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Visit Istanbul - Istanbul deserves to be among the first choices
for anyone considering a short city break. Few European cities have
anywhere near as much to offer. With three and a half thousand years
of history there's no shortage of attractions and, as the only city
on earth that straddles two continents, a visit to Istanbul is truly
a unique experience.
Formerly known as Byzantium and later Constantinople, over a period
of 1600 years the city was capital to the East Roman, Byzantine and
Ottoman empires - all of which left their indelible mark. As you
might guess this means there's plenty to see, but luckily for the
tourist most of the city's sights are close to the huge Sultanahmet
Square the heart of Istanbul.
For those who want to range further, you can't get much further away
(ideologically and culturally) than the Asian part of the city, just
across the mile wide Bosphorus. Take the trip across and you can
immediately feel the contrast.
Meanwhile, back in Europe, explore the more remote quarters of the
city off the tourist track and it's impossible to go far without
stumbling across an ancient church or mosque, Roman columns or
sections of walls from long lost ancient palaces. Days spent
wandering the narrow passages of the Grand Bazaar and wondering at
breathtaking Byzantine cathedrals and sumptuous Ottoman palaces can
be rounded off in any one of hundreds of excellent restaurants,
cafés, and bars in the city's old European quarter of Beyoglu.
History notwithstanding, Istanbul is a fast changing, modern
metropolis. The past ten years has seen a revolution as Turkey's
predominantly young population has made its presence felt, spawning
a vibrant and ever expanding nightlife. Istanbul's unique position
also adds a piquancy and variety to the vibrant culture with
entertainment showing the influence of two continents.
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