Capture the essence of Istanbul. From watching dervishes perform their famous whirling dance to relaxing for the night in a Turkish bath. Photos, illustrations, unique 3D models and birds-eye-view maps of all the major sites ensure you don't miss a thing. Clue up on the basics, from the most comfortable places to stay (whatever your budget) to the best bars and restaurants. Discover where the locals go, enjoy relaxing entertainment, amazing sites and retail therapy, exciting sports, scenic walks or drives, thematic tours and colourful festivals. All you need for an unforgettable trip.
The Rough Guide to Turkey is the most comprehensive travel guide to this unique country straddling both Europe and Asia — and bordering countries as diverse as Greece in the west and Iran in the east. Alongside an array of stunning images, you'll find insightful coverage of everything this country from the Mediterranean beaches that play host to nesting turtles to the soaring mountain ranges spangled with Alpine flowers, from legendary ancient sites, such as Troy, to the exotic, domed skyline of Byzantine and Ottoman-era Istanbul. Practical advice details how to travel through this vast and varied country. Up-to-date descriptions of the best restaurants, hotels, and shops suit all budgets. And city maps help you navigate the fifteen-million-plus metropolis of Istanbul and other smaller destinations, such as the frontier settlement of Dogubeyazit, in the shadow of biblical Mt. Ararat. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Turkey . Series For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more.
Der Vis-à-Vis-Reiseführer Istanbul präsentiert die Stadt mit detaillierten Aufrisszeichnungen der wichtigsten Sehenswürdigkeiten wie der Blauen Moschee und der Hagia Sophia. Highlightseiten und Themenkästen bieten praktische Informationen zu Moscheebesuchen, türkischen Bädern und osmanischer Kalligrafie. Inklusive Extra-Karte zum Herausnehmen!
