Istanbul is a magnificent city with a very ancient history. Many call him "Calibl of civilization", and this very accurately reflects reality: artifacts of all times and peoples of our civilization are concentrated here, starting with Egyptians. Many travel around the world Cheap Turkish aircraft with a transfer to Istanbul. In this case, it is not difficult to take two different tickets with a transfer instead of a single ticket with a transplant and a month and a half in Istanbul. Please note in Istanbul 2 airports: "Ataturk" near the center and the "Sabiha Gekchen" far on the outskirts.
This is where to start acquaintance with Istanbul. The program is designed for 1.5 days.
A stunning museum on 4 floors, all times are presented, starting with Egyptians. It consists of three museums - the main building, the Museum of the Ancient East and the Tipping Pavilion - and contains more than a million exhibits of various eras. The entrance 20 lir ($ 7.5) is open 9-19.
Accommodation in the center of Istanbul is expensive. For example, the bed in a 6-bed room will cost 12 dollars (with breakfast). About accommodation is better to take care in advance, for example, through the site Booking.com.
I am already written about Istanbul, only the lazy did not notice there, but we, gathering there, prepared thoroughly. Not that we are such wild provincials that megalopolises did not see. We saw, but ... Well, I confess, I frightened everyone, kneading about my impressions from a long docking and stagnaya running around the city - "Madhouse! Babel!". I in Bangkok for the first time it was more comfortable for some reason.
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In general, they collected info, tormented "deserved Istanbulians" from the site, but most importantly - sat on finished routes. The time was in the edge, only 4 days, how to shove the seamless number of attractions and just interesting places in them? Although inexpensive dinner, but not driven. Yes, and in the world still so much interesting ... Well, you know.
As a result, his own route was born, which I am here and place. Surely there will be the same sufferers who in Istanbul for the first time, and where to run - it is not clear. The places where we did not reach and did not reach, also include. To the one who wipes it all, I will make his courageous hand, I promise)
For the quality of the photo immediately, sorry, a lot from the phone, you needed to illustrate something. Everything nice pictures.
Hotel.Originally booked this hotel: Stone House OldCity. On four rooms with two rooms for 5 nights, less than 200 euros went out. But for some reason they did not like our card, a working dollar map (clarified in the bank, all payments are open). For a long time they corresponded to them through the bucking and through their website, as a result, a week before the trip, they canceled our reservation "without declaring war." Without coming into consciousness, I rushed to seek something else, the choice, let's say straight, was no longer ahti, but they found this option: Art City Hotel Istanbul and in general were satisfied. The hotel is located next to Sokollu Mehmet Paşa Camii Merehmed Pasha. Even here Serbia will walk hello)
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Transport. Istanbulkart card decided not to hurry to take, and in general, they did right. We used transport only once. Everything else is on foot, 777 hills, 20 km per day. From the airport to the hotel they took a transfer at the hotel, because it was turned around late in the evening, for sure, until the hotel did not see, on the hills, in a narrow streets. Reverse - kiwi. Taxi. On four, it was quite normal. In advance, calculate the sum of the trip by taxi, for example. You can also ask you to call a taxi at the rack at the exit from the airport, and order a car in advance maybe more possibly (urban taxi service).
By public transport from Ataturk Airport to the city, you can take the metro station, the route map (the metro has been operating from 6:00 to 00:30), and the Khavatash buses (from the airport from 4:00 to 1:00).
Cards. You will definitely use Maps.me application. Well, at least it helped us. We recommend.
First day
So on the first day the route looks like this: Sultanahmet - Gulkhan Park - Port Emineny and Bosphorus Cruise on the Ship - Dance Dance . Actually, it is all - in the southern part of the European side of Istanbul.
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First, we look at the fact that there is a blue mosque, Ayia Sophia, a basil tank. Park Gulkhan We pass through.
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Right before leaving the hill park with some ancient gazebo, and then the Bosphorus is visible. I'm trying to get on the stone fence, take off the species, but the local guard of the order with the machine gun sails from there. I do not argue and retire, I respect people with weapons. I can not even imagine why it was impossible. By the way, we do not advise you to go out of the park right away, it is better to return to the entrance through which you got into it.
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We came out and probably more with a kilometer drank up to the pier along the road, no views - on the one hand, a high fence of the railway station, on the other - some private mansions. Everything in dust, cars rushing. When we realized that we were near the station, went into it and bought tickets to the speech dervish (about Dervish).
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At the pier took bosphorus cruise Operator, whose ships are moored immediately to the right of the Galat bridge. The cost of a small circle of 12 lire, I do not remember much, not too expensive.
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Immediately, in the alleys found a big store LC Waikiki. - Turkish mass market brand, things inexpensive, but good. We can wear children. Such stores are full throughout Istanbul, the departments are in any shopping center.
Second day
The second day devoted to the northern part of the European side of Istanbul. Initially, the route looked like this: galata Tower - Ostiklal Street - Taksim Square - Sapphire Skyscrain - Rumelie Hisari Fortress - Galata Tower. As a result, the fortress disappeared, well, in general, something went wrong in the evening.
Since we still go through the racetrack, we go through it and again photographing the cats, mostly. By the way, the Egyptian columns in the morning you can see people with posters that call on free excursions According to Istanbul in English and Russian. We did not need it, and not particularly we believed in the free of charge, but it turned out true. Here I found three similar projects, but they are clearly more, and among them there are definition in Russian: Istanbul Free Tour, Free Walking Tour (2 types, old and in a new city), Free Tours in Istanbul. People write that the guides are laid out 100%, no payment, but tips are desirable.
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From the tank of the Basilica we go through Yerebatan Street. All instagrants we sincerely advise you to turn here: there are those bright hotels With the same bright restaurant courtyards (for example, Kybele Hotel). "Write" Selfie, collect hundreds of likes and you will be instigrama, we guarantee.
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On the Galat bridge with fishermen and passage we turn to the other coast of the Bay of the Golden Horn, from where we rise to Galate.
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Tower works 09: 00-20: 30, ticket price for April 2018 - 25 lir. I did not go to the tower, we have a lot of observed in the Suleimania area, why we need. But you can.
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From the Galats go to Ostiklal. And then disappear in local stores. Well, just visited the prices to look - they woke up in the fitting-up store with a pile of things. Effort of will cease this is a glible case. Do not do so. Iclayshot to the famous trams, we go to the Cathedral of St. Anthony of Paduansky and practically the subway remember that they did not eat. Eat here: Beyoğlu Halk Döner. (Address: şehit Muhtar Mahallesi, İstikLal CD. No: 10, 34435 Beyoğlu / İstanbul).
