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Sunday, September 13, 2015

Istanbul, Turkey

  Visiting Istanbul is a journey through time and civilizations. Scent of a Woman or a trip, discover this beautiful and vibrant city. Built on seven hills like Rome, Istanbul has a long and rich history. Located on the Bosphorus in Turkey, the city is a real link between the European and Asian continents. This strategic position it has always ensured significant economic development.





  Center of the Byzantine Empire and Ottoman, it was adorned with the best features inherent in that status. Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Mosque of Suleiman reflect the radiation of the former Constantinople. Similarly, museums full of masterpieces from ancient and beautiful objects, symbols of Turkish arts.




  But Istanbul is also a city of today. With some 9.7 million inhabitants, Istanbul is vibrant and lively. The smells wafting from the Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar, Oriental melodies interspersed with calls to prayer, tempting trays of hawkers and many other scenes of everyday life Stambouliotes offer unbelievable scenery, which makes us well quickly forget the Midnight Express movie ...




Practical advice

- Museums and palaces of Istanbul are generally open continuously from 9 am to 16 hours 30. 30 - All museums are closed on Mondays - The Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays - Dolmabahce Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday (guided tour 45 min and 35 min for the Harem) - The Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Monday and Thursday (guided tour, open from 9 h 30 to 16 h, 15 h in winter -. the mosques are open daily from 8 am 30 pm from 30 to 18, are closed to visitors during prayers.





Local transport

Even for the best walkers, public transport in Istanbul are a must, as the city covers more than 5000 km2. The means are very varied ... The tram is a good option because Istanbul is a very Bottled city. This is ideal for getting around cheaply and quickly! There are two trams in Istanbul. The old tram is a unique journey on Istiklal Cad. You can take it to Taksim. The second, more modern, connects to Sultanahmet Eminönü through Beyazit. It is very convenient, but avoid at peak times.




  Depending on your destination and your desires, you also have at your disposal the funicular, taxi (they are yellow from midnight to 6 am the rate calculated by a meter is 50% more expensive), water taxis, commuter trains The car and the dolmus (very good collective taxi market following a regular route and stopping on request). This (pronounced "dolmouche") is the most authentic mode of transport.






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