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Istanbul & Surroundings Travel Adventures [electronic resource]

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""If, like me, you are a bit tired of the ethnocentric social commentary that seems to come with certain well known guidebooks then you could do worse than try this one. Simple to use, well written and accurate, I found it invaluable and couldn't fault any of its recommendations nor descriptions."" -- Yurt (Amazon reviewer) Turkey is so diverse it could almost be described as a continent rather than a country. In the west, mountains and pine forests frame a staggeringly beautiful coastline. The central steppe has the peculiar rock churches and underground cities of Cappadocia and the cosmopo

Title Istanbul & Surroundings Travel Adventures [electronic resource].
Publisher : Hunter Publishing, Inc.
Creation Date 2012
Notes Description based upon print version of record.
English
Content The Golden Horn
Eminönü
Beyoglu to Taksim Square
Taksim Square
Along the Bosphorus
Asian Istanbul
Excursions From Istanbul
Children's Istanbul
Spectator Sports
Adventures
Adventures on Wheels
Adventures on Water
Adventures on Foot
Cultural Adventures
Adventures for the Body & Soul
Shopping
Boutiques
Nightlife
Bars
Nightclubs
Where to Stay
Hotels
Apartments
Where to Eat
Restaurants
Cafés
Appendix
RECOMMENDED READING
Turkish History
Art & Architecture
Culture
Travel
Novels
Cookery
Recommended Tour Companies
Turkish Tour Operators
Ankara
Istanbul
Aegean CoastMediterraneanCoast
Cappadocia
Black Sea Coast
US & Canadian Tour Operators
UK Tour Operators
Adventure Tour Operators
Recommended Guides
Information Sources
Magazines
Language
Numbers
Days of the Week
Months
Greetings
Essentials
Eating Out
Food & Drink
Family
Traveling by Car
Traveling by public transport
Places
Accommodation
Common Signs
Introduction
History
The Cradle of Civilization
The Neolithic Age
The Bronze Age
Assyrian Traders
The Hittite Civilization
The Urartian State
The Phrygians & King Midas
The Lydians
The Hellenistic CivilizationAlexander the Great
Science & Slaves at Pergamon
The Romans
The Birth of Christianity
Byzantium
The Crusader Marches
New Threats from the Seljuk Turks
The Rise of the Ottoman Empire
The Young Turks
The Seeds of War
World War I
Collapse & Devastation
The War of Independence
The Grand National Assembly
The Greek War
Early Turkish Republic, 1923-1945
A New Era
The Izmit Earthquake
Renewed Tension
Government
Political System
Turkey & the European Union
Economic Revival
The Land
Geographic Regions
Rivers & Lakes
Flora
Fauna
Birding
Climate
People & CulturePopulation
Education
Military Service
Religion
Customs & Traditions
Turkish Hospitality
Turks at Home
Turkish Baths
Carpets & Kilims
Hubble-Bubble Pipes
Coffee House Culture
Evil Eye
Music
Dance
Turkey on Film
Sports
Travel Information
The Facts
Required Documents
Customs
Business Hours
Public & Religious Holidays
Travel Insurance
Communications
Embassies
Time Zone
Taxes & Tipping
Water Supply
Electrical Supply
Planning Your Trip
When to Visit
Pack Your Bags
Getting Here
Getting Around
Money Matters
Post Offices
Staying Safe
Special ConcernsTerrorism
Earthquakes
Bird Flu
Disabled Travelers
Health
Doctors & Dentists
Pharmacies & Medication
First Aid Kit
Vaccinations
Hospitals
Restrooms
Media
Newspapers
Television & Radio
Major Television Networks
Major Radio Stations
Cuisine
A Daily Feast
Street Food
Drinks
How to Book
Accommodation Options
Useful Websites
Official Information
General Information
Getting Here & Getting Around
By Air
Major Roads
By Bus
By Train
By Tram
By Sea
Travel Around Town
Sightseeing
Sultanahmet
Extent 1 online resource (305 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010714395605171
MARC RECORDS

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