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If you do not plan to hang up in stores (although we also did not plan, hehe), you can visit French Quarter. You can get there by going to the Galatasaray school, a green building in the middle of the eystick. Actually, the French Quarter is the Street Street Fransiz Sokagi with Paris Lights: Restaurants, Shops, Multicolored Houses, Flea Market (nearby, in the Cukur Cuma quarter). Reside or drinking coffee is advised at the Tavan Arasi cafe with a terrace, climb to which you can on an old elevator. Here turkish cuisine and moderate prices.
From the taxiime we need to be at the subway to Sapphire (LEVENT Metro Station).
About "Sapphire" Read more: in 2011 in a shopping and office center Istanbul Sapphire. Overview site opened. The building itself has a height of 261 meters - it is the highest in Turkey. Lookout is located at an altitude of 236 meters, visitors do a high-speed elevator. So high sufficient that the ears lays out as in an airplane. It is said that the playground has two levels. The first is fully glazed, and the second is 2.5 m. So, in our visit, we didn't even see the second level, there was some little ladies up with a playground a couple of meters, but did not let there. I had to be satisfied with the views through the glass. The price of a ticket for April 2018 - 27 lire (for students - 22 lyters).
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It seemed to us that the sapphire would not far from the fortress Rusheli Hisari.which we saw from the side of the boat during the tour of the Bosphorus. Many call the fortress one of the most interesting places on the European side of the Bosphorus. But everyone is inclined to go to her better in the morning when few people and the sun's rays are advantageous. We did not go, but you can. Cards with bus route numbers - in slides, leaf. Back to Taksima, you can return to return on the bus from the bridge of Sultan Mohamed Fatiha.
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We descended the Sapphire in the subway and wanted to get to the metro station. But came out before him. It turned out that the station in front of the şişhane bridge is a fairness of Shanghai. Along the bay, mad traffic, a bunch of wild cats, local teenagers smoke and drink to the school (* I wonder, and they make a religion? Seriously? *). We needed to go on the bridge itself - there is a Haliç station. And I suspect that with the bridge, beautiful views on both the left and on the right bank of the Golden Horn. Well, we turn the bay on the next, the third bridge - Ataturk. It is designed very weak for pedestrian walks.
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Ahead on the hill looming a mosque Suleymaniyawhy not go. Before the mosque, we still know God knows how much, on an ancient narrow streets up - stone laying of houses, narrow windows and rare doors. There are few people) to be honest, desperate to get to the mosque ever before the mosque, how suddenly we see on the wall inscription in red paint with the arrow Süleymaniye -\u003e Thank you, an unknown good man!
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Although the mosque for visits is already closed, the sunset from its sightseeing site is simply awesome! Everything was not in vain)
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The third day
On the third day, the route is: topkapi Palace - 1) Sultanahmet, all that still want to see in the surrounding area or 2) Asian part of Istanbul .
A, I forgot to say, we did not have a kitchen block in the hotel room, well, and cook at such prices just a crime. As a result, in search of Bracfesta, the streets for Ayia Sofia went closer to the strait - a bunch of institutions, in which a normal European breakfast is served in the morning, and not for mad money, as we have at the hotel (6 euro from the face, just in case). The owners of these restaurants said that in the evenings they lower Rolling, creating a certain semblance of privacy, and pour (alcohol, I mean), the people dance before falling, etc. I did not happen to check, somehow without alcohol "city of contrasts "Inserted be healthy. But if you need - then it is there.
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On the Topkappy We need a lot of time, three hours are at least one. There is a huge number of museum premises, including harem. In a harem, a separate ticket, some of our company went there, the second part limited himself to the founded territory. At the entrance to Topkapi - Ancient Byzantine church of Saint IrinaIn which the Second Universal Cathedral was once held.
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1) In addition to the Blue Mosque, Ayia Sofia and Basilica Tanks, here at the entrance to the Gulkhan Park is located Archaeological Museum With a collection of objects of the era of Byzantium and the Ottoman Empire.
Concerning Museum card. All of the above attractions are included in the list, that is, they will be free on the map. But: there is no longer a three-day card, only for 5 days, costs 155 lire. View a list of all places or order it in advance on the site: www.muze.gov.tr.. You can buy a map directly at the ticket offices and some hotels.
2) on asian sideyou can get in two ways - on the boat or on the subway. Metro faster, but the boat is more interesting.
Ships from Emineny come to two pier! Kadykoy and Uksyudar, these are two areas in the Asian part of Istanbul. The famous maiden tower is located in Uksyudar, the Fashion quarter - in Kadykoe.
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The route is: Eminenu - Voksuddar's berth - Chamlyja Park - District Kadykёi (Quarter Fashion) - Pier Kadykoy - Emineny . Or in reverse order.
Pro Maiden Tower Everyone knows so, it can be seen from the boat, which makes a cruise on the Bosphorus, and even from sightseeing sites in the old part of the city. They write that in the tower itself there is nothing to do, and it looks best from the side.
Park Chamlyjja (Çamlıca Tepesi) got into our plan after enthusiastic reviews of touristants. The park is located on the Hill of the same name - the highest in the Asian part of Istanbul. There are few people, pleasant groves, flower beds, buffets and picnic places. But the main thing is views of the city: for Bosphorus, Golden Horn, and even on the sea and the princesses of the island.
From the park we are going to quarter Fashion, One of the two quarters of the Kadykoy region (second - Fenerbahce). Routes with buses - in slides, leaf.
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What to do here? A bunch of shops - from antique to fashionable local brands, cafes, restaurants, including roofs. And also - the Kadykoye market, it is for those who like to get acquainted with cities by visiting such traditional places. They write that there is everything: spices, sweets, sausages, cheeses, fruit, but the main thing is fish and seafood. On the market, the mass of fish restaurants, which serves the freshest seafood - from shrimps and anchovs to the sea line.
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Day four
Route: Suleimania - Overview sites and cafes with overview sites near Suleymania - Museum of Choir - Aqueduct Valentine . You may not be reached to Valente, but to go (or go) to the fortress unit, it's there the golden gates of Tsargrad, well, about the prince of Oleg remember?
