Visit To Turkey: 2009

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Istanbul tours & Sight seeing

Where to Visit Istanbul
If you plan to stay five days in Istanbul and want to spend it as efficient as possible, here are my suggestions for you. You can change the ranking of days upon your request.
After a relaxing day, now you can go back on the track and spare a day for the Topkapi palace and surrounding structures. Take a tram and get off at Sultanahmet station, when you walk to the Square, you will see St Sophia on you left and Blue mosque on your right. Turn left to the backside of St Sophia. This road will lead you to the Palace.

Before reaching the palace two important sights are the Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III and the "Sogukcesme Sokagi". You can easily catch the fountain with its attractive motives and nice Dom. "Sogukçesme Sokagi" with the old Istanbul houses, lays on the other side of the Fountain. Make a short walk in the street and watch for the renovated old Istanbul houses on the Edge of Istanbul Walls. Now you can lead to the big door where is the opening to the first courtyard. In the first court yard on the left side is the St Irene Church. To visit this church is under the admission of St Sophia museum, however I could only find a chance to visit once.

When you enter the Church there is a stone ramp, which descend s a long to the level of the interior. When you reach the interior you will see the semicircular front with semi-domed above and there are seats for the clergy. In the semi-dome, there is an ancient mosaic of a simple cross in a black border.

After your tour in the St Irene Museum, now lead to the entrance of the Topkapi palace. You will see a crowd waiting in front of the ticket offices. And you will easily catch the gate of Topkapi palace. Topkapi palace is open from 9:00 to 16:00 except Tuesdays. Entrance tickets are obtained from the gateway. There are different parts in the museum and each of them has a different entrance fee. The entrance to the Topkapi museum is 10 YTL, (~ 7,5 USD ) Entrance to the Harem is 10 YTL . Harem is inside the palace and has a separate entrance. In order to visit the Harem you need to wait for the tours, there are tours in every half an hour and Harem is closing at 15:30 hrs. (Closing hours represent last entrance time). I would suggest touring the palace first and visiting Harem later. Topkapi palace is probably one of the best palaces you can see on earth. You will definitely be impressed, one missing thing in the palace for me is as everything is on an exhibition you don't see a real reflection of how people were living in the past. Topkapi Palace could take your whole day, but you should spare some time for some other places. After Topkapi palace you can visit the Archeological museum . When you reach the first courtyard outside the palace, you will see the signs showing the Museum. Archeological museum is on the right side below the road. The entrance fee is 5 YTL (3 USD) Open all day except Monday, from 9:00 to 17.00.
When you are finished with the Archeological museum, just walk down the road and you will reach the entrance of Gulhane Park. If you want to relax a bit, a walk in the park will be very nice. Park has been re-organized recently and has a very nice looking with so many nice and colorful flowers. The day is not over yet. One more activity can fit for this day and this is a visit to Miniaturk. Miniaturk is a mini model park of Turkiye.
The park is open from 09:00 to 17:00. And in summer it is open till 20:00 hrs. So a late visit is still possible in summer days. On miniaturk Turkey's rich historical and cultural heritage is being displayed with their Marquet te's. If you plan a visit to Istanbul, this is a must see event, you should put in to your agenda. You can have snap to all main structures in Turkey in such a short time. After the Park or skipping the park after the museum, you shall w alk or take the tram to eminonu, to reach to Miniaturk I advice taking a taxi from Eminonu. It shall cost 9 -10 YTL (~ 6-7 USD) The entrance fee to the park is around 10 YTL (~ 7 USD). .

The park is located over on a 56-hectare area along the coast of the Golden Horn. Hagia Sophia, Aspendos Theater, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sumela Monastery, Fairy Chimneys, Mount Nemrud and the ancient city of Ephesus are some of those among the historical and cultural works of art in the park. There is also a small bridge, which is copied from the Bosphorus Bridge between Europe and Asia.
After Miniaturk you can again take a taxi to Eminonu and back to your hotel. Or since you are in Golden horn, a visit to "Cibalikapi" fish restaurant will be favorable.

Another Day in Istanbul. Dolmabahce Palace , Taksim Square, Istiklal Street and Galata tower are the sights of the day's program. Now we are going to take a bus from Eminonu to go to Dolmabahce Palace. In front of the ferry port, buses leaves to various parts of Istanbul. If you get on the Bus from Eminonu to Besiktas, you will pass in front of the Palace. You need to get a ticket for the bus and it costs 1,3 YTL, (1 USD). After 3-4 stops you will see a place where Sea buses and Ferries port (Kabatas), you need to get off from here if you happen to pass this stop do not mind you can get off the next stop and walk back.. When you stopped at Kabatas walk to the front and after 200 meters you will see the Dolmabahce palace on the Right side at the seaside. Dolmabahce palace is closed on Monday and Thursdays and open for public from 9:00 to 16:00. There are two parts on the palace "Selamlik" and "Harem", and both have different entrance fees. Fees are for Selamlik 12 YTL (~9 USD) and for Harem is 10 YTL. You can have a ticket for both of them for 18 YTL. On the entrance there are tour guides arranged by the palace and they are gathering people and you are touring the palace with small groups. You need to wear blue plastic covers to your shoes. Palace itself could remind you of the Versailles palace in Paris, however for me it is more elegant. During your visit you will stop inside the room of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish republic. He has passed away in this palace and his room is still kept in the same order. Note: Video Cameras and Photos are subject to an extra fee.

