America's #1 bestselling travel series Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer's Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do. More annually updated guides than any other series 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design Frommer's Istanbul takes you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Experience Istanbul like a local, thanks to our author's tips on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams. Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; walking tours through the city's grandest plazas and ancient back streets; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth history and culture appendix that discusses the history, arts, language, and religions of Istanbul; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
We only had a few days to visit Istanbul and this guide was great for helping us make the most of the time we had.
Frommer's Istanbul 2008
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 16 years ago
My husband and I returned from Istanbul two days ago. This guide is as great as the many other Frommer's guides. My only complaint is that the admission fees to many of the sites suggested are double the listed price in this guide. I was a little surprised given the fact that this book is a recent release. For example, admission to Topkapi Palace is listed as 10 TYL with an additional 10 TYL for entry into the Harem. The actual cost is 20 TYL for admission into the palace and an additional 15 TYL for the Harem which is located near the exit of the palace. By the time, we finished touring the palace the Harem was closed. I was a little disappointed by that. Overall, Istanbul is a fascinating city and this guide helped us explore the many layers of history. Enjoy!
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