We go B. Suleymaniya Right to the discovery, we are the first visitors, and we are for this bonus - the complete absence of Chinese. I have already talked in the cammones about ostrich eggs, so pay attention to them - you will not see anything else anywhere. The mosque complex includes a cemetery with mausoleums, in which the remains of Sultan Suleiman I and Rocksolan, Hurrem Sultan, are resting.
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Pardon for details, but only tourist use for: there is a free toilet. Not the one in the depths of the complex, but the one that is right in front of the central entrance (and very decent). Well, all utility use is the same)
In the morning rays of the sun, views from the site Suleimania is no worse than sunset.
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We go in cafe with sunrise platforms - There are many of them here, you will definitely notice from above and choose what you like. Initially, we were looking for this - Kubbe-I Aşk. But in the process they went here: SEFA-I HURREM CAFE RESTAURANT (). And they were satisfied, the truth is nourished. You do not eat so much, then still walk somehow.
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Hello! My name is Olga, and I am glad to offer the guests of our city a walk of different levels of "promotion."
Hiking:
Route №1, which I call the "Primitiveness of Istanbul", includes a visit to the most significant places, which is obliged to visit every newcomer in Istanbul:
- The free territory of Topkappa, with the Gulkhan Park adjacent to him (I am racing, how and where to purchase a museum card, audio guide and transport cardworking on all types of urban transport)
- Sultanahmet Square, where you are waiting for a cognitive story about creating the two most religious structures of Istanbul - Ayia Sofia and, in fact, a blue mosque.
- The area of \u200b\u200bthe hippodrome with artifacts that have a story not one hundred years, after which we will go to the real tank, where we can see what the racetrack looked like during the heyday of Byzantium
- In the area of \u200b\u200bKadirga, we capture two magnificent places: Small Ayu Sofia (with an approach) and mosque Fall Mehmed Pasha (lovers of the magnificent century - this is your topic!)
- According to the former Forum Konstantin, we pass to the Grand Bazaar (he also Caplites of Charshi), we correct the route depending on the time of the excursion - we can go "on the roofs of Istanbul", if this is not Sunday, or we sacrifice this campaign for the last walking point, but add Mario with his famous "fish in pita".
- Through the Square of the Mosque of Bayazid and Istanbul University we pass to Suleyman. Tomb of Suleiman Magnificent and Anastasia Lisovskaya (Hurrem): Legends associated with the construction of the complex and a chic observation deck overlooking the Golden Horn and Bosphorus - at your service, and before I will tell you about the abode of the Dervisian Order of the calender!
- Have you heard anything about the geometric center of Istanbul the time of Suleiman magnificent? I enlighten you in this matter, as well as we will visit the courtyard of the Swanzade Mosque (of the one who was put on the concubine, a patient with smallpox).
- From Suleymania, we will go down with you to the Golden Rogue, we turn it across the Khalich Bridge and get into the karaks, from which we will rise through the Kamondo's stairs to the Galat Tower and then, through the Istiklal with Retrotlamp, we reach Taksim Square (This item will execute if we do not go to the roofs of Capal Charshi).
Route number 2, which I call "Advanced Guest"
- We start with you our long way with the former shrine of the Christian Constantinople - the monastery of the Pantokrator, who now wears the name Zairek, if the mosque is open - will certainly look into it, the architectural style of this building will hit you in the heart. And from the height of the overview platform of a cute home cafe, under the glove box with a delicious Turkish seagull, I "pro-processing" you on the knowledge of the surroundings, which are watching out perfectly from this point. In the same way, I will enlighten you about the church of one day, which can be seen from there just great.
- Through the women's bazaar (the history of his name you, too, hear) We pass to the holy of the Saints of the Istanbulsky antique water supply - Aqueduct of Valense and are introduced into residential neighborhoods
- Mosque Fatiha Mehmed Sultan - the conqueror of Constantinople - with a church-soul history of its construction, which I will definitely tell. The square itself near it and the inner decoration of the main Sultanian mosque of their time will form you in the heart.
- Further on the bus, we are passing to the sacred place for Muslims - Eyuped Sultan complex. Optionally, we make a stop and go out to look at the European Mosque Mikhrimam and the Gate Edirnekapy, through which Fatih entered Constantinople. Ayuped Sultan - a place of pilgrimage of Muslims, since it is here that the footprint of the prophet Mohammed and his personal belongings are located!
- Bazaar with unique creams from roses, pink oils and pink water from Ssparta - it is here!
- Through the old cemetery, we climb Pierre Lotti cafe, where we make stunning pictures of the surroundings. The secrets of our family will reveal exactly in this place!
- The funicular, the bus - and we are in the area of \u200b\u200bthe Balat, which is so loved by Instagram bloggers. Plunge into the atmosphere of another Istanbul!
These two routes can be adjusted in the process of walking, the average duration of 7-8 hours. Good physical training, comfortable shoes, lack of children. Up to 4 people
The same routes can be fiered under the standard 4 hour walks (+1 hour as a gift) in agreement with you.
Walk through the Asian part "Istanbul eyes Elchina": Fashion area, tram "Nostalzhi", residential areas, cozy locations, wonderful park ... - Kadykoy at your service! Then, on public transport, we move to ocochydar: or the Kuzgundzhuk or a picturesque park to us in a walk - to choose from. Walk for 4 hours (+ 1 hour as a gift).
Up to 4 people, children from 12 years old. Meeting for a walk strictly on Emineu's pier to save time.
I also make up individual walks according to your wishes - 4-5 hours, children over 12 years old.
Automotive:
Author's walk "Historical surveys on the edge of the foul" - Yusha Teplychi, Yoros Keslei, Big Chamlyja, Speaker's embankment. The legend about who is actually buried in that picturesque place? Your worldview will turn over after this walk, and the wonderful views from the highest hills of this part of the city will give you a fabulous sensation. Do not admire!
The company up to 3 people - on a personal vehicle, over - I order a minibus from the transport company. Very popular walk, in fact, and other guides are not spent!
These walks are strictly on Sundays, not more than 3 people (on personal vehicles).
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The Turkish metropolis of Istanbul, a solicitious and noisy, spreading on both shores of the Bosphorus Strait, was founded almost 3 thousand years ago. He was the capital of the Roman Empire called Constantinople in honor of Emperor Konstantin (330-395 g). For more than 1000 years, the city served the capital of the Byzantine Empire, and from the 15th century. He became the center of the Ottoman Empire and later (until 1923) - Turkey. Istanbul, embodied the features of three world empires, a huge museum of unique monuments of architecture, religion and culture. For acquaintance with them you need a lot of time. This recommendation article suggests that Istanbul for 4 days and a route around the city.