After your tour at Dolmabahce palace, you can visit the Taksim Square. you need the climb up the hill and reach the Taksim Square, a tough walking or you better take a taxi, should cost 3-4 USD max... Taksim square is the biggest square in Istanbul, many events are being celebrated on this square and it is always crowded. You can see the Ataturk statue at the end of the square and also you can see the nostalgic tram of old Istanbul. Tram operates at the Istiklal Street, which is one of the main pedestrian streets in Istanbul. The street, houses many restaurants, consulates, shops and fair grounds. It is a good alternative for shopping. And the atmosphere is very nice. I advice you to walk on this street till the end of it. You will enjoy this street and it may become one of your favorite places in Istanbul. This street is also nice at nights but could be dangerous after very late hours (2 am or so). At the end of the Istiklal street you will see an old metro which is coming from the 19 the Century. However you can keep on walking to the Galata tower. Where you can have a wonderful view of Istanbul. Galata tower was built in 1348 as a watchtower for fires. And today it's a favorable touristy place. After your tour at Galata tower, you can walk down the road and reach Karakoy, other side of Eminonu. Just pass the bridge and you are back to Eminonu.

Ortaköy is the place to visit on your last day. Ortakoy District is very favorable on sundays. If you are lucky and the sun is also shining, then you will definitely have memorable moments at Ortaköy. Ortaköy is one of the must see places at Istanbul and if you happen to be there on a Sunday, than you will enjoy more. A small part of the city, on the Bosphorus shore, hosts a Sunday market and weekend attractions for Locals. However it's attractive for Tourists also. You can find very interesting handmade stuffs as well as paints and silver accessories. The historical houses and streets are under protection and most have been restored. You can see people gathered around the Ibrahim Pasha fountain every day. Watching the sail boats docked at the wharf is an interesting sight also.. There are many coffee and teahouses, restaurants, fast-food shops in Ortaköy. Eating authentic Turkish food such as gözleme or eating Baked potato is a favorite thing.
Walking distance from Besiktas (A tough one). There are buses and regular taxis passing from the Region. Just at the edge of the Bosphorus Bridge (1st one). The buses that leaves to Ortakoy from Eminonu are 22, 22 RE And 25.

After Ortakoy, you can have a snap to Bebek also . Once, the Bay was for the fishing boats to secure themselves, now hosts the Ultra yachts and speed boats. Probably one of most elegant district of Istanbul with so nice houses and best view of Bosphorus. Bebek is also one of the richest districts of Istanbul. In the center of Bebek stood the Bebek mosque. Also the entrance of the Bosphorus University is nearby. If you have the courage to climb all the way up. The view from the top is enormous. Bebek is so nice to walk around. Walk on the coast and walk in the Bebek Park. Sit on a Bank and enjoy the beauty and silence. If you like desert, try he "Bebek Badem Ezmecisi", a delicious Turkish desert. Also there are very nice Cafes at Bebek. How to reach Bebek: There are regular buses from Eminonu, Besiktas & Taksim

Istanbul City Hotels, Turkey

The city of Istanbul, Turkey, is divided into two parts; the old city peninsula and the new city area. Consequently, all the hotels of mentioned in this web site have been classified accordingly.

Both districts certainly have their own advantages. Staying in accommodation in the Old City allows you to be within walking distance to most of the main touristic attractions - among cobbled streets, beautiful buildings accompanied by a very quiet nightscene. On the other hand, staying in accommodation in the downtown area presents you with a multitude of entertainment and nightlife possibilities - at your doorstep, should you prefer to be at the center of the more modern, multicultural and faster-paced side to Istanbul.

The Istanbul hotels that have been selected are a limited number of the more exclusive hotels, which reflect our personal favorites only, for upholding high quality and service.

istanbul city tour

Istanbul city tour. The approaching summer these days, it is beautiful istanbul. After a few days, we will continue to Istanbul. the interesting places in istanbul, location for tourists. You'll see them all on our site

St. Saviour Church of Chora

The present day St. Saviour Church of Chora dates back from the late 11th century and originally this was a church outside Constantine's original city walls and so it was named the Church of St Saviour in Chora... this literally means in the country side.

The Church was converted into a Mosque in 1510 by the grand vezier of Beyazid II and there after bore the name Kariye Mosque and now it is called KARIYE Mosque & Museum (Kariye Cami ve Müzesi).

The museum offers the finest example of Byzantine mosaic work in the city, as well as superb fourteenth-century frescoes depicting the Genealogy of Christ, the Life of the Virgin and Christ's Ministry.

This complex is often passed over because of it's inconvenient location in Istanbul's western edge near remnants of the old Constantinian Walls, built by Emperor Theodosius II in AD 413.

At Church of St.Saviour in Chora walls protected Constantinople from numerous onslaughts and were breached only twice: by the crusaders in the 1200s and by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

Even though the Church was converted to a Mosque after the Conquest, the mosaics were merely whitewashed over and thus have been preserved for display in this secular museum, no longer used for any religious purposes.

