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ISTANBUL - Turkey Highlights - International Independent Film Festival : First fortnight of February - Celebration of National Sovereignty and of Children : April 23 - International Festival of Istanbul late June to mid-July - International Jazz Festival: July - Victory Day: August 30 - Ramadan ends with the festival of sugar : Date changes every year according to the lunar calendar - Republic Day : October 20 - Day Mevlevi (Whirling Dervishes ) in convents of Istanbul and other cities: December 17 The blue Mosque in Istanbul © Fotoalem- Fotolia.com City Stop 3
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ISTANBUL - TurkeyClub Med Resorts
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NEWCITY
ISTANBUL - Turkey
Time difference : + 1 h in winter as well as in summer compared with France
Public Transport: Wide range of transport: bus, taxi, tramway, funicular, underground,…Currency : 1€ = 2,5 TKY
Language : Turkish
Climate :Isanbul has four seasons. Mild in spring and autumn, the winter is cold but snow is rare. The average annual rainfall is 72 cm and it mainly occurs in December and January. The best time to visit Istanbul is spring, early summer and autumn. Winter is usually cold and rainy, snow shower may happen sometimes. The travel season begins in April, with spring. This is one of the busiest months in Istanbul.Local cuisine specialties:Turkish cuisine recollects the pleasant flavours of the Mediterranea which include Greek and Lebanese dishes: roasted meats, vegetables, chickpeas, raisins, sweets (Turkish delight), olive oil…
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Highlights- International Independent Film Festival: First fortnight of February
- Celebration of National Sovereignty and of Children: April 23
- International Festival of Istanbul late June to mid-July
- International Jazz Festival: July
- Victory Day: August 30
- Ramadan ends with the festival of sugar: Date changes every yearaccording to the lunar calendar
- Republic Day: October 20
- Day Mevlevi (Whirling Dervishes) in convents of Istanbul and other cities: December 17
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Ciragan Kempinski
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Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old
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Discover the sumptuous Topkapi Palace, residence of the Ottoman dominator between 1465 and 1830, with his treasure, his harem and stunning buildings. Continue with the landmark of history of the city: the Hagia Sophia, and with the most beautiful mosque in Istanbul: the Blue Mosque with its six minarets.During a leisurely cruise on the Bosphorus, you will discover the fabulous palaces along the banks before you join the crowd and get lost in the neighbourhood of the Grand Bazaar and its 4000 shops
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The Marmara Taksim 5*
Sultanahmet and its surroundings: the old town
The Hagia Sophia: This symbol of the Byzantine Empire was triumphant, during ten centuries, it is the largest religious monument of Christianity. The building was completed in record time for raising its dome in the sky, 55 meters above the ground, based on some pillars.
The Blue Mosque: The mosque is famous for its six minarets, which only decorate the most sacred mosques. The mosque is also known for its 21000 Iznik tiles with the blue lining which decorate the inner wall, and make it one of muslim art’s jewels..
Topkapi Palace : Topkapi was for four centuries, from 1456 to 1839, the main residence of the sultans. During these four centuries, each sovereign has made embellishments in this huge palace, building kiosks gazebo on the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, creating a library, a mosque or a steam …
ISTANBUL - TurkeyWhat to see and do in each area
The Blue Mosque
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The Hagia Sophia
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Sultanahmet and its surroundings: the old town
The Grand Bazaar : it has no less than 4000 stalls, with its 200,000 m2, it is the largest market hall in the world. Like all the bazaars, it is organized by districts with each a specific type of crafts: jewelry, carpets, textiles, mosaics, silverware,…
Egyptian Bazaar : The Spice Bazaar dates from the early eighteenth century. The bazaar at its inception, in 1600, was a drugstore where the Genoese and the Venetians came to sell their spices, medicinal plants and their perfumes
Kariye Camii: Built on a hill, surrounded by some renovated old houses, the old church of St. Saviour in Chora was transformed into a mosque. Today it is a really wonderful museum which can’t be missed during a visit of Istanbul.
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The Grand Bazaar Kariye Camii
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Hill Beyoglu: the heart of the modern city
The Block of Taksim : This important public square separates the ancient neighbourhoods of Pera and the most recent area located in the north . It is bordered in the east by the Opera and the Atatürk Cultural Center, in the south by the Holy Trinity Greek Church and Istiklal Avenue and in the west by the Taxim (Taksim) and the Armenian Church of St. John Chrysostom. The pedestrian streets of Taksim are a quiet place, just a few steps from the famous Street Istiklal and the vibrant city center.
Balik Pazari : the most friendly street of Pera, full of resturants which offer fish.
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Hill of Beyoglu Specialty fish
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The banks of Bosphorus
Dolmabahce Saray : ”Dolmabahçe" was originally a bay on the Bosphorus which was filled gradually from the seventeenth century to become the most appreciated garden by the Ottoman sultans. Several summer residences were built here throughout time and the Dolmabahce Palace itself was built between 1853 and 1856. It is the largest palace of the Bosphorus, we can see 285 bedrooms, 46 living rooms, 6 Turkish baths and 68 toilets with the usable area of 45,000 m2.
Cruise along the Bosphorus: navigating along the meandering strait, 32 km long and varying from 660 m to 3300 m of width, separating Europe from Asia and contemplate the palaces situated on its banks.
Ortakoy Mosque : The Ortaköy Mosque literally means” village in the middle ", referring to the small piece of land that is in the waters of the Bosphorus. It is located on the European side of the strait that separates Europe from Asia.
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Location : In the heart of the historic citySize: 256 rooms.Hotel features: indoor swimming pool, sauna, massage and spa *.
Availabkle room categories:Standard Room Corner Room.
Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City 5 * - Istanbul
The hotel is located close to historic monuments: Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, ...
You can enjoy shopping centers which are close to the hotel.
A restaurant, a bar and a cafe are available. *
http://www.crowneplazaistanbul.com
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Hotel Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City
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Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City 5 * - Istanbul
ISTANBUL - Turkey
Location : On the European side of the BosphorusSize: around 300 roomsHotel features: Fitness center, steam room *, jacuzzi, massage *, outdoor pool, indoor pool, hair salon * and sauna *.
Available room categoriesPark View roomSuperior Bosphorus View room
Ciragan Kempinski 5 * - Istanbul
After a few minutes walk you will be at the wonderful Dolmabahçe Palace..
The hotel offers many services: babysitting * and * care, currency exchange, complimentary newspaper ...*
The hotel offers 3 restaurants, 2 bars and a smokehouse.
http://www.ciraganpalace.com.tr
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Hotel Ciragan Kempinski 5*
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Ciragan Kempinski 5* - Istanbul
ISTANBUL - Turkey
Location : Besides the Square Taksim, at the center of IstanbulSize: 376 rooms.Hotel features: outdoor swimming pool,gym, spa , whirlpool and sauna *
Available room categories:Deluxe City View roomDelux Sea View room
The Marmara Taksim 5* - Istanbul
The hotel is at the heart of business, shopping, theaters and the main activities of the city.
The hotel is located in front of the Taksim Metro Station.
The new Marmara Taksim Gym is fully equipped and offers modern facilities, overlooking the city in it.
http://www.themarmarahotels.com
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