From Ataturk Airport to the center of Istanbul, you can take a taxi (25-30 dollars), the TN1 bus (11 lira, the first flight - at 4 am) or on the Red Line of the Havalimani, where the pointers lead from the arrival terminal. For travel, a one-time coupon or Istambul map is purchased. 6 stops on the subway, then a transplant on a high-speed tram T1, going to the center. From Sabiha Airport, only terrestrial vehicles - a taxi (approximately 45 €) and Khavabas buses (15 lir, 1.5 hours on the way are sent to the center of Istanbul (approximately 45 €).
Where to stay
If you do not want to overpay for food in restaurants and want to avoid a huge cluster of tourists, we recommend staying in one of the hotels or hostels in the Ostiklal street in Baoglu. Here are resting and spend free time in cafes and restaurants, mostly locals, so prices are lower than, for example, in the center. If you want to stay in close to the main attractions in close proximity to Sultanahmet area. Another one of the most popular seats For accommodation are Aksarai and Lales. If you acquire a tour, the agent is likely to offer you a stay in one of these areas.
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Updated in the center of Istanbul, you immediately feel its multifaceted, urban vanity and noise, crowded and metabolism. Sleepy towers of minarets alternate with avant-garde heights of glass and concrete, ancient cathedrals - with entertainment centers, Vintage narrow streets - with modern wide boulevards. A pedestrian human crowd with a multi-colored stream "flows" with a rapid flow in different directions.
Mosque Ayia Sofia
The most famous religious monument of Turkey St. Sophia Cathedral (Ayia Sofia), in fact, is now the popular museum of Byzantine architecture, symbolizing the "golden age of Byzantium. More than 1 thousand years old, the cathedral remained the most grand Christian Church (537-1626 g). Erected on the site of the former basil destroyed by fires, the cathedral was designed to symbolize the power of the Byzantine emperors.
The unique church was erected by the price of painstaking daily labor 10 thousand people.
The walls are separated by white marble delivered from the same island, green marble columns - their Ephesian Temple of Artemis, porphional columns - from the Roman Temple of the Sun. Several times the cathedral suffering from earthquakes survived. It was thoroughly looted by the Crusaders (1204 g), and after the conquest of the Ottomans after partial reconstruction, it was transformed into a mosque - undoubted decoration of Istanbul and a popular tourist object. 4 minaret, rich library, madrasah, shdywan make it sought-after local residents.
Blue Mosque
Modern cosmopolitanism of Istanbul is not able to overshable the unique Islamic flavor, whose symbol is invalid architectural masterpieceFilmizing the beauty and grace of forms. The blue mosque, attracting the eyes, was visible from emerged - it is impossible to pass indifferently. The grand religious object was erected by the decree of Sultan Ahmedi as a sign of his plea about God's help in victory over enemies. 7 years was the construction of a masterpiece from the stone of expensive breeds and valuable marble grades. IN architectural style Constructions merged Byzantine and Ottoman traits that created unique look Mosque.
Virtuoso engineering solutions, the original decor of the building gave the right to call the project manager Jeweler. Prayer Niche (Makhrib) otsean from a monolithic piece of marble. Walls and ceilings inside are decorated with highly artistic lights of blue and white shades (20 thousand pieces), which gave the name of the mosque. The department for prayers (Minbar), also squeezed out of a solid piece of marble, is covered with a filigree carvings. Golden paintings, black and red ornament on the walls, magnificent stained glass windows complement rich and lush decoration.
Topkappy
Pompous, the Majestic Palace of Topkapi, built at the deception of Sultan Mehmed, 4th century was a luxurious refuge of 25 Turkish sultans. The area of \u200b\u200bmore than 170 hectares, he is the personification of the boundless power of Sultans and their irremiable wealth. With the first President of Turkey, who liberated the people from the power of the Sultanate, the palace became a museum. The massive inlet structure, called the "Cannon Gate" (so translates the top kapa) leads to the palace. Each entrance or the departure of Sultanov was accompanied by a cannon shoot, hence the name. In fact, it was a mini-state: mosques, hospitals, Jancharian barracks, workers and front palaces.
The decoration of the palace is striking the luxurious decoration and the gradation of 4 exposure-yards, acquainting tourists with the life of Sultanov. 1st yard - various office premises; 2nd - Sultanian Office, Treasury; 3rd - Sultansky chambers, harem premises; 4th - thematic pavilions. Among the exhibits are the richest collections of porcelain, jewelry.
Museum Mosaik.
Excavations produced in the 20s. 20 V. Near the Blue Mosque, they exposed the platform among the ruins, surrounded by destroyed colonnade (peristil) - the remains of the Byzantine Palace. The most valuable find was a mosaic coating (pl. 2 thousand square meters. M), adorning the palace and portico galleries. Archaeologists were shocked by the extraordinary preservation of mosaic and artistic expressiveness. On the site of the excavation was organized by the Museum (1953), which was at the beginning of the Museum of Archeology, and then to the Museum of St. Sofia. Mosaic panels "covered" with a wooden building, poorly protecting rarity from moisture and contrast temperatures. Then built a stone building (1987 g), upgraded in 2012 for the purpose of better safe mosaics.
Virtuoso skill, incredible talent and painstopping of labor of the ancient Mosedan artists shakes imagination and admires maximum realism. Numerous pillars of household and mythical topics are widely familiar with life and worldview of prehistoric ancestors: feeding baby, hunting, everyday affairs, mythological animals, etc. - only 90 genres.
Mosque Bayazid
Located in the center of the historic part of Istanbul, Bayazida Mosque - 2nd largest dome mosque of the city, built as directed by Sultan Bayazid II in 16 V. Instead of the Byzantine Forum Feodosia. With the demolition of the latter, all valuable materials: marble columns, colored stone, decorations from marble - used in the construction of a religious complex. Since Bayazid was planted not just a mosque, but a whole complex, it affected the unusual architecture of the structure. High minarets are from each other at a distance of 100 m, in the guise of buildings, early Ottoman and Western styles were mixed.
The central dome and 2 of the half-century, which he (the main dome) relies, is equipped with a large number of windows (34). Massive porphira columns support the dome group, the entire courtyard is laid out marble plates. Now the buildings entering the religious complex have a detailed appointment: the library is placed in the former caravansera and dining rooms, a unique museum of calligraphy in a religious school. Bayazid remains buried in one of the mausoleums. On the territory of the mosque regularly holds a book market, where tourists buy rare books.
