Estambul

A practical and completely updated guide, ideal for a short but intense trip to Istanbul, a beautiful city located between two continents: Europe and Asia. This Guiarama is divided into five sections that cover the most important aspects of this city. In the section A look at Istanbul, a brief tour of its history, its population, nature and landscape is made, as well as some of its most famous characters who have gone down in history. In the section Ten unforgettable places, the authors propose the following places as attractions: Hagia Sophia, Bosporus, Covered Bazaar, San Salvador in Chora, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Soliman Mosque, Underground Palace, Archaeological Museum and the Hippodrome. This volume is divided into two large blocks: on the one hand is the city of Istanbul and on the other a series of almost obligatory visits, ideal for weekends. Each of these sections include brief descriptions of the main points of interest, as well as details of their gastronomy and customs. In the section entitled Where is included a wide selection by localities of restaurants, accommodation, addresses of museums and monuments, etc. Lastly, the Practical Information section provides comprehensive information on how to get around Istanbul and its surroundings. The guide gives you a fold-out map of Istanbul that includes tourist information and street index.