St. Saviour Chora (Kariye Mosque & Museum ) is open everyday (except Tuesday) from 9:30 in the morning until 4:30 in the afternoon. Ph.(212) 631 92 41

istanbul museums

THE MUSEUM OF TURKISH and ISLAMIC ART(Türk Islam Eserleri Müzesi)
The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art has an impressive collection of Islamic Art, housed in Ibrahim Pasha's old Palace. The building of the museum build in 1524 for Ibrahim Pasha, who's was the Grand Vizier of Sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. Museum is located aside of Topkapi Palace. Historical building of this museum is one of the private residence that survived from Ottoman time to actual days. The Museum Of Turkish and Islamic Arts offers collection of 40 thousand items which are very rich and eclectic array of Islamic artifacts from different epochs and civilizations. Korans and Koran stands from all over the Islamic world and beautiful works of fine oriental rugs and kilim, tiles, wood carvings, ceramics, calligraphy pieces, Turkish folk life clothing, glassware and clayware. The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is the place where you can learn about the lifestyles of Turks at every level of society, from the 8th century to the present.

MOSAIC MUSEUM (Mozayik Müzesi)
Mosaic Museum tucked behind the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square in Istanbul. This Museum was built to preserve exceptionally fine mosaic pavements from the 5th and 6th centuries (from the reign of Justinian, 527-565), which were in the Great Palace of the Byzantine Emperor. Beautiful mosaics above depict mythological and hunting scenes including that of two men subduing a tiger. Museum open every day of the week, except Tuesdays.Ph:212-5181205

ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM (Arkeoloji Müzesi)
Museum is located in Topkapi Palace complex and displays archeological pieces from the period 2500 B.C. to 500 A.D.Items on display are antiquities from the Sumerian, Babylonian, Assyrian, Hattie and Hittite civilizations and Greek, Roman, Byzantine architecture and sculpture, clayware, bronze, glassware plus coins and medallions. Museum open daily, except Mondays. Ph. 212-5207740

MILITARY MUSEUM (Askeri Müze)Museum is located In the north-western corner of Yildiz Park in Besiktas district of Istanbul.Items on display are a number of the weapons, flags and banners plus honor medals and decorations from Ottoman army and Turkish Republic. And some personal artifacts belonging to Atatürk from the 1915 Gallipolis campaign. Also this museum offers royal tents which used for the meeting of the 'Divan' and another to house the Sacred Relics.During summer months old Janissary Band present a show every afternoon, don't miss it! Ph. 212-2321698

ATATÜRK MUSEUM (Atatürk Müzesi)Istanbul Atatürk Museum is located in Sisli district of Istanbul (20-30 minutes drive from Taksim square). A beautiful three storied building was residence for Ataturk and his mother after his return from the Syrian front. Earlier years in this museum this Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and friends held the secret meetings and conferences before he left Istanbul for Samsun, where he started the war of Independence. The Museum contains Ataturk's some of personal belongings, plus historical pictures.

AVIATION MUSEUM (Havacilik Müzesi)Museum Located in Istanbul's Atatürk Airport area. This Museum traces the development of flight technology in Turkey. The museum which covers nearly 12.000 square meters of open and 3000 square meters of indoor space which displays a collection of war planes, cargo planes, helicopters, anti air craft artillery, missiles and radar items used in the Turkish Air Forces.

The MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS (Güzel sanatlar Müzesi)(Open everyday except Monday & Tuesday) One of the best museums in Turkey for painting and sculpture, dating back to the late 19th century. Located at the Crown Prince Apartments of the Dolmabahce palace in Besiktas. The Museum of Fine Arts displays Turkish paintings and sculptures from the end of the 19th century to the present day.

CALLIGRAPHY MUSEUM (Kaligrafi Müzesi)This museum is located at Beyazit Square... which is very near to Sultanahmet Square. The building of this museum originally was a medrese (religions school) and was used also as municipality library up to 1945, then it became museum. Of the Ottoman arts, Calligraphy was the most important. Such mundane items as tax reports, property deeds and imperial edicts became exquisite works of art. Each of the sultans had their own monogram in stylized script, called a tugra. Sultan Ahmet III and Sultan Bayazid II were skilled calligraphers. Museum has an amazing collection of Korans, Tugras, Imperial orders and Seals, Hilya-i-Sherif ( description of the Mohammed), equipment and apparatus for calligraphic writing, miniatures, holly relics and samples of book binding. Museum open daily, except Sundays and Mondays. Ph. 212-5275851

istanbul pictures

pictures of istanbul

Yerebatan sarayi, byzantine cistern

Topkapi Palace

the blue mosque and st. sofia

the bosphorus

Rumeli hisari

Suleymaniye Mosque (Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient

Suleymaniye Mosque (Sultan Suleyman the Magnificient)

Suleymaniye Mosque is the second largest but finest and most magnificent of the imperial mosque complexes in the city. It’s as magnificent as its founder Suleiman the Magnificent and a masterwork of the greatest Ottoman architect, the incomparable Sinan. Suleiman the Magnificent is the 10th Sultan of Ottoman Empire who expanded the boundaries of the Empire far to Vienna’s City Walls. Conquering Vienna was his ultimate aim but he could not succeed.

The construction of the Suleiman’s Mosque began in 1550 and the mosque itself was completed in 1557. The mosque is actually a complex building with the tombs of Suleiman and his wife, Hurrem Sultan(Roxelana). The other buildings were finished some years later. The mosque is preceded by a courtyard with columns of the richest porphyry, marble and granite. At the four corners of the courtyard rise the four great minarets. The four minarets are said to signify that Suleiman was the fourth sultan to rule in Istanbul and the 10 balconies denote that he was the 10th Sultan of the Ottoman Dynasty.

