July 4, 2009 – 7:16 am
Istanbul II [updated with pics and more; first posted 09/03/09]
I went to Topkapi Palace, (used 1465 to 1863) right around the corner from my hostel. Along one side of it, the buildings are actually built right up to the wall, even following the shape of the walls. I paid my 20 TL entrance fee and …
Emek Hotel Istanbul - Reviews and Cheap Rates
The fun way to share travel advice and meet other travelers. Search for: … Close to the accommodation you will find the impressive Topkapi palace and the amazing Grand Bazaar. Another must-see attraction among …(see more)the city’s historic monuments is the Blue Mosque. Hotel Emek offers a range of services designed to make you feel at home. Among other amenities, the accommodation provides a free Internet Point, which can be used for a limited time, a terrace and a …
Guide to Topkapi Palace
Guide to Topkapi Palace. When Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror took Istanbul in 1453, he first ordered the construction of a new palace for this new Ottoman capital, on a site in the …
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Your travel agent can demonstrate how Istanbul is truly a bridge between East and West, as well as representing a unique metropolis where Europe and Asia intermingle. For almost two thousand years, Istanbul has been a focal point of interchange … of the historical culture of the Turks when you visit the Sultanahmet district where the architectural treasures from the Byzantine Constantinople era are located: the Blue Mosque, Haghia Sophia and the stunning Topkapi Palace. …
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One night he stood chicago chicagobestpricecom deal discount event flight sport travel decided, was simply eccentric. Take a day to enjoy the splendor of the artistic and architectural delights that can be found in Topkapi Palace. …
Sleep, visit friends, get sick, sleep again…
He got tons of pictures of the Topkapi Palace, which I didn’t care about visiting but now I’m suddenly jealous and want to go… anyways, hopefully I’ll post those another time - but he also met this sweet little old man who knits …
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We visited Topkapi Palace. Incidentally, Chris had a bit of a surprise for me when he arrived: he’d learned Turkish, well enough to pass as a local as long as he didn’t talk too much. As a game, he decided to see if he could get us into …
Cradle of Religions (16 Days) Istanbul-Izmir-Kusadasi-Patmos …
After breakfast we take a visit to the brilliant Topkapi Palace, the administrative center for nearly 400 years for the Ottoman Empire, one of the greatest empires of the world. Topkapi Palace is certainly the most important historical …
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