Istanbul aka: Constantinople

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• wisepig added Istanbul to the list National Geographic 50 Places of a Lifetime 1999 13 days ago
• Robertkk added Istanbul to the list 100 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe 2 months ago
• Robertkk removed Istanbul from the list 100 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe 2 months ago
• Robertkk added Istanbul to the list 100 Most Beautiful Cities in Europe 2 months ago
• Robertkk added Istanbul to the list 100 Most Beautiful European Cities 2 months ago
• rastacourage added Istanbul to the list Top Places To Go 4 months ago
• pinkpollyanna added Istanbul to the list Places Featured on Season 21 of The Amazing Race 5 months ago

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• Istanbul (historically Byzantium and later Constantinople; see the other names of Istanbul) is the largest city of Turkey and the third largest city in the world. The city covers 27 districts of the Istanbul province.[2] It is located on the Bosphorus Str http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Istanbul
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• A More Intimate Grand Bazaar by YIGAL SCHLEIFER February 10, 2008 If you want to return from Istanbul with truly memorable souvenirs, head over to the winding streets of Cukurcuma, the city’s funky antiques district. (read article)
• Ottoman Rules by SUNA ERDEM May 20, 2007 (read article)
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Activities in Istanbul

Discover Imperial Istanbul on this private half-day sightseeing tour. Visit Hagia Sophia, which is today one of the most magnificent museums in the world and look for a bargain at the Grand Bazaar. At the Hippodrome see the famous obelisk from Egypt, a... $36.25

An Istanbul Port Private Departure Transfer is the easiest way to get from Istanbul Port to your Istanbul hotel. Don't battle with trying to decipher a local bus schedule, instead feel a sense of relief as you spot the driver who will be waiting for you. $8.75

Don't spend time stressing out trying to organize transport for your cruise home, book an Istanbul Port Private Departure Transfer right here. After all, surely you would prefer to spend more time exploring and learning rather than wasting precious vac... $8.75

A visit to Gallipoli is a moving experience for all visitors to Turkey, particularly for those from the ANZAC nations of Australia and New Zealand. If you are short on time but do not want to miss out on visiting this famous part of the country, a day ... $125.00

Let us make your arrival hassle free with an Istanbul Airport Private Arrival Transfer. Avoid all the stress that comes with trying to get from A to B when you're in a foreign country as your driver will be waiting to meet you and take you directly to ... $8.75