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Frommer's Istanbul takes you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Experience Istanbul like a local, thanks to our author's tips on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams.
Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; walking tours through the city's grandest plazas and ancient back streets; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth history and culture appendix that discusses the history, arts, language, and religions of Istanbul; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
Synopsis
With tips on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and more, this guide takes visitors to Istanbul beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Original.
Synopsis
Frommer's. The best trips start here.
Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer.
Insider tips on Istanbul's hidden architectural wonders, plus comprehensive coverage of the city's dining and nightlife scenes.
Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not.
Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget.
Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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About the Author
Lynn A. Levine is author of Frommer’s Turkey and has contributed to a number of other titles, including Frommer’s Italy from $90 a Day and Frommer’s Southeast Asia. Her work has appeared in the Boston Globe, Elle, MSNBC/Newsweek Budget Travel, Travel Holiday, and the UN Chronicle. When not writing about travel, she is a communications consultant for UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare. She also runs the website www.talkingturkey.com.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
1 Best of Istanbul.
2 Planning Your Trip to Istanbul.
3 Suggested Istanbul Itineraries.
4 Getting to Know Istanbul.
5 Where to Stay.
6 Where to Dine.
7 Exploring Istanbul.
8 Istanbul Strolls.
9 Shopping.
10 Istanbul After Dark.
11 Side Trips from Istanbul.
Appendix A Istanbul in Depth.
Appendix B Useful Turkish Terms & Phrases.
Index.