Istanbul - TRAVEL INTI

Istanbul

Istanbul city has been the capital of three great civilizations. The open-air Hippodrome from the Roman era, where chariot races were held for years, is still there in the Sultanahmet neighborhood, together with Egyptian obelisks. Rare Christian mosaics and a towering dome from the sixth century can be seen in the famous Byzantine Hagia Sophia. This is the city you fall in love with very easily and which is very hard to leave. That’s why its mosaic of culture and history has been the subject of songs, poems, and novels. It will be very exciting and fun to explore Istanbul, the city of mosques, palaces, hammams, and mansions. The megapolis is unique and dazzling with its historical and cultural texture on the continents of Europe and Asia. The city is a bridge between these two continents and two worlds. Byzantium, Constantinople, and Istanbul. These three magical names symbolize the history of the city. Istanbul has been ruled by 120 emperors throughout history and has hosted the three great civilizations mentioned above. The first city center, known as the Historical Peninsula, was built by the Greeks in BC. It was founded in 685 and was named “Byzantion” here. Historical Peninsula, which has been called by different names by different civilizations during the centuries, was first called Dersaadet and then Istanbul during the Ottoman Empire. The Bosphorus - Istanbul Strait will affect you deeply.

Multi-colored culture affected on the eating and drinking specialties very much. In Major List are Turkish Coffee, Lahmacun, Baklava, Chicken Breast Dessert, Iskender Kebab, Doner Kebab, Mardin Cuisine, Ayran, Turkish Raki. Night Life continues until the first light of the morning. A variety of all kinds of clubs and Turkish Belly Dance shows are the most entertaining venues in the city. Anybody can find entertainment to their own tastes and excitement in this beautiful city.

Places to visit:

Historical Peninsula
Bosphorus tour
Topkapı Palace
Hagia Sophia
Blue Mosque
Grand Bazaar
Dolmabahce Palace
Basilica Cistern
Galata Bridge
Turkish Bath and Hammams

Travel tips:

In summer be ready to see crowds of tourists arrive at the high season to enjoy Turkish beauties.
The best seasons for visit are late spring or early autumn. The flow of travelers is lower, prices are liberal and the weather pleases. In winter you can enjoy the views of snowy Istanbul.
The climate is mostly dry here. Even on the hottest day, the temperature will not be much higher than 30 degrees Celsius. However, the sun is burning.
Check the dates of the Holy Month of Ramadan (March-May). City life can significantly change these days.
Havabus and Havaist shuttles will help you with transfer between airports and Istanbul downtown. Only cash!
Public transport system will meet all your needs. Car rental, in its turn, can be in handy on the outskirts.
Tap water is safe here, but locals don't recommend consuming it on daily basis.
The cleanest public bathrooms you will find in mosques. Sometimes they require a small charge, so this is the reason to have a couple of coins just in case.
Suitable look for Turkey includes easily taken-off shoes to visit any mosque and conservative covering clothes. There is some difference in European and Asian attitudes to the travelers' looks. However, each part appreciates following a simple dress code.

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