazaar's traditional stalls or sail along the spectacular Bosphorus Strait, Rough Guides' expert, on-the-ground knowledge and trademark blend of humour, insight and practical advice will show you how to get the most out of your trip. This full-colour guide includes stunning photography, handpicked itineraries and easy-to-use maps, and will guide you to the very best of Istanbul's rooftop restaurants, meyhanes and old city hideaways with something to suit every budget. Slim, reliable and easy to use, The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul will be your indispensable travel companion.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Istanbul at a glance 7
- Itineraries 8
- BEST OF ISTANBUL 12
- Big sights 14
- Museums and galleries 16
- Byzantine legacy 18
- Ottoman architecture 20
- Viewpoints 22
- Eating out 24
- Shopping 26
- On the water 28
- PLACES 30
- 1 Sultanahmet 32
- 2 Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn 50
- 3 Grand Bazaar District 66
- 4 Northwest quarter and the land walls 80
- 5 Galata and the waterfront districts 92
- 6 Beyoglu and Taksim 102
- 7 Besiktas and Ortaköy 120
- 8 Asian Istanbul 126
- 9 The Bosphorus and Princes’ Islands 134
- ACCOMMODATION 140
- ESSENTIALS 150
- Arrival 152
- Getting around 153
- Directory A–Z 156
- Festivals and events 162
- Chronology 164
- Turkish 166
- Index 170
