Wednesday, August 6

Istanbul Tourism Guide Books

Istanbul connects the continents Asia and Europe and the Straits Bogazici (Bosphorus) the blacks with the Marmara Sea. As a former capital of oströmisch-Byzantine and Ottoman empire Istanbul has a rich historic heritage.

As the economic heart of the Turkish Republic, however, lstanbul more than just a historic city with a never abreißenden chain of cargo and passenger ships on the Bosphorus and an endless stream of cars, based on adventurous way their way through the streets line. A few kilometres from the hectic bustle away vast forests provide for rest and relaxation and long beaches for bathing delights.

The abundance of museums, churches, palaces, mosques, bazaars and natural attractions seems inexhaustible and in a contemplative minute at sunset on the Bosphorus can understand why this spot of earth, since] ahrtausenden populated and Istanbul one of the most fascinating cities in the world.

A stay in Istanbul would be incomplete without a boat ride on the Bosphorus. On both sides of this waterway, Europe and Asia separates, there is a harmonious coexistence of past and present, of glamour and simple beauty. In addition to old summer villa (Yali) of wood are modern hotels, in addition to mighty fortresses marble palaces, elegant residential districts follow small fishing villages. The Bosporus is best enjoyed on board. a ship of the urban Schiffahrtstlinie. There are also special trips, about six hours and many tour operators offer. The starting point is the pier Eminönü.

The culmination of Istanbul's cultural life are the International Art and Cultural Festival, each year during the months of June and July. World-class artists to join the many stages of the city. The performances have in terms of their levels and diversity of their international reputation. A good name, the film lstanbuler weeks (March / April), in the light of theatres Beyoglu be organised.

That is waiting for the city throughout the year with a wide range of opera, operetta, theatre, ballet and film performances, concerts and exhibitions. Main venues of the performances are the Cemal Resit Rey hall and the Ataturk Cultural Center.

Entertainment easier way is not too short in this world city. There are night clubs with a broad program of the Turkish classical music of Western dance music to the famous belly dancing last. Modern nightclubs, cabarets and jazz clubs in the Taksim district Harbiye are attractions for young and old. In the Sultanahmet district provide numerous restaurants in repaired buildings from Byzantine and Ottoman period in a unique and stimulating atmosphere with delicacy of the Turkish kitchen for a pleasant evening.

A real experience is a visit to Kumkapi, with its many taverns, bars, restaurants and street musicians. In the 'Cicek Pasaj', the flower passage, and in the nearby Nevizade Street in the district of Beyoglu people meet as in old times for a drink or a traditional 'Sofrasi raki, a large dinner with rich appetizers,' mezeIer ', inimitable delights of the Turkish cuisine, and of course with the Turkish national drink 'raki. A similar milieu, the number of locations in Ortaköy Bosphorus on the European shore. You should not miss the delicious fish snack, the traditionally dressed fish traders from their boats out to the ship's mooring Eminönü.

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