Aqueduct Valentine
Looking at the Grand Construction, located in the R / not Fatih, the aqueduct of the Valentine, unwittingly remembered the winged phrase of Mayakovsky "worked with another slaves of Rome". The traditional Roman aqueduct of the colossal sizes, built in 4 V. H E., shakes with their gigantic arches with gray stone. Named in honor of the emperor Valentines, in which he was built, the aqueduct was an important part of the Constantinople water supply. The length of the structure made from the gray stone taken from the Halcidon walls was 1 km away, the height is 26 m. Everyone who has the opportunity to contemplate the monumental ancient construction is shocked by the technological capabilities of the ancient builders who did not have any heavy vehicles. It surprises the excellent safety of the Arch and the fact that the aqueduct functioned to 19 V. Now this is another symbol of the city.
Mosque Suleymania
The largest in size and 2nd most important mosque of Istanbul - Suleymania is located in the district of Vehfa, being its main decoration and a famous attraction. At its limits, the remains of Sultan Suleiman of the magnificent (initiator of the construction) and its legendary wife Hurren (Roksolan) are resting.
According to legend, Architect Sinan, the author and executor of the project, at the celebrations in honor of the opening of the object exclaimed: "This mosque will stand forever!" The past centuries confirm his prophecy: Sinan's brainchild, surviving 96 earthquakes, resulted almost without destruction. The architect performed the requirement of Suleiman to make the mosque seismically stable.
The base of the mosque is the most powerful foundation (60x57 m) with a reliable fastening system that does not allow the location of the structure down the hill and stable shaking. After the laying, the stones were filled with water, for 3 years the foundation exposed, forming a monolith, and then the walls were erected. 4 Sleepy minaret, located in the corners, proudly fixed the swell, the ascetic beauty of the walls and the domes admire and fascinates.
Rustem Pasha Mosque
A genuine pearl in a number of his "sisters" Rustem-Pasha mosque is not as available to tourists as others, because it is located in a distant corner of the Old Town. This is another brainchild of the architect Sinana (author Suleimania), its poetic barcode in construction (1561-1562). All visitors go from the mosque in complete admiration. The majestic dome building in the Ottoman style is erected into a square podium. Numerous arch-inputs, vaults, columns and pillars adorning the podium, reliably support the dome, decorated with lattice windows. Mighty gray walls carry the seal of past centuries and embodied hard work of thousands of workers.
It is impossible not to measure from delight, going inside the sanctuary - everything is so beautiful and solemnly, rich and artistic! Amazes the design of the walls of a dear Izmir tiled with a floral ornament in white and blue, blue and brown tones. The floor, heated with warm orange shades, as if illuminates the space from below. Drop-shaped glass luminaires are decorated with raindrops.
2 day
If someone after the first day of traveling around the city will seem that everything is already behind behind, it will be an erroneous opinion. It is worthwhile to be well able to gain strength and continue the inspection of the unique attractions of the heir of Constantinople. Walking around the city on the 2nd day will open up new secrets of Istanbul, introduced with more modern structures, allow you to penetrate the rhythm of the life of the metropolis and its inhabitants.
Dolmabach
In one of the most colorful r / new cities there is the largest palace, more precisely, the Dolmabach Palace Complex, striking the imagination with its beauty and sizes. Built in the middle of 19 century. (1843-1856) As a new residence of Sultanov, the Palace symbolizes the unprecedented luxury and wealth of Ottomans.
Sultan Abdulmedzhid I, who conceived "surpasses" the luxury of European monarchs, ordered to build monumental palace Baroque style. A colossal amount was spent on its structure - 5 million pounds in gold. The decoration of buildings demanded 14 tons of pure gold and 40 tons of silver.
Tourists who actively attend the architectural pearl of Istanbul are affected by the scale of wealth and luxury in the finishing of palace buildings. They are surprised by hours showing the same time - 9. O5 (the moment of death of Ataturk). Now the palace is assigned the status of the museum and the object of the national heritage, which the greatness and beauty can compete with the outstanding palaces of the world.
Taxim
The modern type of speed movement in Istanbul is an underground funicular, the entrance to which is located next to the Kabatas stop (tram - T 1) will allow you to quickly be on Taksim Square. it legendary place Cities associated with the most fateful events of the country around which are located famous sights of the city. It is here that there is a conditional boundary between the old part of Istanbul and the new one. "Taxim" means "distribution", since many years the area served as a point of water distribution through the urban water supply system.
In addition, many transport lines start starting tourist routes in the city. Celebrations, festive processions and protest shares were held here. The interest of tourists is caused by the majestic monument of the Republic (1928), with the sculptural images of Ataturk and his companions. A visit to the Church of the Holy Trinity leaves a deep impression as Orthodoxy Island in Muslim faith. From the square takes the beginning of the pedestrian st. Istiklal ending with ancient Galat Tower (Istanbul business card).
Ostiklal
The former Main Prospect of Constantinople The Grande Rue de Pere became known as Istklyl ("Independence" since 1928, when at the pl. Taxim was established the Monument "Republic". Now there is a stormy democratic life here: crowds of tourists, local residents walk along numerous institutions, street musicians are surprised by their skill. In the street infrastructure, at every step, the two-inclinedness of Istanbul is felt - the neighborhood of fashionable restaurants with non-labeling eaters, religious institutions - with noisy nightclubs, oriental architecture style - with Western style.
Although ul. It is considered a pedestrian one, the rare tram goes (since 1871), which is a tribute to tradition. Considering the huge flow of tourists, hundreds of hotels of various categories, from elite hotels, to the cheapest hostels are open to the Istiklyl. There is a large selection of apartments, hotels with pools, spa.
Church of St. Anthony
This is not only the largest Catholic temple of Istanbul, but also a real architectural masterpiece that conquers its majesticity and magnificence. A Catholic Church built in 1911 - tribute to the local authorities of the Catholic faith, whose preachers were Franciscan monks. The long-suffering history of the Franciscan monks, first appeared in the city in the city in 1221, was connected with a consequence of this in the vicinity of the village of Sv. Francis (or St. Sophia). 2 times the temple was restored after severe fires, and, although after the 3rd fire, he survived, at the request of Sultan Mustafa II turned into a mosque.