Interior of Suleiman's MosqueEntering the mosque, there is a vast room, almost square in plan surmounted by a huge dome. The dome is 47 m., 150 feet and its diameter is 27.5 m, 87 feet. The stain coloured windows are lovely, the sunlight diffuses inside very nicely. The mihrab where the imam(priest) stands and the pulpit are Proconassian marble. There is also a marvellous woodwork inlaid with mother of pearl and ivory of the doors, window shutters and the preacher’s chair. There are also impressive calligraphic inscriptions by the most famous calligrapher of Ottoman Empire, Ahmet Karahisari and his pupil Hasan Celebi. The mosque is all carpeted with red prayer rugs all pointing South where Mecca is located. Next to the mosque are the turbes, the tombs of Suleiman and his wife, Hurrem(Roxelana). The tomb of Suleiman is revetted with beautiful Iznik tiles and quite impressive. There is also the tomb of great architect, Sinan in the same complex. According to the story, Sinan was the only architect who had the honour of opening an Imperial Mosque because Suleiman gave the key to Sinan which was given to him to open the mosque. Another saying says Sinan trusts the quality of the mosque so much that if there is any big earthquake happens, this mosque will never collapse, it will fall into the waters of Golden Horn as one piece, not in small pieces…

Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace

The word “Dolmabahce” in English means “The stuffed garden”. Because the Dolmabahce Palace is founded upon a reclaimed area by filling up the sea. It’s a beautiful 19th C palace right by the Bosphorus, on the waterfront. It’s in baroque and rococo style and very French. Many people think that it is a small model of the palace of Versailles in Paris, France. It can be visited with a tour guide of the palace as a group. Open everyday from 9:30-17:00 except Mon and Thu.

When one enters the palace area, the first thing to see is the beautiful French style gardens. After having a lovely walk by the Bosphorus, one reaches the main building. The palace was constructed between 1842-1853 by one of the Ottoman Sultans, Sultan Abdulmecid. The architect was a famous Armenian architect, Nikogos Balyan. The palace reflects the European and more “modern” side of the Ottoman Empire. The Sultans moved to Dolmabahce Palace after its construction was finished and never went back to Topkapi Palace which hosted them nearly 4 centuries.

Before one enters into the main palace building, should wear blue nylons over shoes due to keepThe Grand Hall the palace clean. After wearing them, one faces with a huge entrance hall with beautiful French Baccarat crystal chandelliers. The palace altogether is decorated with French Baccarat and Czech Bohemian crystal chandelliers.The entrance hall is the hall where the visitors were used to welcomed. This part is the official part (Selamlik) of the Palace that was only open to the men. The women and the children lived in a different part called “the Harem”. The Sultan’s bedrooms were also in the Harem Part. The founder of Turkish Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk died in this palace in 1938 of sirosis disease. He actually lived in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, but he used to come to Istanbul quite often and Dolmabahce Palace was his residence when he visited Istanbul. His room is also in the Harem Part of the Palace. There are many portraits in the palace by famous artists, like Aivazosvky of Russia. It’s a very ornate palace with its 285 rooms, 43 large halls and 6 Turkish baths. The large old carpets on the floor are Hereke Carpets which were exclusively woven for the palaces. Some rooms have a great parquet floor with three different woods (ebony, mahogany, rose wood) inlaid into each other by using no nails. Many of the palace fabrics and the curtains were also coming from Hereke, a small town 50 miles,70 kms. to the east of Istanbul. The palace fabrics today were replaced by new ones which are very similar to the original ones.

obelisk of theodosius

Obelisk of Theodosius in istanbul

The obelisk brought from EGYPT (Obelisk of Theodosius) Two Obelisk BC Pharaoh in Egypt 1490's III. Tutmosis by the army in Mesopotamia and to win the honor of the victory Luksor'da, was erected in front of Karnak temple. Was made of pink granite obelisk of rare quality. 4c.c. also a Roman emperor is not known precisely to be able to make the people appreciate his enthusiasm and for thinking about an event that will leave a ton weight has an obelisk brought to Istanbul. Did you leave it in a corner of the racetrack for years the obelisk I. The time of Theodosius, in 390 years, the city has been erected with great difficulty by Proclus of directors. Every era in tılsımlı a number of monuments, the oldest historical monuments in Istanbul is the work. Obelisk, decorated with reliefs of the Roman era on the base 4 is placed on bronze blocks. Qaeda in the Emperor, children and other important persons from the family empire to course racing, people, musicians, dancers and their movements are about racing cars. Height with pedestal 25.60 respectively.

istanbul kitchens

istanbul kitchens, food World's leading restaurants palate lezzetlerindendir.Tipik in a Turkish bread, served with fresh fried is not available. Abundant oil and tomato paste are used for food and service also make butter and ketchup are not. Lamb, sheep or veal further the basis of various vegetables for dinner. Rice, pie varieties, wheat, dry beans, rich olive oil meal as the vegetables will be served. Meatballs and skewer kebab, döner kebab or painful, Yoğurtlu, patlıcanlı other kinds of kebabs is acceptable in private turnspit. Of sweet dough, baklava, and similar Kadayıf genuine and tasty, this job has been running for several generations, sometimes from the shop is small. May-September is the fish of the hunting ban has beautiful taste delicious fish should be fresh in the other months. In other big cities as there are restaurants of different nationalities in Istanbul. Fast-food, quick snacks provide services in many places were also derived. However, taste delicious local dishes in restaurants are typical. Two types of milk color is most famous national drink. Raki is drunk, the water level is the albescent bitters. The other is made of diluted yogurt refreshing; is buttermilk. Or melon as appetizer and snacks rakı with white cheese, cooking time can be taken by the various types of appetizers, along with other drinks is not inside. Wine and beer are the main hostel Anatolian soil. Similar between the Turkish wine tastes, types and prices are as highly satisfactory. Renowned Turkish coffee, or other small cup of sugar in the plain are offered at every opportunity. "A cup of coffee has 40 years of mind," he temper with the coffee used by Turks, known since the 16 th century has come to say. Turkey is a paradise of fruit fresh and dry. Size of the country each year by the seasonal changes of the fruit is shipped.

