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Sunday, August 2, 2009

HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

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 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.

hello istanbul

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.

Saturday, August 1, 2009

istanbul nightlife

istanbul nightlife


Istanbul is probably the most lively city in Turkey for nightlife and variety, and there are many city centers to this huge city, each one having their own range of fashionable bars, clubs and pubs. Some of the main centers on the European side to enjoy the city's night life are at Taksim/Beyoglu, Levent, Etiler, Nisantasi, areas along the Bosphorus and Sultanahmet. There is also the Asian Side, such as Kadikoy and Bagdat Street


Babylon Open everyday 22.00 - 04.00Live performances of differentethnic, rock, jazz bands.Seyhbender Sok. no: 3 Asmalimescit / Taksim292 73 68



Big Buddha Open everyday 12.00 - 02.00Very popular among high society.Intercontinental dishes arealso available.Levent cad no:15 1.Levent

CheersA popular young touristhang-out in the old city.Serves sandwiches and salads.Akbiyik Cad no:20 Sultanahmet

Dulcinea Plays Jazz, Classical, Ethnic music.Open everyday 10.00 - 02.00Istiklal Cad. Meselik Sokno:20 Taksim 245 10 71

High End Open everyday 24.00 - 04.00Plays techno, dance, house music18 - 35 age group .Nispetiye Cad no:4 Etiler287 73 80

Hayal Kahvesi Live performances of local bandsRock, Pop, Jazz is played and delicious food is served.Buyukparmakkapi Sok no:19Taksim244 25 58

Sortie Open only in summersPopular among high society.Nightclub complex with restaurants.Muallim Naci cad 141-142Kurucesme287 82 82

Roxy Open everyday 22.00 - 04.00 Underground, Pop, RockExpect a cover charge.Siraselviler Cad.Aslanyatagi Sok Taksim 245 65 39

Sefahathane Open everyday 10.00 - 02.00Plays trendy music and popular among the cool types.Istiklal Cad. Atlas PassageBeyoglu251 22 45

istanbul, important phone


istanbul, important phone
Fire Alarm 110
SANITARY Emergency 112
ALO DOCTOR I'm 113
ADVISORY poisoning 114
International Registration 115
DIAL-UP ACCESS TO UNKNOWN numbers 117
UNKNOWN numbers ADVISORY (TENZİL without) 11811
POSTAL CODE ADVISORY 119
TELECOMMUNICATION INSTITUTE CONSUMER COMPLAINTS 130 REGISTER Intercity 131
BAŞBAKANLIK CONTACT CENTER 150
ALO COASTAL SAFETY 151
ALO police 153
Police emergency 155
GENDARME Emergency 156
LINE HELP for victims of human trafficking and 157
MASAL MUSIC 166
SEARCH CODE 168
ALO TOURISM INFORMATION 170

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Golden Horn

Golden Horn ( halic )



Golden Horn Throughout history, as the geographical location of Istanbul to the development of natural and has been active in the Golden Horn is a safe harbor. Divides Europe into two sides of the harbor. About 8 km in length and most extensive is the entry location by the Bosphorus, the bottom side of a two-stream water is discharged by Hali. Tides and currents are not. Surrounding soil fertility, abundant fish, fresh water stream and therefore the way the "Golden Horn" was the name given in terms of fertility symbols. Back to the Byzantine era of entry to the Navy chain enemy would prevent the siege. Haliç coast, the time had some military purpose connected with the bridges. Currently 5th bridge is planned for the metro.


Asian side of the pier, Bosporus and provide access to the island ferry time is moving throughout the day. Topkapi Palace Harem section of the Golden Horn to watch birds look. Aulic at the beach still Sepetçi the International Journalists Kasır are allocated to the community. Europe in 1890 on the last stop of the train at Sirkeci Station is here. Former moved to the new Galata bridge Haliç within the largest of this kind of samples. Certain days and in the middle of large tonnage vessels is opened to traffic facilities will be provided. With pedestrian and car traffic over the bridge and the sun and the scenery is beautiful and moving.


