Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul

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Discover the best of Istanbul with this compact and entertaining pocket travel guide. This slim, trim treasure trove of trustworthy travel information is ideal for short-trip travellers and covers all the key sights (Suleymaniye Mosque Complex; Blue Mosque; Topkapi Palace; Mosaic Museum Buyuk; Church of the Pammakaristos; Haghia Sophia; Grand Bazaar), restaurants, shops, cafés and bars, plus inspired ideas for day-trips, with honest and independent recommendations from our experts.

Features of this travel guide to Istanbul:
- Compact format: packed with practical information, this is the perfect travel companion when you're out and about exploring Istanbul
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most of your trip
- Incisive area-by-area overviews: covering the Grand Bazaar district, Galata and more, the practical 'Places' section provides all you need to know about must-see sights and the best places to eat, drink and shop
- Handy pull-out map: with every major sight and listing highlighted, the pull-out map makes on-the-ground navigation easy
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Day-trips: venture further afield to the Bosphorus and Princes' Islands. This tells you why to go, how to get there, and what to see when you arrive
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, health, tourist information, festivals and events, plus an A-Z directory and handy language section and glossary
- Attractive user-friendly design: features fresh magazine-style layout, inspirational colour photography and colour-coded maps throughout
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Sultnahmet; Topkapi Palace to the Golden Horn; Grand Bazaar district; Northwest quarter and the land walls; Galata and the waterfront districts; Beyoglu and Taksim; Besiktas and Ortakoy; Asian Istanbul; The Bosphorus and Princes' Islands

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