Turkey Tourism
Istanbul the magnificent city of Istanbul has many unique and fascinating features. It is separated by the Strait, in Asia, Europe and modern Istanbul's old city, two continents, reaching the world's only city. These two successive empires, Christian Byzantine and Islamic capital during the living situation is unique in the Ottoman Empire, the legacy of both. The modern city of Istanbul, the location can be seen today on the water, such as a commercial shipping port and military lookout, and made a very coveted site as the capital of the Roman Empire, Constantinople, known as the,, was attractive as a center of world trade in 1453, until Mehmet sultans of the Ottoman Empire and the imperial center, this claim was for. After the War of Independence the capital moved to Ankara, but Istanbul still remains the commercial, historical and cultural heart of Turkey today. Charm and character of Istanbul lies in its infinite variety, and a mass of contradictions. Its fascinating history of the city's Byzantine ruins, splendid palaces, ancient mosques and churches, hammams (bath-houses) and exotic bazaars became a living legacy. Modern Istanbul's popular bars and nightclubs, western boutiques, office blocks and exudes the elegant suburbs.
Call heralds the start of each day and pray to unscrupulous carpet merchants in the city, shopping, religion, veiled women and the poor, beggars, forming a chaotic social and cultural mixture comes to life with 11 million residents. Participated in a noisy crowd. Excessive capitalization of awe for tourists and the tourism trade is the best and easiest way to explore the old city on foot, but to other areas, bus, taxi or dolmuses which have a cheap public transport network (shared minibus taxis), tramways and Istanbul some of the endless traffic pressure relieved a new subway system. Akbil electronic kiosks can be obtained from a private transit, local bus, tram, metro and ferries using the way of a discount. Ataturk Airport is an underground metro line Aksaray Quick Esenler and runs the main city bus station and another said, extending north of Taksim Square, Levent district. Buses are slow and crowded, bus drivers do not sell them the tickets must be purchased in the open buffets. Dolmuses yellow taxis and private buses more comfortable and much cheaper, but the foreigners call a taxi and the meter charge for the hotel, they are widely recommended to ensure it is functioning. Ratio of night to take a taxi (at night) until the day rate (daytime) can be up to 50% more expensive. Dolmuses can be hailed anywhere along their set routes. Passenger ferry an enjoyable way to see the city, and a rail network stretching along the coast there are Mamara. The driver or a car rental is not recommended due to traffic congestion and bad driving standards.
City
Istanbul's most important architectural diversity of attractions, sightseeing in Istanbul, as well as education becomes a challenging and visually satisfying has a selection of historical buildings. Istanbul City Hagia Sophia, the magnificent mosaics decorated with a giant offers attractions such as museums and the old cathedral. Another iconic attraction in Istanbul, its graceful minarets and domes-layer, is the Blue Mosque. 1. century, the Sunken Palace, the underground columns, supported by hundreds of Istanbul, an important turning point. While sightseeing in Istanbul,
The old town offers visitors a 360 degree panoramic views of the Galata Tower. Nearby, 5 century, Great Walls, 1453 by the Ottoman Empire conquest, stand testament to the city's resistance. The Grand Bazaar, or Covered Bazaar, the oldest and largest covered bazaar in the world, should be seen in Istanbul for a while.
Shopping
Shopping in Istanbul, old, new antique, exotic and a mixture of pure kitsch. Souvenirs, spices, leather goods, carpets, rugs, and all the popular tourist buys land, but the experience and bargain hunting for everything from taking, is more about wandering the winding streets and markets. The most important market in more than 4,000 shops and enough, even the whole market is surrounded by a maze of streets lined with shops, not just in this case, the Grand Bazaar, a! Just about every thing and one thing can be a skill base and bargaining in the Grand Bazaar. Beyazit Square in the Egyptian market and the flea market worth visiting. Outside the Grand Bazaar in the east, place to buy jewelry and fine arts Nuruosmaniye Street boutiques can be found nestled in the adjoining streets. Istanbul is a shopping trip can be found all over town and specialist shops and bazaars Turkish delight, is not complete without buying a box. Many shops are open until about 09:00 to 08:00 Istanbul and religious prayers in the mosque for trades will be closed for an hour at noon on Friday. Shops are closed on Sundays in many areas. Depending on the nature of the goods purchased from non-European tourists can apply for a tax refund. TL100 Turkey minimum purchase to qualify for reimbursement when purchasing a product and visitors, KDV refund request form should be requested. Once the sun sets at night not only comes to life in Istanbul to count the ones I know. Belly dancing in the city night life with an astonishing range of cutting edge techno, there is. All of these activities, rare wine bars, jazz joints and hip rooftop bar is plenty Beyoà ° lu. In contrast, few significant place in the field of tourism are the Blue. One of many famous Turkish tavern taverns-to-plate type of raki and dinner entrees start. Some of the best nightclubs, located overlooking the Bosphorus Ortakoy. The most popular two superpowers, both Reina and Sortie famous millionaires and has effortlessly hip. For jazz, classics, Nardis Jazz Club and the Istanbul Jazz Center on a permanent deal. Clubs and bars stay open too late and the drinks are good prices compared with European cities. Be careful when visiting strip joints or dancing clubs - these are notorious for ripping off tourists. Everything is set up before ordering price. Check out the Turkish Daily News, Time Out Istanbulor local listings.
