Designated as one of the three capitals of Culture in 2010, Istanbul is packed of huge historic building, museums, art galleries that will fulfil your days of visits. You will have more than enough to see during the day and to do during the night. Numerous bars, restaurants, clubs are situated everywhere in the city!
Istanbul, being the cultural and financial centre of Turkey, is the most populous city of the country. It's located o...
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Hippiest city in the world
The hippiest city in the world? I think we all know what's all about...Istanbul, its probably the number one for the answer, whats your favorite city! Yes, it has a title to be the most populous and f...
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Oil Wrestling Championship
on the Greek-Turkish border.
Are you ready for the gutsy national sport of the greatest fighters in the world? This years June 30th to July 6th you can go to Turkey to enjoy the annual Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championship at Edim...
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The Cagaloglu Hamami
Turkish bath house, Istanbul, Turkey
The Cagaloglu Hamami was built in 1741 and is the last hamam to be built after a very long period during the Ottoman Empire. An hamami is a Turkish bath house. It's similar to a spa except with a more...
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Camel Wrestling Turkey
Aegean Region, Istanbul
Camel wrestling is now mostly restricted to the Aegean Region, it’s usually during the winter in Turkey that you will spot the elaborately saddled camels being paraded through the villages with...
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World’s greatest history resides in Istanbul
Europe and Asia in one place
Much of the world’s greatest history resides in Istanbul, a city that had gone by the name of Byzantine and Constantinople previously. This place is where the sultans looked over their city, wh...
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Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: 21 - 27 of June, 2010
Edirne, Turkey
Have you ever heard of a unique sporting event held in Turkey? Yagli gures means literally oiled wrestling. The wrestlers wear tight short leather trousers called "Kispet", made of water buffalo leath...
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Istanbul International Film Festival: 3-18 of April, 2010
Istanbul - European Capital of Culture 2010
Istanbul is an oasis of culture and relaxation. The city offers a big variety of cultural activities all year long. From concerts to art exhibitions, you can find every kind of arts. As being declared...
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Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of Culture
Istanbul, Turkey
Through the history Istanbul has served as the capital city of the Roman Empire, Byzantine Empire and the Latin Empire. New millennium brings new beginnings. Istanbul is working hard to show off its b...
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Istanbul European Capital of Culture 2010
Cultural Bridge Between Europe and Asia
Many European cities have used the title of "European City of Culture" as a chance to transform their cultural base and, in doing so, to be viewed internationally. Is the most successful project of th...
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Efes Pilsen Blues Festival
Istanbul Hostels
Efes Pilsen Blues Festival in Istanbul kicked off on the 24th October and runs through to the 3rd December 2009. There's still time to catch Watermelon Slim, Sharrie Williams and John Lee Hooker Jr in...
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Between Blue Mosque and Dervishes
The Blue Mosque in Istanbul was built by Sultan Ahmet I to eclipse the grandeur of the Christian church of Haghia Sophia across the way, and grand it most certainly is. During the years of its constru...
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