Turkey's largest and most magnificent railway station, Haydarpasa was built in the early 20th century by the German architects Otto Ritter and Helmuth Cuno. A monument to the close Turkish - German relations of the time, the station is in neo-renaissance style and has a U-plan. The inauguration ceremony took place on 19 August 1908, just after the proclamation of the Second Constitution. The facade is covered in textured sandstone, and the main facade overlooking Kadikoy Bay rests on a foundation of 1100 timber piles. The steep pitched roof is slated, and the interior is decorated with trailing foliage cartouches and garlands, and stained glass window. The ceiling of the circ more »
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi in Turkish) is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. It was built of wood after the Conquest of Istanbul around an old Byzantine building which became the part of Old Bedesten (Old Bazaar) today, and got bigger and larger throughout the centuries with the addition of new sections and inns. The Bazaar initially consisted of two warehouses only, known as Inner Bedesten and Sandal Bedesten. Later on open streets were covered with doomed roofs, and separate buildings connected to each other. Today it covers an area of approximately 31thousand square meters with its over 3000 shops (some eve more »
The Saint Antoine Church
Located on Istiklal Street in Beyoglu, the Saint Antoine Church (San Antonio di Padova) is on the left side of the street if you are facing from Galatasaray towards Tunel. Construction began in 1906 and the church was completed in 1912. Its architect, Giulo Mongeri, who was born in Istanbul, gave it an Italian Neo-Gothic style. Today it is Istanbul's largest church with the busiest congregation and is run by Italian priests. The Church was built in a courtyard. The entrance of the church is on the main street between two apartments which were built to raise money for the church. The B more »
The waters around Istanbul attract yachtsmen from all over the world. Here you can delight in splendid natural landscapes,open seas and magnificent sunsets as well as voyage through Byzantine and Ottoman history as you sail past the impressive casfles, palaces and mosques. After navigating the breathtaking Bosphorus or Golden Horn,you can return to one of the two large marinas in the area. Atakoy Marina on the European side and Kalamis Marina on the Asian side,both offer 24 ho more »
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The Princes' Islands, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, were places of exile for Byzantine princes.Today, during the summer months, Istanbul's wealthy escape to their cool sea breezes,clear water and elegant 19th century houses. Buyukada is the largest of the islands. Here you can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn phaeton (carriage) among the pine trees, after having relaxed on a beach in one of the numerous coves that ring the island.The other popular island more »
Although no one knows presicely when and where the technique of weaving first started, There is no doubt that the weaving art, in general, started in Central Asia. A popular explosion coused the inhabitants of that area to migrate to the western parts of Asia in order to find more presperous land. These migrating tribes were caled yoruks or nomadic tribes. During their migrations, these nomads, who were exposed to severe weather conditions, learned to use goat hair in the making more »
There are no serious health risks associated with travel to Turkey. No vaccinations are required for entry. Tap water is heavily chlorinatedo but is still not guaranteed to be safe (most locals don't drink it) Bottled water, bottled sparkling mineral water or carbonated mineral water are also abundant. Many travellers to Turkey experience stomach upsets; if you have a sensitive stomach avoid half-cooked meats (usually grilled), salads, and milk products other than yoghurt and ayran. The first port of call with a minor complaint should be a pharmacy (eczane). Pharmacist are well-trained and many speak some english.The Turkish health system has public and private hospitals. Private hospitals a more »
Albania Valikonagi C Ekmek Fab. S Nisantasi-Istanbul 0212 296 24 28 0212 296 24 27 Austria Buyukdere Cad. 100-102 Maya Akar Center K.14 D.51 Esentepe-Istanbul 0212 211 14 76 0212 212 01 33 Azerbaijan Sumbul Sk. No:17 1 Levent-Istanbul 0212 325 80 45 0212 284 95 79 Belgium Siraselviler C 73 Taksim-Istanbul 0212 243 33 00 0212 243 50 74 Bengladesh Buyukdere Caddesi No:38 Mecidiyekoy-Istanbul 0212 315 52 00 0212 347 00 83 Bosnia - Herzegovia Beyaz Karanfil Sok. 45, 3.Levent-Istanbul 245 16 16 / 245 16 19 0212 245 16 20 Bulgaria Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cad.44 Ulus-Levent-Istanbul 0212 281 01 15 0212 264 10 more »
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ATATURK ARBORETUM: Established by the Istanbul branch of the State Forestry Directorate, Ataturk Arboretum is open to public throughout the week. Special permission needed on weekends and official holidays. BELGRADE FOREST: The forest is north of the city parallel to the shore in the foothills of the Istranca Mountains. The Romans were the first to regulate the flow of water from the forest with its high rainfall. Water has been channeled continuously from the fore more »
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