We must pay tribute to the monks, who stubbornly desire to have their temple, and built a new church, called by the name of St. Anthony (1724 g). But she was caked by a sad fate - the laying of the tramway destroyed the creation of monks. New life Church of St. Anthony, built in the style of neoclassicism, acquired 15. 02. 1912, when the first service took place. Today here every day is going to many parishioners from different countries.
Galat tower
Ancient Stambula Stambula - a Galat Tower located on a high hill (140 m above sea level), is located in the R / not Beioglu and is visible from all over the city. The tower built in the 6th century, presumably, under the Byzantine Emperor, Justinian as a guard object from a tree, at 14 V. It was rebuilt from stone. The dimensions of the stone is giant, as if soaring the waters of the Bosphorus, are impressive: height is 65 m., In diameter 16.5 m., The thickness of the walls is 3.7 m. Once the tower was surrounded by the disappeared serfs, giving names with old neighboring streets located nearby .
After a strong earthquake (1503), which caused a galat, substantial damage was restored and made a superstructure. In the 17th century, when the inventor-first aeronaut of Turkey Hesafren Kulesi on the wings designed by them made a flight through the Bosphorus, starting from the top floor of the tower, they began to call the tower of Hesafren. For several centuries in the lower floors of the structure, a prison was located, and the top platform was an observation point.
Galat Bridge
A unique crossing, connecting the shores of the Gulf of Golden Horn - the Galat Bridge with an adjustable mechanism cannot but admire with its beauty and scale. The 2-storey 3-storey high-length-bridge is 142 m wide. It stretches over turquoise waters by 484 meters - the brainchild of the Turkish company STFA. The first wooden bridge appeared in this place in 1845 at Valida, Sultan Mahmoud II wives, whose name was named. He served 17 years, the construction has become unusable, and by the visit to Istanbul Napoleon III (1863 g) the bridge was almost completely rebuilt.
The substantial reconstruction of the Galad Bridge was carried out in 1875, after which the passage on it became paid. The current crossing is the fifth of the Grand Construction (1992-94 g). Today, the Galat Bridge is not only sought-after crossing, but also a popular tourist object, where thousands of people come. The 2nd floor is a lively transport line, on which not only cars go, but also a tram. 1st floor - a pedestrian and leisure area where many different institutions are located.
Egyptian market
A special exotic barcode in the colorful panorama of Istanbul is an Egyptian market or a bazaar on which the eastern spice is traded. This name was received because the spices were delivered from India through Egypt, and the Egyptians traded them. According to history, there was also a market in this place in the Byzantine era. Old Egyptian Bazaar began to build from a tree in 1660 as an object of sponsorship financing for the construction of a new mosque, which preserved to the present day.
Later, rebuilt from stone and bricks The building of the market twice burned, and in 1940 in the process of major reconstruction, a modern appearance has acquired. In the monumental building, built in the form of the letter L, lead 6 arched inputs, the lead dome crosses the roof. We still published you can feel the dopeful aroma of all sorts of seasonings, so it is difficult to make a mistake with the search for the bazaar. In addition to spices and spices, here are traded with dried fruits and dairy products.
3 day
For the first 2 days of stay in Istanbul, you find out so much interesting that it seems that there is no longer no more surprised here. But no, an ancient city, located on 2 continents, is able to give a lot of new impressions and in the 3rd day of traveling along it. The objects to be seen in the 3rd day will allow you to deeper into the history of the glorious past of the city, to feel His Byzantine authenticity. You have to get acquainted with the legendary personalities who made their contribution to the destiny of the city.
Museum of Carie
In the remote R / not Istanbul is an externally modest, but internally very informative building of the Karie Museum. From a historical and cultural point of view, this is a real storehouse of invaluable rarities of the Byzantine period. The building was built in 4-5 V. As the Church of Christ the Savior, later who served the monastery of the choir. 2 times the rebuilt structure in different epochs changed its destination: from the church was transformed into a monastery and on the contrary, then served as a mosque.
In the walls of the building, the history of the Byzantine Constantinople and Turkish Istanbul was embodied. Under the layer of plaster caused by the Turks, artistic painting of the Byzantines are preserved. Near the temple museum, officially opened in 1958, consists of 3 rooms, each of which is amazing amazing mosaics and frescoes. These are the true masterpieces of Byzantine art 14 V, reflecting biblical plots. The general decoration of the Museum-Church of Beauty can compete with any other Byzantine Temple of Europe.
Middle Mikhrina Sultan
Next to Museum, Karie is the Mikhrina Sultan Mosque - a beautiful architectural and religious monument with a romantic history. Named the mosque with the name of the beloved daughter Suleyman's magnificent and roxolane and was erected in her honor by architect Sinan, loved in Mihrines. Many believe that the appearance of a mosque resembles a figure of a girl in a long robe. This similarity creates 2-x-long portists at the base of the building and under the domes.
The central dome, crowning mosque, smoothly goes to the lower domes. A special role is played by daylight, penetrating the halls and creating an unprecedented impression, reflecting on window stained glass and openwork walls. Around the mosque walks with the call of her heavenly connection on the birthday of Mikhrin, on March 21. It is believed that if you become on this day between 2 mosses (2nd is in the R / non-Edirnekapy), then the moon and the sun will be visible between minarets at the same time. The mosque is very revered by local residents.
Walls of Constantinople
The remains of powerful fortress walls and towers are a unique architectural monument, a visual reminder of Byzantine Constantinople, about his was great. They are different called Feodosiyevs walls, because they were constructed at the initiative of the emperor Feodosia II (408-413 g), when the city has grown further borders.
Holding 3 century, the walls were partially destroyed by a strong earthquake of 747 years, but rebuilt and reinforced with an additional RV.
After the conquest of the city of Mehmed (1453), damage to the walls of Constantinople was eliminated. But at 19-20 V. The strengthening structure began to disassemble as unnecessary. Assessing the historical and cultural significance of the monument, the public took the walls under the protection of UNESCO, in the 80s of the 20th century. They were restored. Although earthquake recent years Significantly damaged a new laying, we have the opportunity to see the symbols of the power of Byzantium.
Hill and Coffee Shop Pierre Lot
it signal place Located in the R / not EyuP, on a large hill of the former Ottoman cemetery. The peak of the hill is a kind of observation deck with which awesome beautiful views Bay and cities. You can go to it on foot or by cableway. An enterprising owner who opened a cafe in this picturesque place, surrounded by slender cypresses, called the coffee institution with the name of popular in 19 century. Writer Pierre Loty. This is a pseudonym of the French officer Navy Louis M. Zh. VIO, which described in his works of the country he visited.