visit the istanbul

VISIT THE ISTANBUL in short to ... To visit this beautiful city you have a very short period of time? Do not worry, even in this short period of time "to live in Istanbul for the available alternatives. Continuing the daily tours, important historical locations, museums, you can visit the famous Covered Bazaar and its surroundings. Move from hotels or port peninsula tours in Istanbul with masterpieces yarımşar day program will introduce you. At least the St. Sophia Museum, Suleymaniye Mosque, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace Museum will have the opportunity to visit such as a masterpiece. Many of the Roman, Byzantine and Turkish Bosphorus and the Asian sides can recognize the work trip is also possible to attend. After this round of unforgettable beauty and memories will be returned to your country.

Roman era city walls, the last Byzantine era frescoes and ornate mosaics and the famous Kariye Museum, the city's most beautiful scenery you can see the Galata Tower, Bosphorus shores of the world, the richest of the Dolmabahce Palace, the famous Archaeological Museum, the Turkish Islamic Arts Museum, Spice Bazaar and many other historical work a 3-4 day visit, and can recognize a row.

And a boat trip on the Bosphorus Strait tours ... forgotten memories will enter through. From each of the two sides of the Straits during the tale of a love reflected in the water and unique maritime Asude the 20th century, the luxury villas, Dolmabahçe, Beylerbeyi Palace and the Göksu, Rumeli and Anadolu Hisar and keep track of fishing villages, restaurants, tea gardens, parks, night clubs may fascinate you. The same day, and then enter the Black Sea's wild coast to the sea of Marmara coast residents have a cup of coffee in a tea garden and sip your drink in the beauty of the Bosphorus would.

Istanbul is a city where historic buildings with new. It is rich and varied shopping opportunities in Istanbul. Covered Bazaar and the entry of the big famous department store, Ak Center, Galeria, Capitol and other centers, Beyoglu, Nisantasi boutique and in stores throughout the streets of Baghdad to serve.

Traces of the past days hülyalı Closed labirentvari structure to move from one side insists that the modern world, while new products are proof of your front, dazzling jewelry, copper items, carpets, leather and suede clothing assorted ... Without the slightest fatigue by gravitate can walk for hours in this market.

The unique historical and cultural background and, in addition to the numerous charms modern hotels, decent restaurants, night clubs, bars, historical bazaars and shops to increase the attractiveness of Istanbul. One day, your path across the city falls on the word and see its natural beauty and living will.

Is home to many civilizations do is send love to you from beautiful Istanbul.

HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

Land: Urban transport: minibuses and buses as well as the tram Aksarayda center, between Taksim and Levent metro, the electric trolley Beyoðlu urban transport are often used.

Transportation between cities: Istanbul each side of the country has highway connections. Domestic transport of the action points, the Anatolian coast in the Harem, the European side of the international bus station is Esenler.

International transportation: Istanbul yurdışına Greece, Skopje, Macedonia, Germany, France, Austria, Switzerland, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Russia (Moscow) Romania, Bulgaria, Jordan (Amman) are doing time. Coach Station Tel: (+90-212) 658 05 05 - 658 10 10 Bus Station Fax: (+90-212) 658 28 58

Railway: Istanbul from Ankara, Izmir and Eastern Anatolian cities have rail connections. Sirkeci Istanbul Turkey - Vienna, Munich, Budapest, Thessaloniki, (Eskisehir, Konya, Gaziantep) - Aleppo, (Tatvan, Van) - Tehran, Moscow, Bucharest train times are available. Haydarpasa Train Station Tel: (+90-216) 348 80 20 Reservation Tel: (+90-216) 337 87 24 Desk Tel: (+90-216) 336 04 75 Sirkeci Train Station Tel: (+90-212) 520 65 75 Desk Tel: (+90-212) 527 00 50 Sea: the city of Istanbul, as well as domestic transportation is provided. There are also links to the marina harbor of Europe.

Sea Transportation in the City: Kadıköy-H.Paşa-Karaköy, Eminönü, Üsküdar, Eminönü-Kadıköy, Bridge-Yenikoy, Beykoz-Poplar and Sirkeci, Bostancı, Bridge-Islands, Bridge-Yalova, Kabataş-Çınarcık, Bostancı, the ferry Çınarcık process. Transportation between cities: the Black Sea (Istanbul, Zonguldak, Sinop, Samsun, Giresun, Trabzon, Rize), Istanbul, Marmara line (Marmara Island, Bandirma, Mudanya), Avşa tours to the island are available. Istanbul Port Administration Tel: (+90-212) 252 21 00 Istanbul Port Administration Fax: (+90-212) 244 34 80 Address: Dock Street Center Han No: 32 34443 Karaköy / ISTANBUL

Air way: Istanbul International Ataturk Airport, 20 km away from the city center. Also in Istanbul, there is the possibility to lease aircraft and helicopters.
DHMİ Ataturk Airport Tel: (+90 212) 465 30 00
DHMİ Ataturk Airport Fax: (+90 212) 465 32 50
E-Mail DHMİ Ataturk Airport: info@dhmiata.gov.tr
THY General Directorate Tel: (+90-212) 212-465 22 64
THY General Directorate Fax: (+90-212) 465 22 66
THY General Directorate of E-Mail: hirmak@thy.com

Istanbul's climate

Istanbul's climate 4 seasons with the experience of Istanbul. The cool Mediterranean climate is similar: A short spring, ideal summer temperatures, long, wet fall and winter with blue sky. In the spring of the pink is to protect bürülü Boğaziçi Erguvan. Parks and gardens are adorned with tulips and flowers.

