Frommer's Istanbul
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Book Overview
Let Frommer's Istanbul take you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Our expert author shares her insights and opnions on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams. Our walking tours introduce you to the city's many faces, from the back streets of ancient neighborhoods to the underground world of Byzantine ruins. Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth discussion of the city's complex history and culture; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0470591579
ISBN13:9780470591574
Release Date:July 2010
Publisher:Frommer's
Length:279 Pages
Weight:0.50 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.3" x 8.0"
Customer Reviews
2 ratings
Very USeful Guide
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
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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