Istanbul

This first edition of the Time Out Istanbul Guide has been written and researched by residents of this ancient, continent-straddling metropolis. From strolling around the Sultanahemet and bargain hunting at the Grand Bazaar to exploring the city's vivid nightlife, here is an authoritative and critical assessment of the Turkish cultural capital in all its aspects. The Istanbul Guide includes:The unmissable sights--from Roman splendours and the glories of Byzantium to masterworks of Ottoman architecture.Places to stay-- palatial retreats, boutique pensions and backpacker dorms.Eclectic entertainment--how to use a hamam, where to whirl with the dervishes, draw on a water pipe and dance on table tops with the Turks. Plus extensive coverage of traditional Turkish music.Eating and drinking--courtyard cafés and cosmopolitan kitchens, meze, meyhane and the best of budget dining.Trips out of town--to the Black Sea coast, Gallipoli and Troy, the islands of the Sea of Marmara, the mosques of Edirne.All with full details of opening times, prices and transport.

Collectif (Auteur) - Verschenen op 01/02/2004 bij Time Out