March chilly, rainy, April and May June half full spring ... summer is like half of the spring. A phrase "into the sea without seeing watermelon shell" der. September until the end of Istanbul's sea suitable for swimming.

Months of July and August the temperature can be increased, maybe 2-3 weeks, this time outside, sometimes even a few days may be cloudy and cool. Sea and land and air to the full trust of such a region can not be collated. Morning clouds and scattered afternoon, the sun can invite. Long part of the year, the brightness of the morning ambush in the sky while keeping the pearl, autumn is the longest season. Coats, raincoats, fur and sometimes it is in the winter; from December to March.

Snowy winter days are numbered, or the freezer is. Serin, north "boreal" rainy with the wind, the warm south "south" are the winds dominate throughout the year. City limits in 1978 experienced the severe end of winter, the airport was closed in part of 3 days. Profitable for those who regret the day Bursa Uludağ for all winter sports are close.

The average year round temperature: 13.7 C the cold months: February 5 C the hot months of July-August Annual average rainfall: 691 mm average profitable day: 7 respectively. Are completed and infrastructure marine environment is clear of Istanbul, such as pollution of days before the rich, had gained back to the beach facilities. Less than an hour from the time you reach the center of the Black Sea coast beaches, islands, Sea of Marmara where the face is round me.

Strait is the water running and cool is experienced by anyone. Such as the open sea is wavy on the Black Sea. In a city so close to the world so no, location and hobbies, different rates of salt, without danger of the sea and the beach is not. Remember that elderly people of Istanbul, the Golden Horn in the face of the days before 2000, probably will happen again.

Istanbul's climate

istanbul history

ISTANBUL's HISTORY

Istanbul's history up to 300 thousand years ago, extends. Küçükçekmece the lake edge of excavations in the cave Yarımburgaz the first traces of human culture has been found. In this period, around the lake is thought to the laws of the Neolithic and Kalkolitik people. In the excavations made in various periods, Dudullu near Lower Paleolithic to the near Ağaçlı, Middle Paleolithic and Upper Paleolithic Age-specific tools have been found. Since the year 5000 mainly to Fikirtepe Kadıköy Çatalca, Dudullu, Ümraniye, Pendik, Davutpasa, Kilyos and the start of a settlement that is thought-intensive Warehouse. But the basics of today's Istanbul BC 7. century were laid. M.Ş. 4.

Can be rebuilt by Emperor Constantin century, capital has been made that day nearly 16 centuries during the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman period, has continued in the capital capacity. At the same time, the Emperor is one of the center of Christianity with Constantis Istanbul, after being conquered by the Ottoman 1453'te Muslims were considered as one of the most important cities. ISTANBUL HISTORICAL ERA in the major Bizantion (MO 660 - MS 324) from Greece Megara'lılar BC Were reached through the Marmara Sea to Istanbul 680'lerde and today gave its name Kadıköy'de Halkedon founded a city. "Country of the Blind" as referred to were involved with agriculture Halkedon'un people. BC Byzantine commanders led off in the background 660'larda Trak Mega'lıların other arm resulting in a different city than the current Sarayburnu'nun founded.

According to legend the Delphi oracle in the temple here chooses to follow the advice Megara'lılar, commander with the name of the city "Bizantion" gave the name. Some Trak communities in this region have lived before Megara'lılardan is known that contraction is thought Megara'lılarla of indigenous peoples. Many who suffered to invade Bizantion, BC Was seized by Bithynıalılar by 269'da sacked. BC 202'de Makedonyalılar'in afraid of threats, the Bizantion has requested help from Rome. From this period on the impact of the Roman Empire began in the city and to the sovereignty of Rome, entered the city 146'da B.C. Initially considered as the city administration, then a part of the province of Pontus Bitinya-has become. Thus ended 700 years the city-state status is. Bithynia-Pontus in 73 states Bizantion Rome's connected to. The Emperor has contributed to the development of urban Vespasianus. By 193, the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus, which holds Bizantion'u surrounded by the city Partlar'in looting, and the wall has collapsed.

Then you can rebuild the walls, the city was building. The new building held the streets. Hipodrom construction started. This time the city has been attacked by Goths 269'da. The Goths conquer the sea to a place near the columns were erected. 13'de took Nicomedialılar city. I. Constantinus, Nicomedialilar'la back the city won the argument took time. The capital of the Roman Empire (324 - 395) was selected as Bizantion center of Rome Doğu'sunun management. This new position, world culture and politics in the city also has set an important role. I. Constantinus (324-337), Roman nobles by calling the city's Roman Bizantion'a population increased. A development worthy of the position of the new capital moves were initiated. Ports and water facilities have been rearranged. Fundamentals of water distribution system in the city was taken. Defense has been making a new walls. Septimus has been completed construction of the racetrack Severius'un initiated. 100 thousand persons of the width of the racetrack 117, the length was 480 meters. Decorated with many statues on duvarlarinın Hipodrom. Most important were also at the statue. By the Latin of the city by invading it at the statue in Venice, San Marco Square has been moved to.

