Timinator (7982 points) 11-07-2008

The Aya Sofya is also known as Sancta Sophia in Latin, Haghia Sofia in Greek, and the Church of the Divine Wisdom in English. This is probably t... more...

jaimep (1232 points) 04-04-2008

So worth the visit and the bustle of crowds. Allow 4-5 hours here. They offer an audio guide for 5YTL, although I felt the Frommer’s guidebook was ... more...

Timinator (7982 points) 09-07-2008

Technically the Sultan Ahmet I mosque, everyone knows it as the Blue Mosque. It was built in the early 17th century to rival the size and beauty of... more...

Timinator (7982 points) 13-03-2008

"Yerebatan Sarnici" in Turkish, the Basilica Cistern is an amazing underground reservoir. It's 143m long and 65m wide, was created as a water suppl... more...

bulutaslan (45 points) 09-07-2008

One of the greatest sight-seeing points of Istanbul and the bosphorus. The facilities enhancing entertainment around are a café belonging to mun... more...

iMan (311 points) 01-04-2008

I have only been to this restaurant thrice and was impressed with its variety of fish and the quality of its cooking and service. My Grandfather us... more...

OsmanTR (832 points) 23-04-2008

Hello now begans the sunny time and I started again with my Photosafarie in and around Istanbul. Last year, I took always Photos from the European ... more...

gotiges7 (1626 points) 09-07-2008

What I really like about The Grand Bazzar in Istanbul, is that it isn't primarily a tourist market. It's like a 600 year old shopping mall that sel... more...

Timinator (7982 points) 09-07-2008

With over 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the world's largest covered markets. Eat a big breakfast, but on your haggling hat, be... more...

savasorama (47 points) 28-05-2008

One of the finest theatres in Istanbul. Almost every single play of this theater draws full house. Its owner is one of the greatest actor in Turkey... more...