1950 Year in 1980 from the start of the contamination has been corrected with the ongoing work. One of the greatest moves of Haliç coast more than four thousand were to condemn the structure, place of business outside the city was transferred to the new center, and coastal parks and surrounded by gardens, was built first time, the channel system and giant collectors were cleaned with water. The walls of coastline continues, but the second and third after Ataturk bridge, the old Galata Bridge, around the time that our chapters could come. Made of cast iron in the coastal districts of Balat in the Bulgarian church, and few beyond the small Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Fener and plant churches Per took place. Against the shore; Kasımpaşa large beach house in the (19 th century.) Belong to the Navy. The workshop and the old Anchor Ships anchor, a domed structure 8 by the Koç family models can be repaired, models, machinery and marine equipment and has been converted into a museum are exhibited edavatının. In the same neighborhood today Aynalı Kavak gelmiş Kasır only part of the Golden Horn Palace and is open to visitors as a museum.

Monday, July 27, 2009

bird's eye-istanbul

Bird's-eye İSTANBUL



Sea and land, such as the lace into 4 sections were processed in the geography of Istanbul. Old Istanbul and Galata to the shores of the Golden Horn, the two sides of the Straits in the past, each of the separate villages, which are located in residential areas no longer united. World's smallest sea coast along the Sea of Marmara the residential areas, the size of the city reached the size of the shows. 22 km of walls surrounding the Old City is a triangular peninsula that is spread on the hill 7. Byzantion here, New or Second Rome, the historical settlement with an Konstantinopolis names are or police.

Marmara and the Golden Horn walls over time, partly gone, the land is relatively protected by walls as the basis of our day could come. Western edge of the large triangle of land walls peninsula, both sides of the sea walls, are the extreme east coast port of the Topkapi Palace. This is the widest and longest hill is 7, is the first. Cities within cities, such as palaces, surrounded by walls, a huge complex structure and rich, very important works of art are exhibited, is a museum. Festival days and similar unique place between St. Irene, Istanbul Archaeological Museum is important and one of the palaces are located in the courtyard. The 8th World Aya Sofia Museum of great beauty as effective as the reputation of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, the first peak Yerebatan Palace Cistern are located in the plains. The second hill, the oldest, largest "Grand Bazaar" of the space, Nuruosmaniye Mosque, the city is the capital of Rome is a gift Çemberlitaş column here.

The third peak in the Süleymaniye, the fourth of the Fatih mosque increased, between two hills of the Roman era aqueduct stretches. Mosque and the Istanbul Municipality has Şehzade here. Meets the needs of the city past the huge water cistern higher on the transfer of Rome is at the top of the other. Sultan Selim Mosque fifth, Kariye Museum is located on the sixth hill slopes. It passes through the top of the ridge, starting from the Hagia Sophia Square, branch reached the door the way the walls of Rome, would follow the route. Draw the line in the West, the three ranks tahkimli black walls, most magnificent examples of Roman military architecture. Sur in the north, is reached by Hali in Eyüp. District to name the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, the city is known as the first mosque was built.

Haliç 8 km long narrow bay is a folded horn. Istanbul's unique and marvelous as the most beautiful silhouette from the sea, from the Asian coast and the Golden Horn input move is watched from the boat. Cleaning of the longing is resolved, return the fish and surrounding parks and gardens to watch the remaining shipyards are waiting to be taken from the water. Orthodox Patriarchate and the small, sweet Bulgarian Church into the neighborhood with the old Galata bridge was connected to the beach. Here's the interesting new museum Koç family has different objects. In 2003, Turkey's great work Haliç drop of park models with mini-world has become a new course locally. Galata region and the extension of the old city Pera has a different view.

Galata Tower is the symbol of the neighborhood streets yokuşlu to back up, while Beyoğlu'na way, to protect the features of the era, 100 years before Europe influential architectural heritage, to live outside the image. Europe's second oldest subway tunnel is still in "the shortest" to protect the names. Upper end of the tunnel is the beginning of Istiklal Caddesi. The repetition of the old trams were put into service, open to pedestrians only street, is allocated to the consulate in the Republic era of the former embassy building is surrounded with. Divan Literature Museum Tunnel, the Mevlevi Tekke (18 th century). Which is a beautiful structure. Streets in the semi-famous Galatasaray High School, during the Flower Passage in colorful, authentic restaurants, fish and fruit market is located. Cinemas, theaters, cafes, restaurants and entertainment places and next, while side streets are the old who reached Taksim square bright, active, always busy day and night, longing for re-attained.