In the Hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square) imperial palace (the area of Sultanahmet Mosque) and the monumental temple, Acropolis (the location of the Topkapi Palace) done. Initially Nea (New) referred to by name, city of Rome, I. Made its name synonymous with Constantinus. 330 on May 11 was declared as the city's name Constantinopolis. First, St. Irene, Hagia Sophia church in the then 360 year yaptıraran I. Constantinus, the city turned into an important center for the Christian world has. Byzantine Empire Period (395 - 1453) 476'da West after Rome's collapse of the Eastern Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire and Istanbul became the capital of this new empire has become. 6. in the middle of the century, the Byzantine Empire, and Istanbul is the beginning of a new uptrend period. Emperor I. Management during this period before Justinian the Hagia Sophia was destroyed has been rebuilt as the present, in the city and 543'lerde cause the death of half of the population traces of the plague epidemic has been deleted. 7, 8 and 9 Istanbul was for centuries in the siege. In the seventh century, the city suffered Sasaniler and Avarlar'in attacked the Bulgarians in the eighth century, Arabs and Muslims in the ninth century, the Russians and the Bulgarians were surrounded. Was seized by the Crusaders and 1204'de city was sacked.

This invasion and plunder the city after the biggest Middle 40-50000 population, poor and a city turned into ruins. After this period, Istanbul has been continuously shrinking and getting poorer. Migrate to the city of Iznik was the noble and rich. Latin Empire was able to dominate only in Istanbul and the region. İznik (Nikia), Trabzon and the Byzantine opposition has developed a Epiros'ta in Greece. By 1254 the Latin Empire was encompass. In the meantime, the poor become even many Latin Emperor Istanbul II. To warm up the section of the palace of Baudouin wood used as fuel began. Finally in 1261 were captured again, and so Palailogos Tokyo Hanedani Latin term ended in Istanbul.

Ottoman Empire Period (1453-1923) Kent, started in 1391 were surrounded by the Ottomans. 1396'da I. Bayazid (1389-1403), from the Black Sea to prevent future aid to the city's Anatolian side has made a fort. II is determined to take the city. Mehmed de (1451-1481), Byzantine future benefits to both sides in Northern Straits to prevent the holding of the European side of the city this time has built the Rumeli Hisar. Has been a year already started preparations conquest of Istanbul. Necessary for the siege was a very big balls döktür. A strong fleet of 16 galley was created. Doubled the number of soldiers increased. Help to prevent the Byzantine ways of receiving assistance under control has been received. During the war in the hands of the Galata Ceneviz'lilerin remain neutral on the right. 2 April 1453 the first Ottoman Istanbul in front of the leading forces seen. Thus the siege began. This siege lasted for close to two months period, starting from the morning on 29 May 1453, the afternoon was completed with the capture of the city. Since then an Ottoman city of Istanbul was. After the conquest of the city for the new housing development area was created. In recent times have lost Bizans'in splendor, the city, the first ancient buildings and walls were repaired.

Osmanlı'nın on the basic institutions of the Byzantine infrastructure buildings began to rise. Was also used to protect large water cistern. Ottoman identity with the developer of Istanbul was the capital of the empire. To increase the population of these settlements and neighborhoods of exile later formed the basis of administrative structures in Istanbul. Each of the different demographic characteristics of Istanbul 1459'da move has been divided into four administrative units. One of them is the center of administration Suriçi, the other three surdışında done and "Bilad-i SELAS" known as Eyüp (Large and Small Çekmece, including Çatalca and Silivri), Galata and Üsküdar'di. The great fire in 1457 finally defeated by the old capital city of Edirne new immigrants came to the city was very jollify. Istanbul, fifty years after the conquest of Europe's largest city has become. 16. century as a big city entered Istanbul, 14 September 1509 referred to as young Kıyamet damaged in the earthquake was. And that predicted violence in the 8 to 45-day rearguard tremor earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings, thousands of people died. Istanbul, 1510'da Sultan II. Almost 80,000 people employed by Beyazıd was rebuilt. This is why today the majority of work can come from this era remains. Kanuni Sultan Süleyman between the years 1520-1566 under the management and monitoring of Istanbul to the many valuable work hours to meet to plan a city until you reach, is developed. Especially valuable in this period from each other a lot of work signed by Mimar Sinan was built. Plague epidemics, fires and floods, despite a rising period for Istanbul statutory period was counted.

Lale Devri as with the aforementioned Damat Ibrahim Pasha of Nevsehir sadrazamliğındaki the years 1718-1730, the establishment Teşkilâtının fire, the first printing of the opening and construction of several factories in Istanbul with the term is starting to change. Topkapi Palace in the Garden of the Gülhane 1839'da November 3 will be read by the public in Istanbul was declared the Tanzimat Fermani has opened a new era. This process accelerated in western Istanbul life style of architecture, education institutions and industrial companies has been much innovation in many areas. During this period the city began to expand into new areas. Bakirköy Suriçi direction, Galata is being spread in the direction of the Tesvikiye; Boğaziçi'nde Sarıyer was to accelerate settlement. Anatolia is on the one hand sides Bostancı, on the other hand was raised toward Beykoz. This year, infrastructure and urban services was also the scene of important developments.

