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Cemeteries in Istanbul

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Eyüp Cemetery is one of Istanbul's most beautiful and certainly its most daunting. Graves are arranged from the base to the top of

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

The Tiled Kiosk

Besides the Ancient Orient Museum and the Archaeological Museum in the "artistic" complex in the gardens of Topkapi Palace we foun

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Whirling Dervishes

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The dervishes are part of Muslim mysticism (Arabic mysticism known as Sufi) an unusual practice, specifically a sacred dance consi

Islands in Istanbul

Prince Islands

Prince or Adalar Islands are a part of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara. They are composed of nine islands, the largest b

Of Touristic Interest in Istanbul

Bosphorus Cruise Day Trips

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You cannot say that you visited Istanbul if you have not seen its wonders from the water, either by arriving or departing on a cru

Museums in Istanbul

Miniaturk

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Truth and fact allow this museum to give a broad overview of all the architectural beauty of Turkey and Greece. We toured the muse

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Cemeteries in Istanbul

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Historical Monuments in Istanbul

Walled Obelisk

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Little is known of the Stone Obelisk ending at the Hippodrome. Dating from the fourth century it's crowned with a bronze pineapple

Historical Monuments in Istanbul

İstanbul Sirkeci Terminal

This is a mythical station which was formerly the end of the journey of the Orient Express. The building still retains its origina

Football Fields in Istanbul

Mummies of Sidon

In the same room where we found the sarcophagi of Sidon, we also saw a pair of mummies of the same civilization in an excellent st

Bus Stations in Istanbul

Turkish Taxi

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I like to watch taxis - some are easily identifiable, are usually brightly colored and all the same, but there are countries where

Statues in Istanbul

Statue of the god Bes

This strange statue welcomes you to the Archaeological Museum of Istanbul. I loved the cut that it was made with: very crude, almo

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sidon Tombs Stelae

The stelae in the Istanbul Archaeological Museum are fascinating mainly because of their good condition. Contemplate the Hellenist

Spa in Istanbul

Hammam Suleymaniye

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It is a private hamam can be accessed only by booking through a hotel or travelling agency. This information is NOT on their websi

Museums in Istanbul

Children's Archaeology Museum

Another thing that makes the Istanbul Archaeology Museum an especially recommended place is having a space dedicated especially fo

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Sarcophagi from the Roman Period

In the Archaeological Museum there are lots of rooms with sarcophagi by unfamiliar anonymous authors that go unnoticed. But I love

Statues in Istanbul

Greek Statues of the Classical Period

This museum also has a collection of classical Greek statues (V and IV century BC) including the fine Demeter (goddess of the Eart

Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul

Atatürk: the Father of the Turks

Things to do in Istanbul

The top 242 attractions in Istanbul