This new edition offers detailed information on accommodation, national parks, and the abundant wildlife of the island. It features illuminating descriptions of ancient sites not to be missed and up-to-date details of the current political and economic situation. Tips on how to travel safely and avoid the trouble spots are also included.
What Will Your Istanbul Encounter Be? Getting giddy with the whirling dervishesRich kilims, dazzling jewellery and marketplace banter in the Grand BazaarTaking your time to muse on artistic inspiration at Istanbul ModernDining like a sultan on meze selections or fabulously fresh fishGreek liturgies, Macedonian synagogues or Albanian meatballs on a Golden Horn cruiseChasing Medusa's head and ghostly carp in the subterranean Basilica Cistern Discover Twice the City in Half the Time Full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigationOur Turkophile author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, architectural treasures and ferry tripsUnique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short breakLocal experts reveal Istanbul's secrets: from crime author Barbara Nadel's favorite neighborhood to a Grand Bazaar jeweller's cafe recommendations
Offers maps, helpful recommendations, authoritative background information, and up-to-date coverage of things to see and do, for travelers of every budget.
3D features on the two biggest sights, Aya Sofya and the Topkapi Palace; Features great insider tips; Includes full-colour, pull-out map; Expanded planning section.
Istanbul en quelques jours pour... ... S'asseoir en tailleur et admirer les céramiques des plus belles salles du palais de Topkapi (p.44) ... Boire du raki en écoutant la rengaine des musiciens de Nevizade Sokak (p. 17) .. Se prélasser dans la vapeur et sous les mains expertes d'un masseur dans un hammam (p. 19) ... Aller et venir entre les rives des deux continents lors d'une croisière sur le Bosphore (p. 113) ... Sentir les effluves de safran, de caviar et de café sur le marché aux épices (p.61) ... Explorer les multiples passages et les boutiques animées de Beyoglu (p.76)