Lot novels dedicated to the lives of the ancient, mysterious East, his traditions were deeply worried about readers, and called him the name of the cafe attracted many visitors. Now it is also not empty - hundreds of tourists along the way inspect the surroundings with marble tombstones, admire the views of the Golden Horn, then drink apple tea and coffee in Pierre Loti cafe.
4 day
A lot of interesting impressions I leave the 4th day of the inspection of the city, connecting the East and West, which embodied the richest history of the 2nd empires. It is impressed by the visit of the Archaeological Museum, the Ottoman Fortress, the original basilica and the Grand Bazaar.
Fortress Rushel Hisar
The historical fortress Rumelle Hisar, striking with its scale, was erected in 1452 by order of Padishah Mehmed (conqueror) as a strategic structure for the siege of Constantinople. 2 thousand builders and 1 thousand designers elevated powerful walls and towers for 4.5 months to "cut off" the city from the sea. The basis of Rushel was the foundation of the destroyed ancient Byzantine fortress of the background, on which the walls were erected with a thickness of 7 m., 3 huge main towers with gates and 13 small connecting the 2nd row of walls. The soldier's barracks and a mosque were built in the yard (only minaret was preserved from her). In the 17th century The fortress has lost strategic importance and began to be used as a prison, which they began to call the "castle of oblivion." In the 50s of the last century, the fortress was restored, organized an artillery museum in it, the Summer Theater and discovered for visits.
Archaeological Museum
The Istanbul Museum of Archeology at the time of creation was called "Museum of Sarcophagi" (they became its first exhibits). The 1st building of the neoclassical style in the city in 1896 was the museum. With the advent of many other artifacts, 2 more buildings were built, and today it is 3 themed museum. Not all museums of the world can boast by such a number of unique, genuine exhibits reflecting various era n. e. in the development of mankind.
Invaluable findings of excavations held in Istanbul, Africa, Afghanistan, in the Balkans, found their place in Archaeological Museum, in the pavilion of the Ancient East and the tiered pavilion. Sarcophagi A. Macedonian or royal is the most significant artifacts brought from ancient Syria. The Mummy of the Pharaohs of Egypt is kept here, fragments of sculptures from the ancient Greek temples of Zeus and Athens, the collection of clinp texts, Ottoman coins and much more.
Basilica tank
If someone seems to have something to be surprised in Istanbul, he will be mistaken if he has not yet been in an absolutely unique structure - the basilica tank. This is the former reservoir (the "tank" is translated) - a technological and architectural miracle, worked in the emperor Justinian. When there was a need for a reservoir, Yebatan-Saray was opened in this unique room, that is, the underground palace, who became the most interesting museum. There is no borders to admire tourists skill of the Byzantine builders, when they descend here.
Giant sizes The hall was forced by the 336-year-old 8-meter marble columns supporting the ceiling. They were preferably taken from the ancient temples, which is noticeable by their processing. The most remarkable of them are 2 columns, the bases of which are decorated in the form of heads of jellyfish Gorgon. The original room illumination creates a truly magic environment.
Grand Bazaar and Chablitash
One of the most visited tourists R / New Cheberlitash is known for the column of Constantine, the baths of Hamam, the area of \u200b\u200bthe same name and Grand Bazas. The first column with the statue of the emperor was established in 330, the last - after 2 centuries. Turkish hamama, now known throughout the world, here have a special color.
The ancient indoor market arose at this place while Mehmeda's conqueror in 1453 was repeatedly rebuilt and expanding, Grand Bazaar turned into the main center of trade and business Istanbul and even slave trade (up to 19 centuries).
At the beginning of 17, there were 67 streets in the market, 5 mosques, 7 fountains, 18 gates. Otherwise, as an eastern fairy tale, this huge market complex will not name. Having come here for an hour, you can linger here for half a day - so bazaar space is colorful, bright, beautiful and diverse. It seems that in his pavilions there is everything that you only wish - the range of goods is offshore. It is not necessary to demonstrate your well-being here, you must be traded when buying.
Istanbul, which is on both shores of Bosphorus, is thus the European and Asian city at the same time, by which the Black Sea water flows into the Mediterranean through the Bosphorus, the Marmara Sea and the Strait of Dardanelles. The uniqueness of the geographical location of Istanbul can be described as follows: this is the asian city closest to Europe and the European city closest to Asia.
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1. For the first time in this city I visited February 2009. Despite enough vicious weather (somewhere +5 and almost the incessant drizzling rain), I fell in love with almost immediately and, probably, forever. You can get to Istanbul by Aeroflot or Turkish AirlinesThe cost is relatively identical, it all depends on the dates, I flew twice by the Turks. When choosing a ticket, if possible, give up arrival or (especially) departure from Sabiha Gokcen airport. The road from the historic center to Saw Airport took from us exactly two hours, and these were terrible traffic jams on an unbearable heat.
2. Both times I stayed in a very cute family hotel Emine Sultan Hotel (Turkey hotels are known for their hospitality). There are only 10 rooms, a bit small, but very neat, beautiful place for breakfasts and a magnificent area on the roof where you can sit. I can not say that there is very cheaply there (official. Price for double - 105 euros), but by contacting the hostess, you can always agree. I received last year's price of 95 euros + 10% discount for cash. At the same time, we were provided with a number 4 hours after checkout, so that we could put ourselves in order before departure.
3. The hotel is located in this hotel. From the windows you can see a blue mosque, and on the other side of the sea. What can you fall in love with Istanbul? Yes, in everything. In lovely mosques, palaces, sun, sea, seas, narrow streets and houses. But, probably, first of all you need to see the Blue Mosque and the Cathedral of St. Sophia. They stand opposite each other and it is even difficult to determine what more like. In size, of course, Ayia Sofia more and attracts that it was still an Orthodox church before, this is a museum), but at the same time a blue mosque, despite the size, very chamber, cozy and felt that the acting. And she received his name at the expense of blue tiles used to finish inside.
5. Holy Sofia 1000 years was the main Orthodox church, and then 500 years old mosque. I was impressed by the fact that the Turks did not remove the figure of Archangels, having considered that they would come to the place and only closed their face with masks. In general, the Temple is very felt by the contrast, now, when the stucco was removed from the fresco, it's amazing to see huge leather shields next to the icon of Our Lady.
