Known as the last stronghold of the Roman Empire, the city of Istanbul has a past of siege, conquest and battle. But today Istanbul is ideal for elegant domed mosques and bustling markets.
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One of the highlights of Istanbul, the huge and magnificent early 17th century Blue Mosque (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque) is a stunning...
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Dolmabache Palace, Istanbul
Home to the Sultan's after Topkapi palace in the mid 19th C. to the 20th. I took this image and caught this reflection....
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The grand covered bazaar Balik Pazari houses underneath its canopies the finest fish that turkey has to offer, along with exotic spices, fruits,...
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Don't think they're kidding when they say the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest in the world. It is comprised of more than 58 streets...
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Converted Ottoman distillery on the Bosphorus with industrial-chic loft suites, excellent fish restaurant and a magical waterfront location This...
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A restored Ottoman apartment block in the throbbing heart of down-town Beyoglu, with 7 giant suites and a hip café-bar The so-called ‘Paris of...
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"Restored 19th-century Ottoman distillery; now a sleek, small hotel bang on the Bosphorus"
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The world-famous Hagia Sophia (Church of Wisdom) was built on the orders of Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, and for over a millennium was the...
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Suleyman the Magnificent demanded that a mosque be built that was fitting to his majesty, whereupon this structure was erected, soon considered the...
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Istanbul's famous Topkapi Palace is arranged within a series of large courtyards. A line of rooms facing an inner courtyard is used to display some of...
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Whatever you want to buy, they've got it in the Nisantasi area of Istanbul. The opportunities to shop are almost endless and the stores range from...
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A historic waterside mansion transformed into a contemporary boutique hotel offering fab rooms, a terrace restaurant and cool bar On the Asian...
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In the heart of the city’s old European quarter, a boutique-style apart-hotel with 10 spacious suites and a nouveau Parisian restaurant and bar...
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