Hello there!
Today I am going to write about Istanbul. I am a big Istanbul fan and for me there is no other city in this world with such a diversity. People are hospitable, music is spectacular; there are tons of monuments and places to see! And we shouldn’t forget the delicious turkish food.
Here are some impressions of my Istanbul!
Dolmabahce Saray|Palace
It’s an incredible Palace which had been inhabited by the Sultans of the former Ottoman Empire. After the proclomation of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Pasa (Atatürk) lived there until his death.
Taksim - Istiklal Caddesi during the winter period
This is the Istiklal Street, the most famous and frequent place in Istanbul. With its length of about 3 km it connects the Taksim Place with the Tünel! A lot of traditional cafés, restaurants are located here, as well as stores where you can buy clothes, accessories and of course turkish music. At night, you will be able to party there in diverse clubs and bars.
Hagia Sophia
This is the Hagia Sophia Museum which was a Church and had been transformed to a mosque by the Ottomans. Now it is a museum and is wonderfully restaurated.
Sultanahmet Mosque
The Sultanahmet Mosque is face to face with Hagia Sophia; so you can reach the mosque within a few minutes!
Topkapi Palace
I won’t say anything to this picture! I think the picture is enough.
And now my favorit district in Istanbul: Nisantasi! It is one of the most expenses places in Istanbul but it has also the most european flair. I love it! Besides the the stores like Dolce and Gabana, Gucci etc. which are really only for richt people (it is really not affordable), Nisantasi has a lot of restaurants that are affordable and delicious…My special restaurant is Sushi&Co in Nisantasi (Teşvikiye Cad. No:133-A) but I know that Sushi is not everybody’s favorit. So just go to Nisantasi find out what is expecting you!
Last but not least, I want to recommend the so called “La rue Francaise” which is accessible from the Taksim Place! Lot of great French wine and food and again: a special like everywhere in Istanbul!
There is much more I could tell you about Istanbul! But I think then this posint won’t finish in this life! So just be spontaneous and take a guidebook with you.
Here are some relevant links for Istanbul!
http://www.istanbulcityguide.com/default.aspx
Thank you and Bye|digispins
