Istanbul

282 Pages·2016·48.14 MB·English

by  Rosie Ayliffe

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
ISTANBUL

EYEWITNESS TRAVEL
ISTANBUL
Contents
Project Editor Nick Inman How to Use this
Art Editor Kate Poole Guide 6
Editors Claire Folkard, Jane Oliver, Christine Stroyan
Designers Jo Doran, Paul Jackson
Visualizer Joy Fitzsimmons
Main Contributors Rosie Ayliffe, Rose Baring,
Barnaby Rogerson, Canan Sılay
Maps Paul Bates, Anne Rayski, Glyn Rozier (Esr Cartography Ltd); Neil Cook,
Maria Donnelly, Ewan Watson (Colourmap Scanning Ltd)
Photographers Anthony Souter, Linda Whitwam, Francesca Yorke
Illustrators Richard Bonson, Stephen Conlin, Gary Cross,
Richard Draper, Paul Guest, Maltings Partnership,
Chris Orr & Associates, Paul Weston, John Woodcock
Printed and bound in China
First American Edition, 1998
16 17 18 19 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1
Published in the United States by Dorling Kindersley Limited,
345 Hudson Street, New York, New York 10014 Madonna mosaic in the Church of
St Saviour in Chora
Reprinted with revisions 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002,
2004, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2016
Introducing
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Istanbul
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and the above publisher of this book. the Map 14
Published in the UK by Dorling Kindersley Limited.
The History of
A catalog record for this book is available from the Library of Congress.
Istanbul 20
ISSN 1542-1554
ISBN 978-1-4654-4063-1
Istanbul at a
Throughout this book, floors are referred to in accordance with Glance 36
European usage; i.e., the “first floor” is the floor above ground level.
The information in this DK Eyewitness Travel Guide is checked regularly.
Every effort has been made to ensure that this book is as up-to-date as possible
at the time of going to press. Some details, however, such as telephone numbers,
opening hours, prices, gallery hanging arrangements and travel information are
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Tile panel in the Paired Pavilions of Topkapı
Front cover main image: The Blue Mosque, Istanbul’s most famous religious building Palace’s Harem
The stunning interior of the Blue Mosque in Sultanahmet Square
Istanbul Through
the Year 46
Istanbul Area
by Area
Seraglio Point 52
Sultanahmet 70
The Bazaar Quarter 86
Beyoğlu 102
Greater Istanbul 110
The great 6th-century
Byzantine church of Haghia
Sophia (see pp74–7)
Travellers’ Needs
Where to
Stay 182
Where to Eat and
Drink 190
Men smoking bubble pipes in Çorlulu Ali
Paşa Courtyard
Ferry passing the busy Karaköy waterfront
below the Galata Tower
Beyond Istanbul
Shopping in
The Bosphorus 138 Istanbul 210
Excursions from
Entertainment in
Istanbul 152
Istanbul 220
Three Guided
Survival Guide
Walks 174
Simit seller
Practical Information 226
Getting to Istanbul 236
Getting Around
Istanbul 238
Street Finder 246
General Index 264
Acknowledgments 277
Phrase Book 279
Dolmabahçe Mosque with the skyline of Sultanahmet in the distance
(cid:2)
6 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE
This guide helps you to get the most from maps and illustrations throughout. Greater
your stay in Istanbul. It provides both expert Istanbul looks at sights outside the city
recommendations and detailed practical centre. The Bosphorus guides you through
advice. Introducing Istanbul locates the city a trip up the straits, and Excursions from
geographically, sets Istanbul in its historical Istanbul explores other places within easy
and cultural context and gives an overview of reach of the city. Tips for restaurants, hotels,
the main attractions. Istanbul Area by Area is entertainment and shopping are found in
the main sightseeing section, giving detailed Travellers’ Needs, while the Survival Guide
information on all the major sights plus three contains useful advice on everything from
recommended walks, with photographs, personal security to public transport.
Finding your way around Istanbul
The centre of Istanbul
has been divided into
four sightseeing areas, 1Area Introduction This
each with its own chapter, SULTANAHMETISTANBUL AREA BY AREA (cid:2) 71 describes the history and
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