Istanbul

If Ankara is heart of Turkey the city of Istanbul definitely smothering the states. Being once the centre of the Byzantian empire, it has kept in itself(himself) beauty of ancient architecture which is perfectly combined with modern buildings. Very often, Istanbul name a city-museum that near to a reality. In it it is possible to see the Byzantian palace of Erebatan, the Bosporus bridge along Black sea and many other things that involves tourists from every corner of the globe. Rounds to Istanbul, meaning visiting of "the Blue mosque" Are popular. It unique. The world sight totals six minarets. However whatever was your purpose of visiting of Istanbul, we advise to learn about it more information which is given on our site. The cultural capital of Turkey will open before you all secrets!

ACTUALLY, With approach of summer in this city the party-fever begins – many bars and clubs are opened only at this time year. And then work round the clock! All year waits for visitors Reina (www.reina. com.tr) – a dancing temple of passage Bosporus. From August, 23 till August, 28th in Istanbul will pass Turkish Grand Prix 2007 Formula 1 Istanbul, therefore to reserve more or less inexpensive hotel nearby from a line – a problem. But chance to be in time all the same to eat!

SHOPPING. The mantra of the visitor of east market sounds so: «to Bargain, bargain and once again to bargain». The fixed prices operate only in shopping centres: Akmerkez (Nispetiye cad. Ulus, Etiler) or Kanyon Shopping in Levent (Buyukdere Caddesi). Last – «a city in a city»: with apartments, offices and 160 shops, such, for example, as inexpensive shop of clothes Vakko www.vakko.com.tr) or Mavi Jeans (www.mavi.com).

MEAL. Necessarily try local snack (meze). For example, eggplants with tomatoes or with yoghurt, and also stuffed pepper (apprx. 5 euros). The best place for gourmets – the whole mile of pleasant small restaurants in Novizade Sokak in Beyoglu. The most tasty кебаб do on a grill in Komsu Kebab in Nisantasi (6 euros, Vali Konas Caddesi). And if you need a cosy place for a romantic supper, go in 360 ° Istambul (www.360 istanbul.com, the basic dish from 12 euros), at night therefrom opens a magnificent view on the city mosques illuminated by multi-coloured fires.

The NIGHT LIFE. Everyone can feel Robbie Williams, Shakiroj or any other star at least minutes on five in Klub Karaoke (www.klub
karaoke.com). An ideal place for a cocktail – Wanna (Mesrutiyet cad. No. 151, from 4 euros), very lovely barmen here work. In fashionable bar Switch (Muammer Karaca Cikmazi 3) play the best DJs of Turkey, in Roxy (www.roxy.com.tr) all young Istanbul dances under hits of the Madonna and other actual pop stars.

Hotels of Istanbul. In Istanbul it is a lot of hotels. One settle down near to the airport, others on city suburbs. There are hotels near to local sights or from east markets. You without effort will choose hotel which corresponds to your requirements and financial possibilities. Our site becomes the main assistant in it, where it is told not only, how to find suitable hotel. The guidebook will in detail explain how to reach this or that hotel, what type of transport should use in Istanbul.