7. In general, despite the fact that Turkey is considered a secular state, you should not feel in Europe and, for example, hugging outside, especially next to some mosque. Practically probably get a remark, but quite polite. Very close to the main square of the Sultanammet there is one more interesting place - Tank, built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian and serving the warehouse of water. It is noteworthy and the fact that to strengthen the construction used the head of the Jellyfish Gorgon.
8. After the tank, it is worth going to the Topkap Palace, because It is located close enough. There, up to some recently, Sultan lived, and now it's just a museum. You can walk through the halls, look at the decoration of the halls, the gazebo for breakfast of the Sultan with a beautiful view, harem, etc. Sticky "Bottle Tiny" is a kitchen. I can not say that the palace is very impressive, but it is worth looking. If you first found yourself in Dolmabach, then it's not necessary to go here.
9. All of the above attractions will show you the historical value of Istanbul. But not only for this here it is worth going. Through the Golden Horn bay there is a Galat Bridge. This is where you can see fishermen at almost any time of the day, there are really a lot of them. And immediately, you can try insanely delicious fried fish with bread and vegetables. And later, sit in one of the numerous cafes below, smoke a hookah and admire the sunset.
11. If you go further along the bridge, you can go up to the Galat Tower, from where you can admire the beautiful views of the city in sunny rays. This is almost the only high observation deck of the city, not counting the Palace Topkapi (in any case, which I know about).
12. From the tower quite close to the street. Estiqule (independence), this street reminds Moscow Arbat. There are a lot of shops, cafes, restaurants, clubs, street traders and, of course, tram. We were lucky - a wagon with a beautiful vocalist, which sang throughout the route and entertained the whole street throughout the street. There is also the Embassy of Russia, as well as the Church of St. Antoine - the largest Catholic Church of Istanbul. From there, you can go down at the local mini-subway with the title of Tunnel (on Pl. Taxim), where the trip only lasts a few minutes, but at a large angle.
13. In continuation of the first part. To visit Istanbul and not to visit the local markets would be a big omission. Their two main - bazaar and the spice market. Both are more tourist, but to visit there - a huge number of spices, jewelry, sweets, beautiful plates, carpets and everything else. Well, of course, the market needs to be bargained.
14. At all close to the market is the University of Istanbul, founded in 1453 and is one of the first 10 universities founded in Europe. Once he was the highest Muslim school, but after the proclamation of the Turkish Republic became a secular educational institution. Its structures are practically not visible, and I did not study, but the main entrance to the Bayazit Square (in the Roman period was known as the area of \u200b\u200bthe bulls) is pleasantly impressive, and there are always many pigeons next to the square.
15. From there on foot, it is also not far to the aqueduct of the Valentine, which once was part of the Constantinople plumbing system and built in the IV century. It is almost a kilometer long, and at the top there are lead pipes, according to which water came down until the middle of the XIX century. The further you move away from the aqueduka, the more it seems. In general, it is surprising to see such a building right in the middle of the city.
16. The Palace of Dolmabakhch became, probably, one of the main impressions for me in the second trip to Istanbul. This is a huge structure on the shore of the Bosphorus from the European side, divided into two parts - the main and harem. He built him by Sultan Abdul-Medzhida I, who was tired of the medieval complex Topkapi and who wanted to build something like that and competitive European palaces.
17. Currently, the palace is the current residence of the Prime Minister, therefore inside, unfortunately, prohibit photographs and excursions are possible only with a guide (somewhere every half an hour in Turkish or English). There is a beautiful crystal staircase (contrary to my expectations, the steps were still stone) and the main hall with a huge chandelier with its sizes. Ataturk died in the same place, the bed of which is obligatory to show (in Turkey they generally have sex to this person and constantly remind of him).
18. From the Galat bridge you can sail to the Asian part to the Asian part to Suskyudar, from where the pawned is not far to the Girl Tower (she is the Leandra Tower). About the tower I heard at least three options for Legens, and all of them are very similar to the usual stories of such buildings. From the shore there is a small boat to the tower back and back, you can climb to looking platform, look at views and drink beer with nuts in a local cafe.
19. Istanbul for me is the city of cats. There are a great many there. Dogs are much less likely. They can lie under the umbrella in the winter, run the road or sit on the door handle is completely incomprehensible.
21. And Istanbul is a secular city with a huge number of mosques. They at every step are small, big, very large. With a different number of minarets, but everything is very beautiful. Night shot is a new mosque located in the old part of the city. Next is the Egyptian Bazaar (Bazaar of Spices), which, as it turned out, performed the function of financing its construction.
22. Inside, I only went to the blue, so as not to interfere with the believer, although I was awarded a booklet, which was told about Islam, their sacred symbol Kayaba and where he explains that the entrance to all mosques is free.
23. From the Galatian bridge, you can take a cruise on the Bosphorus, which lasts somewhere for two hours. It costs it is inexpensive (seems to be 15 Turkish lira), and it costs to ride, just play the right side of the ferry on the right side of the ferry. He makes 2 or 3 stops, floats along the coast. You can look at the cozy villas on the shore (almost units have access to the sea), beautiful landscapes and huge bridges through the strait. Closer to the turn of the Bosphorus, the Rumelichisar fortress, built 500 years in a narrow spiring place and intended for the closure of Constantinople exit to the Black Sea.
24. Cemeteries are very often found in the city, there are many, really many. It can be like a very small fenced area, and something big on the slope, as near the fortress Rumelichisar (to the left of the fortress in the photo). Moreover, next to the cemetery (it even seems to be on the territory) there may be any hookah (Nargile in Turkish), where there are always a lot of people. In general, a good hookah in my habitual understanding of this word in Turkey can be found quite rare. But if I met, then this is at least two hours of pleasure.
25. Istanbul is difficult to call a completely contrasting city as Hong Kong, for example. Here the contrast is rather in the neighborhood of two states in one - secular and Muslim. There is no huge number of skyscrapers, but they appear, towering over young mosques.
26. The capital of Turkey is a city that falls in love with himself immediately, on the first day of arrival, he does not need to be discharged, you seem to immediately fall into the entire atmosphere. I have already been here twice (this is, by the way, the only foreign city where I was twice, well, not counting the CIS and Bali) and for sure I will come back to not investigate, but simply relax, swim in the printed islands and eat this beautiful fish Near the Galat bridge.
