Turkey, Istanbul - by Carlo Rappa |
Time Zone: GMT - Winter +2h, Summer +3h
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Currency: Lira Turca (LT) |
Where to stay:
Hotel Albatross 4*, Hotel Ceylan Intercontinental 5*, Hotel Old City 5*, Hotel Almina 3*, Hotel Arden City 4*, Hotel Barcelo Topkapi 4*
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Where to eat:
Indulge into the real Turkish Kebab on every corner! Restaurant usually serve fresh food in Istanbul. Pick your best in Kumkapi area for fishes lovers, or dive within the historical Sultanahmet area for a traditional Ottoman service, or enjoying a magnificent view from the the Galata Bridge while dining.
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What to eat:
Ottoman Cuisine, Meze (starters), Veg or Non-Veg Kebab. Try also Turkish Tea (Chai)!
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To visit:
Sights such as Haghia Sofia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Galata Tower. Areas such as Grand Bazaar for bargaining shopping lovers, Istiklal Street for trendy shoppers and cafeteria, Sultanahmet for traditional Turiskish delight. |
Tips/Curiosities:
Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world situated on two continents? Istanbul is not the capital of Turkey but Ankara. Visa can be purchased upon arrival at the airport for most of the countries.
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