Istanbul Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241208724

Wander the bustling Spice Bazaar or labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, admire spectacular architecture of the Blue Mosque or Hagia Sophia, or take a boat trip down the Bosphorus: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of Istanbul with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Istanbul: - Over 35 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city, help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of Istanbul, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of the Archaeological Museums, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahçe Palace and the Selimiye Mosque - Colour photographs of Istanbul's magnificent architecture, historic sites, ancient art, colourful bazaars, lakeside vistas and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Seraglio Point, Sultanahmet, the Bazaar Quarter, Beyoglu, and more - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the city's complex history, rich culture, fine art and architecture, delicious cuisine, and more - Experience the culture with features on Ottoman Society, Turkish carpets and Kilim, traditional Ottoman handicrafts, and Byzantine antiquities - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases, and visa and health information