Be made on the Golden Horn bridge, tunnel (metro), Rumeli Railway, maritime transport within the city, the company's opening-i Hayriye, Şehremaneti (municipal) organization, the establishment of other municipal offices, the first telegraph hattinin withdrawal, gendarmes and the establishment of the surveillance station of his / her opening, the Foundation entered into service in Gureba Hospital and is only some of these developments on horseback Tramway Company. December 23 1876'da I. Mesrutiyet and 24 July 1908 II. Between the scene and the people posting Mesrutiyet "Üçyüzon Earthquake" in the experiment suffered the earthquake of 1894, Istanbul ', II. 13 November 1918 in the wake of World War entente was occupied donanmasınca States. Republic of Turkey in Istanbul in 1923 with the founding of the capital came to an end the period.

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The old world in the center of Istanbul with the famous historical monuments and magnificent natural scenery, an important megapoldür. Asia and Europe a continent of the narrow sea passage "Bosphorus" and leave at the location, the only city established on two continents. With a date beyond the year 2500 Istanbul, sea and land embrace this strategic region of the following organizations was an important trade center. Three sides of the city of Istanbul on the Marmara Sea, Bosphorus and a half Halic'in wrap takes place on the island. 3 This is the world empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Turks became the capital, during a period beyond the year 1600 more than 120 of the emperor and the sultan has ruled here. It is the only city in the world this feature.

Development in the process of building walls to the west by the city at a time was 4 times enlargement. Surrounded by walls 5.yy Roman era, built on 7 hills of Istanbul, Turkish masterpiece works of art, here is putting "the crown", the Sultan is decorated with a mosque. Beautiful skyline from every direction, spectacular scenery and peace of mind is a transmitter. Sure is a very natural harbor had played an important role in the development of cities in the Golden Horn. Main access roads to the sea at the intersection of place, it's easy to defend a half-island, ideal climate, rich and generous nature, such as control of the strategic Bosphorus features and geographical location in the center of the world that is Istanbul's fortune. Empire of the capital in the order, the state with religion was also the administrative center, was established Eastern Christianity Patriarchate times until today, the city was based on the Christian world's largest monastery of the church and pagan temple here was on the rise. Following the conquest of Istanbul in a hundred years time, such as works of art in mosques, palaces, schools, public baths, and other city facilities and equipment are brought into the Turkish characters, dilapidated state of some of the existing church will be amending the repair and had converted into a mosque.

Ottoman Sultan as Caliph of the Islamic religion and the first year of the Republic in 1924, up from 16.yy This symbol is in the center of Istanbul. Judaism is in every port city of Istanbul in more sedentary, Türk'lerin the 15 th century Spain and their rescue from the happy, new life style in the city başlamışlardı.İstanbul, mosques, churches and synagogues of the continued existence side by side, a tolerance that has been central. Collapse of the Ottoman Empire in the city, a rich, flashy decorated with a very able work, the influence of European art in the palaces, and the Golden Horn and Galata and Beyoglu districts of the north slope of the European identity had wrapt. In the first world war, which instead of the Empire and the collapse of the young Republic of moving the capital to Ankara, Istanbul's emphasize. 2. Following World War I and in subsequent years starting in 1950 after accelerating to unplanned development affect the fabric of the old city has, unfortunately, no wood is being rapidly all over the place is full of concrete buildings.

Migration from outside the population to explode suffered Istanbul history in a short time beyond the walls of many of the stone walls inside the field of sheltered workshops, factories and work places ridden, angle of the main arteries for traffic solutions, nevertheless, lack of infrastructure due to the pollution of Golden Horn where the first had been. Started in 1980 with recovery moves not seen Istanbul on a restructuring process enters. Thousands of coastal structures in the coastal Haliç condemn generations around the green is long, fill the shores of the Marmara Sea is equipped with its park and gardens. Drainage system was completed, the physical and biological treatment of waste water, and prevents pollution of the sea surrounding the city, air pollution, is now used for natural gas decreased. Restoration of the Roman city wall was started, the life blood of the street with a new angle Beyoðlu been recovered, compared to previous years, general cleaning, maintenance, garbage business has caught the European standards.

Environment paths through the bridge Boğaziçi'ni 2 binding on the continent, the European sides, and finally fast tram to the metro system has become, the sea bus terminal built in coastal and sea transportation is provided speed and comfort. All industrial facilities on the island date halfway out of the city moved to the modern site, the new city and international bus terminal has relieved the traffic intensity. With the city's first large concrete building, the old prison building 5-star hotels are also allocated to tourism. City in the east-west axis along the Marmara coast dynamic growth to continue with all speed, develop.

istanbul museums, anadolu castle museum

istanbul museums, anadolu castle museum
Region: Beykoz
Title: Museum of Anatolian HISAR
Description: Castle Museum can be visited with the permission of the
Directorate of Address: Anadoluhisarı, Beykoz
Opening Hours: Castle Museum can be visited with the permission of the
Directorate of Price: Free
Tel.1: 216-263 53 05 Tel2: 216-265 04 10

This month, exactly 11 new spaces were opened in Istanbul

This month, exactly 11 new spaces were opened in Istanbul

Al Jamal, Arnavutköy Köfteci the Saban, Coppa, Fide, Filicori, Fratelli La Bufala, local square, Tamirane, Taps Brewery, Tünel Bistro, Urza.

istanbul 100 years ago- old istanbul

old istanbul

istanbul 100 years ago, old istanbul

topkapi palace istanbul

Topkapi palace istanbul, topkapi sarayi