#17 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "Housed in an old palace overlooking the Hippodrome the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts charts the
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- "The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art is housed in the beautiful former palace of Ibrahim Pasa, the
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#12 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "According to my Rough Guide "many architectural historians are scathing about the Blue Mosque’s aesthetic
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- "The Blue Mosque was built in the seventeenth century on the orders of Sultan Ahmet I with the intention
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#23 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "Taksim Square is the location of some very upscale hotels, as well as the Ataturk Cultural Center.
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- "Taksim Square is in Beyoglu, which comprised the European area during Ottoman times. It is littered with
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#42 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "If you're more interested by the fashion side of Istanbul, be sure to visit AkMerkez on the European side of the Bosphorus. Akmerkez is situated in Etiler and houses overall 200 shops. You can find brands like
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#41 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "This church/museum contains some of the most beautifully preserved mosaics in Istanbul. Unlike many churches here, it was never converted to a mosque. It is considered one of the most important artistic and
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#43 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "Coming from the bland residential architecture and coal smoke of Istanbul, the Prince's islands are literally and figuratively a breath of fresh air. Just dots in the Sea of Marmara, these islands boast some
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#52 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "A spot from the Asian side of Istanbul. Akmar Pasaji is a two floor covered shopping arcade with numerous small shops. The main interest here is punk/rock/metal music related items. There are lots of rare CD's,
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#51 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "Let's just say that we were brought here by gentle persuasion. We were making our way back to the hotel; a well dressed young man came over to us, and asked where we were from. When we replied, he exclaimed, oh!
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#55 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "If you want to spend some time near the sea in Istanbul and want to visit some calm beaches, visit Kylios. It is village on the northern part of the Bosphorus. You can get there by local busses from Galata bus
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#54 most popular of 98 things to do in Istanbul
- "Here's another budget sightseeing option. Bucoleon Palace is the ruined remains of a Byzantine palace, and there isn't much left here. The walls alone are all that remain of this once great residence.
Finding
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