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RISE AND FALL OF CONSTANTINOPLE
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When Constantine I defeated Licinius at the Battle of Chrysopolis in September 324, he effectively became the emperor of the whole of the Roman Empire. Just two months later, Constantine laid out the plans for a new, Christian city to replace Byzanti... |
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FIRST SETTLEMENTS
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Recent construction of the Marmaray tunnel unearthed a Neolithic settlement underneath Yenikap? on Istanbul's peninsula. Dating back to the 7th millennium BC, before the Bosphorus was even formed, the discovery indicated that the peninsula was settle... |
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BEACHES IN ISTANBUL
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Kilyos:Located by the Black-sea shore on the European side, Kilyos is a half-hour drive from Taksim under normal circumstances. The village has more than a dozen private and public beaches, some of which require membership to enter. Though there are ... |
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NIGHTLIFE IN ISTANBUL
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There are many night clubs, pubs, restaurants and taverns with live music in the city. The night clubs, restaurants and bars increase in number and move to open air spaces in the summer. The areas around Istiklal Avenue, Nisantasi, Bebek and Kadiköy ... |
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THINGS TO DO IN ISTANBUL
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Hamams:A visit to a hamam (Turkish bath) is an essential part of any trip to Istanbul and is something you'll be sure to repeat before leaving. There are at least one historical hamam in each neighborhood of Istanbul. Take care in selecting a hamam, ... |
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DISTRICTS OF ISTANBUL
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Sultanahmet-Old City: Essentially Constantinople of Roman, Byzantine, and much of the Ottoman period, this is where most of the famous historical sights of Istanbul are located.Galata: Housing many of the nightlife venues of the city, this district w... |
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MAP OF ISTANBUL
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Istanbul is located in northwestern Turkey within the Marmara Region on a total area of 5,343 square kilometers (2,063 sq mi). The Bosphorus, which connects the Sea of Marmara to the Black Sea, divides the city into a European side, comprising the hi... |
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TOURIST INFORMATION IN ISTANBUL
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Language: Turkish is the official language, but English is widely understood in the main tourist areas.Communications: The international country dialling code for Turkey is +90. The outgoing code is 00, followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 004... |
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CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ISTANBUL
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From the UK:There are flights from most UK airports to Istanbul Ataturk International Airport, not far from the city. The flight duration from London to Istanbul is approximately 3 or 4 hours.British Airways flies to Istanbul from Heathrow, Aberdeen,... |
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