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Majestic Turkey
Grand ambitions of IstanbulA majestic and historically rich land Turkey, has always been on the top of the world's travel destinations, not just because it's the only one carrying two continents with it, it's for the stunning and diverse landscapes, ancient bazaars, sunny beaches, soaring mountains and ancient ruins, every each of the have a story to tell. As an old Turkish saying: A cup of coffee commits one to 40 years of friendship, stop one of the wise men and chat with them, you will be surprised, they won't open up ...
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06.20.2015
Capital on two continents Cultural treasures of Istanbul
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Located on the crossroads of Asia and Europe, there is just one city, Istanbul, a city that has survived three successive empires during 2000 years and keeps amaze and attract visitors from all over the world. You will only s...
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03.24.2015
Grand bazaar of Istanbul The best shopping experience
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Couple of hours flight away, with one foot in Asia, with another, here in Europe, so close, but so far away at the same time, Turkey is a step in another world, it's a step back in time and forwards. This land is richly hist...
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01.12.2015
Extraordinary cultural experience Istanbul, most beautiful skyline
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Couple of hours flight away, with one foot in Asia, with another, here in Europe, so close, but so far away at the same time, Turkey is a step in another world, it's a step back in time and forwards. This land is richly hist...
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11.27.2014
Turkey, richly historical land Eastern Roman Empire Istanbul
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]The magnificent and unique city of Istanbul, cultural and financial hub of Turkey, is historically a very important piece of land. Divided into two by the Bosphorus, a narrow strait linking the Marmara and Black Seas, the cit...
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10.20.2014
Istanbul, extraordinary cultural experience Magical meeting place of East and West
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Let's go Istanbul! This magical capital that has both continents in it, Asia and Europe, city that holds three successive empires, owning a history that dates 300 thousand years back. Its past flows smoothly into present, wit...
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08.18.2014
City of the World s Desire Istanbul, days of Suleyman the Magnificent
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]The last getaway in this summer could Turkey, in between Asia and Europe, a Eurasian country where the three continents of the old world - Asia, Africa and Europe - are closest to each other, a place that stretches across th...
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06.23.2014
Istanbul, the hottest city Sense of energy and mega-stylish action
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]The magnificent and unique city of Istanbul, cultural and financial hub of Turkey, is historically a very important piece of land. Divided into two by the Bosphorus, a narrow strait linking the Marmara and Black Seas, the cit...
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04.22.2014
Istanbul, Eastern Roman Empire Magnificent and unique of markets
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]The magnificent and unique city of Istanbul, cultural and financial hub of Turkey, is historically a very important piece of land. Divided into two by the Bosphorus, a narrow strait linking the Marmara and Black Seas, the cit...
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04.09.2014
Istanbul, the capital of three empires Blue turquoise water fronts
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Istanbullus start to believe the fact that they live in the hippest city in the world, you literally can't breath from the culture that surrounds you while in there, monuments, galleries,clubs and countless mosques, Istanbul ...
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12.17.2013
Whirling Dervishes in Istanbul Communication with God trough dance
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Istanbul is one of the top destinations in the world, famous for its stunning monuments and their inhabitant's love for life, how they party and seem like they enjoy every bit of it. Although very diverse culture, strong beli...
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11.08.2013
Istanbul Design week Powerhouse of treasures
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Have you ever been to Istanbul, the powerhouse of treasures, and it's not just the sum of few important monuments that makes up all Istanbuls fame, it's locals who have brought all this with their love and passion for their c...
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08.10.2013
Istanbul, meeting place of East and West Masterpiece of precious remains
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]Istanbul is the only city in the world lying on two different continents, although Ankara is the capital, Istanbul has been Turkey's capital for over two great empires and still attracts the biggest number of tourists in the ...
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07.02.2013
Turkish coffee and sweet halva Istanbul, capital of two continents
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]There is a city in this world that never sleeps, there is a city that stands with one leg in Europe and with other in Asia. There is a city that once you've visited, puts a spell on you and makes you feel anxious until you co...
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03.05.2012
Marvellous of Istanbul Essential part in turkish bath
DESTINATIONS in Istanbul, Turkey
[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 t...
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11.23.2011
Turkish from Istanbul Hippiest city in the world
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 famous city in the Europe,...
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06.09.2011
Oil Wrestling Championship on the Greek-Turkish border.
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 Edimine stadium, which is jus...
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03.19.2011
The Cagaloglu Hamami Turkish bath house, Istanbul, Turkey
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 ancient traditional prac...
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11.04.2010
Camel Wrestling Turkey Aegean Region, Istanbul
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[ Book Hostels in 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 the owner shouting to all the...
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08.30.2010
Worlds greatest history resides in Istanbul Europe and Asia in one place
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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, where the Ottoman Empire reigned...
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05.16.2010
Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Festival: 21 - 27 of June, 2010 Edirne, Turkey
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 leather weighing approximately...
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03.24.2010
Istanbul International Film Festival: 3-18 of April, 2010 Istanbul - European Capital of Culture 2010
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 2010 European Capital of...
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02.18.2010
Istanbul 2010 - European Capital of Culture Istanbul, Turkey
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 best in 2010 and to make s...
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11.16.2009
Istanbul European Capital of Culture 2010 Cultural Bridge Between Europe and Asia
DESTINATIONS in Istanbul, Turkey
[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 the European Commission in ...
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11.24.2008
Efes Pilsen Blues Festival Istanbul Hostels
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 action. The festival is ...
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10.19.2008
Istanbul Hostels Between Blue Mosque and Dervishes
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]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 construction from 1606-1613, the...
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05.24.2008
Which places to avoid and why... ..all worted a visit
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[ Book Hostels in Istanbul ]The least dangerous place on this list is Bagdad in Iraq. Years of War and dictatorship made this city a hell on earth. The days are filled with attacks, street fights and sexual crimes. It-s for the same reason you should av...
