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Istanbul
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It has retained its identity through successive changes of
name, population, language, religion, and political status, its
character and spirit enduring through the centuries as if it had
an ageless soul.—John Freely
Join John Freely, who teaches at the University of Bosphorus,
as he explores Istanbul in the October 1999 issue of
TRAVELER.
Other Links :
Istanbul City Guide
http://www.istanbulcityguide.com/index.html
This is so comprehensive it includes photo labs and
hairdressers! Check out the list of events and other daily
updates.
Istanbul Hotels
http://www.istanbulhotels.com/
This is a database of hotels arranged by area and type. It also
features the arrivals-and-departures board of Ataturk airport
and several pages on the history of Istanbul.
Istanbul—The Turkey Holiday Guide
http://holiday.wec-net.com.tr/istanbul/index.html
Check this site for links to accommodations and car rentals, as
well as sightseeing and other tourism information.
Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Turkey
http://www.turizm.gov.tr/
This site features insights into the landscape, cuisine, and
daily life of Turks.
Republic of Turkey
http://www.turkey.org/
Immerse yourself in Turkish life, from news to business to
politics and beyond—all at this embassy-run site.
Turknet
http://www.turknet.com/
Find specific information on Istanbul as well as interesting
multimedia presentations, historical information, photographs,
and essays on Turkish style.
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50 Places of a Lifetime,
as Judged by the
National Geographic People.
Urban Spaces
Barcelona
Hong Kong
Istanbul
Jerusalem
London
New York
Paris
Rio de Janeiro
San Francisco
Venice
Wild Places
Antarctica
Amazon
Canadian Rockies
Galápagos
Grand Canyon
Outback
Papua new Guinea Reefs
Sahara
Serengeti
Venezuela's Tepuis
Paradise Found
Amalfi Coast
Boundary Waters
British Virgin Islands
Greek Islands
Hawaiian Islands
Japanese Ryokan
Kerala
Torres del paine
Seychelles
Pacific Islands
Country Unbound
Alps
Big Sur
Canadian Maritimes
Coastal Norway
Danang to Hue
England's Lake District
Loire Valley
North Island, New Zealand
Tuscany
Vermont
World Wonders
Acropolis
Angkor
Cyberspace
Giza Pyramids
Great Wall
Machu Picchu
Mesa Verde
Petra
Taj Mahal
Vatican City
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