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Istanbul has aroused the curiosity of the traveler, running between the continents of Europe and Asia

Anchored in rich and colorful history, the city of Istanbul, the largest in Turkey, straddling the continents of Europe and Asia. This the minarets, as in a fairy tale of a thousand and one nights, stand majestically in the sky, while imposing mosques, target = "_self" title = "In the old Silk Road and again between China and Pakistan"> ancient castles and palaces to enhance the luxury horizon stock. Historically, Istanbul dates back over 2000 years, although the first inhabitants of Turkey, Catal Hoyuk been known for long. Founded by tribe of Megara in about 650 sailors a. C., the city was named Byzantium. Constantine was the emperor who built and called the city, dedicating the "New Rome "in Constantinople and moved the center of the Roman Empire the Italian shores of what is now Istanbul. In Constantinople, the city has prospered from 330-1453 AD What followed was close to the birth of the Ottoman Empire and the conquest of Constantinople by Mehmet II. Constantinople was to be nothing more. The new town Istanbul has been proclaimed the capital of Turkey until 1922, when the seat of government moved to Ankara. Istanbul has its fill of contrasts that blends the old and new. A city full of tracks give way to picturesque cobblestone streets and old wooden villas. Large hotels height, elegant restaurants and casinos emit a cosmopolitan air, providing comfort for the pleasure seekers, while department stores rustic cafe serving freshly brewed coffee and hot Turkish cay (tea) in small vessels and dishes doner kebab vendors cut strips from a passing or two.

Istanbul is situated on both sides of the picturesque Straits of Bosphorus, which connects East and West. Curiously, it is Western or European half of the city that houses its beautiful attractions. A complete tour of this treasure of Turkish delight no more often from the old town land lodged between the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus. Obligations in case of discovery "Directions include the mosque Sultan Ahmet, Hagia Sophia, Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, the second century of the Hippodrome, site of the ancient chariot races, and the Topkapi Palace harem Grand Bazaar and the somewhat mysterious Yerebatan Cistern, an underground palace housing large Corinthian columns. Equally captivating Kariye Museum, the Archaeological Museum, Dolmabahce Palace and Fortress Europe and Anatolia.

Revered as a masterpiece in the Islamic world, the Mosque of Sultan Ahmet visitors love samples of Turkish classical art and is also known as the Blue Mosque, under the command of more than 20,000 blue Iznik tiles handcrafted ceramic used in interior. It is easily distinguished by six minarets (the only mosque in the world that has this issue), housing a large mosque incredible windows, a beautiful central dome 23.5 meters in diameter, a marble minbar (pulpit) and wall inscriptions of verses from the Koran. A few steps from the Blue Mosque you provides face to face with Santa Sofia a reputation as a former basilica of the best examples of architecture of all time. Really interesting, Hagia Sophia has a large dome that rises 50 meters, several murals mosaic Christian, Byzantine columns and other precious artifacts. When Turks have conquered Istanbul, Hagia Sophia became a mosque which explains the presence of several Islamic ornaments. After serving as a place of Christian worship for 916 years and 477 for a mosque, Hagia Sophia became a museum, to be admired by visitors of every race and religion.

Considered as one of the most magnificent mosques in Istanbul, Mosque of Suleiman the Magnificent Beauty Teutonic is built in the middle of 1500. Four minarets under impressive huge dome. The walls are decorated with Turkish calligraphy, while stained glass depicting scenes from the region through the area of the mihrab (niche prayer). The most important monument is the Topkapi Palace, the oldest and largest of its kind in the world. Situated on the acropolis of Byzantium once stood Palace of 700,000 square meters overlooking the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Sea of Marmara. You need more than several hours to control the remarkable collection Chinese and Japanese porcelain, European porcelain, glasses and cutlery on the screen. The palace also has a fine exhibition of imperial costumes and a magnificent collection of treasures ranging from jewelry dart full of helmets and objects of the famous Topkapi dagger 18th century adorned with four bright emerald diamonds. Another masterpiece, the 86-carat spoonmaker pear-shaped diamond, considered one of the largest in the world, embraced by two rows of 49 brilliant-cut diamonds inlaid with gold. The diamond, as legend has its origin in the sale by a manufacturer of spoons poor aware of their market value of this gem of simple wooden spoons. Composed of 400 rooms, Topkapi's harem as long as the home of the mother, sisters, wives, concubines and the son of the Ottoman sultans. During a walk through the halls and rooms of the harem, a party may be in the eyes luxury of this place.

For travelers with time on their hands, a visit to the Kariye Museum Chora and captive insurance. Located just outside downtown, this small church of Rome is the birthplace of the famous Byzantine frescoes. However, another interesting option is to visit the shrine of Eyub ENSAR, standard-bearer of the Prophet Mohammed. old cemetery on a hill near the sanctuary attracts thousands of pilgrims. A path that goes through these cemeteries will take you to the famous Pierre Loti cafe opening pleasant panorama of the Golden Horn participation as a typical tourist which enjoys a panoramic view of the city, followed by a night-time alternative to Pierre Loti, like walking through a cemetery in the dark and gloomy winter was undoubtedly the idea of someone in a romantic evening. The best view of the night I found was offered by a restaurant on the roof, aptly named "Panorama" in Etap Marmara Hotel in Taksim Square. Hence, without the smog pollution in Istanbul visible during the day, the sight of the old city while enjoying the moon, its minarets brighter and attractive, is a gift that will never forget. Travelers, whether on a budget or no, you say it is almost impossible to avoid collecting a souvenir or two. Buy Istanbul include ethnic Turkish rugs, kilims woven leather and suede, tile) hand painted (mostly in shades of blue, hung on the wall, plates and dishes, silverware, brassware, hand-beaten copper and onyx items, embroidered bags, jewelry, wood stone carved meerschaum pipes.

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