Istanbul city guide, Turkey

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Istanbul gets our vote for Europe’s most criminally underrated city (never mind that EU membership is still not forthcoming, Istanbul is very European). Spread over seven hills and surrounded on three sides by water, it is atonishingly beautiful. Ottoman minarets crown a skyline constructed on Byzantine foundations, while water ferries scoot between Bosphorus suburbs of wooden villas. The food is terrific, the nightlife goes on until dawn and the summer months feature a...
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		Introduction & sightseeing How to get the most out of a visit to Istanbul.
		Seasonal Istanbul Major happenings in the city's event calendar.
		Restaurants & bars Istanbul's top restaurants, bars and cafes independently reviewed.

		Nightlife The best nightclubs, DJ bars and late-night hot-spots in the city.
		Shopping Fashion, food, pharmacies and much, much more.
		Hotels Whether high-class or hostel, match your needs here.

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It's no coincidence that 'Byzantine' denotes both 'relating to the Byzantine Empire' AND 'complexity'. Istanbul, with all its Byzantine heritage, can also be a bit of a maze (especially the Grand...
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