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In the museum is a great and important gallery devoted exclusively to cosmetics, beads and small female figurines. All these objec

Palaces in Istanbul

Beylerbeyi Palace

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In Istanbul we took several trips, one was a Bosphorus cruise, where we visited Beylerbeyi Palace, under the intercontinental brid

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

The Footprint of Muhammad

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The Holy Custody rooms are the most curious and holy in the Topkapi Palace. Only a select few could enter and here lie sacred Musl

Neighborhoods in Istanbul

Eyüp District

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The conservative Eyüp district takes its name from an important follower of Mohammed Ayub Ansari, a revered member of Islam. His t

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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sarcophagus of the Crying Women

At the end of the room where we found the sarcophagus of Alexander is the sarcophagus of Distress. It often goes unnoticed. For me

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Roman Mosaics

This collection of mosaics from the Archaeological Museum is rather rare and signicant when compared to the Bardo Museum in Tunis,

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Haseki Hürrem Sultan Hamamı

Since ancient times, every major mosque had a "hamam" (bathhouse) in the building or near it. Of course, the Hagia Sophia is no ex

Bus Stations in Istanbul

Esenler Otogarı Bus Station

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Although in Istanbul there are many other bus stations, Uluslararasi is the main terminal (for intercity and international routes)

Train Stations in Istanbul

Haydarpasa Train Station

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The outside of the train station of Anatolian side impresses with its size and facade, which looks more like a castle in southern

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sea of Marmara

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Istanbul is on the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea that separates the Asian part of Europe

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Palaces in Istanbul

Aynalıkavak Palace

The imperial palace was built to provide accommodation for the retired sultans. Around many gardens were built, Jewish and Greek .

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sidamara Sarcophagus

The Sidamara Sarcophagus (named as it was found in that region) is considered, along with Alexander and Aflijidas, one of the most

Statues in Istanbul

Kourós Statues

This museum has an important collection of kouros (Greek statues of men, the archaic period). As people accustomed to seeing Roman

Neighborhoods in Istanbul

Kumkapi District

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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Milion

This fourth century stone pillar is all that remains of the old Byzantine triumph arch (from which all road distances were measure

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Topkapi Palace Kitchens

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One of the most amazing things in Topkapi Palace are, curiously, their huge kitchens. Impossibly-sized pots and giant fireplaces w

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Audience Chamber at Topkapi Palace

The current eighteenth century and were brought here the most important embajadors and foreign officials to have an audience with

Shops in Istanbul

Crafts Kuruyemis

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Shop for Kuruyemis crafts at 54, Spice Bazaar, it's one of the most desirable places if you want to buy the popular "hookahs", "si

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