The Turkish Independence War, Atatürk and friends to symbolize their eyes, stroked to decorate the monument in Taksim Square. Place at the bottom of the main terminal of the new metro, the Atatürk Cultural Center is located in the north. 5-star Hyatt and Intercontinental hotels park in Taksim, Istanbul Hilton Hotel is also here, first class hotel in the Hilton in Turkey (1955) still remains the most famous and best features. Radio House, is one of the richest type of Istanbul Military Museum, Lutfu Kirdar Congress Palace, near here in the Open Air Theater. North, is the order of small boutiques, and art gallery of images is available widely, always include moving parts and Şişli Nişantaşı. Even more to the north, and large size of the meat in the new shopping center in the Ak Center offers opportunities. The tall buildings constructed in the neighborhood of the city has won changes to the landscape. 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 only in Istanbul and local sovereignty kurabildi.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. Renewed through the Galata Bridge in Art History's most beautiful monumental works great and glorious image of the Süleymaniye Mosque is grasping the course. Valide Mosque and Spice Bazaar is located in front of the bridge. The market for the plant in the beginning baharatçı trades, with 100 shops in the city is the second largest and the moving scene.

Various goods and snacks next to the original shops that sell out the fish and fruit and flowers are ordered. The quay side of the bridge, the Asian shore, Üsküdar and Kadıköy, the regular ferry to the island Boğaziçi'ne or time are made. Fish-bread and onions sold in the boat market is always find customers. Orient Express's dream since the day the old marvel who live with interesting architecture and Sirkeci Sirkeci train station in the ornamental place, the coast of the Sepetçi is to press the International Kasır. Climb up the famous hill station front of Bab-ı Ali ascent to the Governor of Istanbul is a historic street. Tophane between Galata Bridge and extending to the ship pier are allocated only tourists. Starting in April until the end of October with one season in which millions of travelers come to town.

Tophane building will serve the city's artistic life has been rearranged as a gallery. Dolmabahce Palace and the mosque in this neighborhood next to the shores of the Bosphorus, such as a jewelry box to decorate. In the back of the palace, the slope increases in the 5-star Swiss hotels. Here and west of the coastal hills of Uskudar and Çamlıca Aya Sofia and Topkapi Palace in the beauty of it. Bosphorus, Black Sea to the river to meander like, curled back, the 30 km long, but can be watched from the aircraft; coast of changing the back of her nose, has the lake view. Beaches, palaces, mosques and maritime hills and hills and ornate, reflecting the color of the sea is covered with green.

Old Castle 2, and modern suspension bridge can bear witness to this beauty of nature. White gull, white ship will follow. Yachts, ships glide in the dark blue water, while outside of a nose, the black ghosts appear to be one giant tanker, the Black Sea from the danger of full load with oil that the world than a similar non-beautiful water path, such as pipelines, but the threat to their hair, may strive to overcome. Dalliance with the waters of the Bosphorus at night twinkling kuzeyinde sectors not open to settlement, is wrapped with greens. Üsküdar as last stop of the way from Asia, a historic district is developed. Transition point to Europe as soon Uskudar, is adorned with beautiful mosques.

Go to the top of the back of Çamlıca covered with cypress trees, the cemetery full of old-new; United Çamlıca Hill, park in the landscape as a navigational point, a resort where all the city judges. The road stretches from the beautiful girl on the beach and the Istanbul peninsula tower work, all were watching with awe Kadıköy is reached. The city's oldest building the largest known in the West with the Selimiye Barracks, or Florence Nightingale Hospital, Haydarpasa High School while leaving university and the fine structure of the Prussian architectural style characteristic structure of this region are Haydarpasa Train Station. The city's commercial port facilities throughout the coastal stretches. Kadıköy, legends in the first place is referred to as the neighborhood.

Typical of the market, fine fashion dark, Fenerbahçe park and marina, modern Baghdad street with the famous, asudden, is a neighborhood. Like a bad fate, this is the end of the great old magnificent building activities, garden pavilion, and now does not have many of the mansions. Center and the shopping galleries around town at the most modern and largest trace. The islands feature of Istanbul is strictly to protect the country during the first places are located. Bus transportation to the island with the sea has also süratlen only means there are carriage. Summer houses, well maintained beautiful gardens close to dock is in place. Spring and summer in the fashion aspect of the tour that winter desert islands covered with pine grove. Every season is different beauty. Picnic and swim to the islands last week and yachtsmen of the public demand for the location.

HOW DO I GET İSTANBUL?

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