Children's Travel
Istanbul is a family resort, but not typically spend a few days if this great city has plenty of attractions for children, high-quality island beach vacation or while on the road. Children learn about space and stars one thing can be enjoyed swimming with the dolphins. In fact, children's attractions in Istanbul that many children the opportunity to learn as they play, such as training fun.
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Airport code: IST
Full Airport Name: Istanbul Ataturk International Airport
Location: Airport, 15 miles (23km) west of Istanbul takes place.
Time Zone: GMT +2 (GMT +3 last Sunday in March on the last Sunday in October).
Phone Number: Tel: +90 212 465 5555.
Terminal Transfer: 10 minutes, just walking through the tunnel access to the subway. Shuttle buses and taxis are also available. Ground Transportation: The Metro system, including Istanbul, the city provides a quick and easy access to the intercity bus terminal. Tickets cost around YTL 1.30. Use the Metro station and the Eminonu ferry or Sea Bus docks Zeytinburnu a tram to reach the transfer. Havas airport buses go to Taksim Square, or Kozyatağı Departure terminal is connected to the door. Shuttle bus from 04:00 until 01:00 and the city 40 minutes before moving. Taxis are also available and cost about $ 20 in the city. Taxi rates higher than 50 percent between midnight and 06:00. Car Rental. Car rental companies Avis, Budget, Hertz, Alamo, National and Sixt are Airport Taxis: Istanbul Ataturk Airport is 15 miles (23km) west of Istanbul, and it takes thirty minutes reached the Taksim Square. Wages in Istanbul, but a large extent the target should be around U.S. $ 20. Check up to fifty percent higher at night. Open only metered taxis to take passengers and drivers should insist on meters. Airport Facilities: Banks, ATMs and bureaux de change are available. A pharmacy, children's games room, hairdresser, florist, newsstand and medical services are available. Facilities for disabled people is good, but with special needs should make arrangements in advance with their airline. Other facilities, tourist information and hotel reservations, bars, restaurants (very overpriced), duty-free shopping, conference center, post office, and includes 24-hour left luggage. Departure Tax: None.
Climate in Istanbul
During the summer the weather in Istanbul, June and September average 82 ° F (28 ° C) in temperature between the hot and humid. The summers are relatively dry, but rain does occur all year round. In winter it's cold, wet, and usually are profitable. Snow may be heavy rainfall, but temperatures rarely drop as low as freezing point. Istanbul is a city also tend to be windy.
Other parts of Turkey
Beach holidays and especially for visitors from Western Europe to Turkish delight and Blue Cruise, but also plays a central role in the Turkish tourism industry. Most beach resorts, especially along the Mediterranean coast near Antalya, southwestern and southern diamond is located along the coast. Turkey's tourism capital, is also regarded as Antahilly. [1] Great holiday resorts in Bodrum, Fethiye, Marmaris, Kusadasi, Cesme, Alanya and includes Didim.
Lots of cultural space in a country other than the roar of Ephesus, Troy, Pergamum, the Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Trabzon House sites include] (where one of the oldest monastery Sumela Monastery), Konya (poet Rumi spent) most of his life, Didyma, Church of Antioch, religious places in Mardin (such as Deyrulzafaran Monastery) and the ruined cities and landscapes of Cappadocia. (See list of Archaeological Sites Sorted by Country-Turkey)
Tourism is a relatively small level of armed conflict, although declining, Diyarbakir, a city that is also an important date.
There is a historical city, a tourism city of Ankara, and although this is not unusual as a stop for travelers who go to Cappadocia. Having a lot of museums and cultural events in the city, has many excellent cultural life. Ataturk's Mausoleum in Ankara. The Atatürk (meaning father of Turks), founder of the tomb of the Republic of Turkey.
Properties of Turkey tourist
Foreign tourists, mainly the United Kingdom, Germany, Israel, Russia and Japan, is coming, but the Arab countries, Iran, USA, France and the Scandinavian countries, tourists are not uncommon. British, such as the Aegean tourist resorts such as Bodrum or Marmaris is a trend that tends to go on vacation, especially for the visit, southern Turkey (eg Antalya) and Japanese tourists almost exclusively go to resorts on the Mediterranean coast, while the German and Russian tourists in Istanbul and Ephesus, as seems to have historic sites (in both cases, it can be found in almost all the tourists from all over the world, but a large number of Japanese tourists visit them).
People in Spain in recent years, tourists have become frequent. In 2007, 200,000 Spaniards visited Turkey. Most Spaniards book Istanbul (it is becoming especially popular among them), visit Cappadocia hotels and many others.
