- Let Frommer's Istanbul take you beyond the tourist circuit to discover the city's hidden pleasures and historical secrets. Our expert author shares her insights and opnions on buying authentic rugs and Turkish crafts, visiting a hamam, haggling in the markets, dining on street food, and avoiding time-honored scams.
- Our walking tours introduce you to the city's many faces, from the back streets of ancient neighborhoods to the underground world of Byzantine ruins.
- Frommer's Istanbul includes suggested itineraries for seeing the city on a tight time-budget; side trips to get you out of the city and exploring a different perspective on Turkish life; an in-depth discussion of the city's complex history and culture; and a beginner's Turkish glossary, to help you greet your Turkish counterparts in their own language.
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You can find charming souvenirs and other Turkish treasures in Istanbul's Grand Bazaar. See chapter 7.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Itineraries, walking tours, and trip-planning ideas
Insider tips from local expert authors
About the Author
Lynn A. Levine is author of Frommer's Turkey and has contributed to a number of other titles, including Frommer's Italy from $90 a Day and Frommer's Southeast Asia. When not writing about travel, Lynn is a communications consultant for organizations including UNICEF, the United Nations Development Program, and the International Fund for Animal Welfare, specializing in the development of campaign and cutting-edge strategic communications to create social change. She maintains the travel website www.talkingturkey.com as well as the portal www.wordandeed.com.
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Completely useless for locating restaurants
Sep 10 2010
By Ithakan
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Format:Paperback
Apparently, none of the earlier reviewers relied on the Frommer's maps to find restaurants as they wandered the city, or they would have noted that the maps in the "Where to Dine" section are not maps of restaurants reviewed--they are repeats of the hotel maps in the "Where to Stay" section. This is a case of incredibly bad editing that I wouldn't expect from Frommer's--and I hope Amazon discontinues sale of this defective version of the guide.
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Frommer's Istanbul 2008
Oct 24 2008
By W. Dillard
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Format:Paperback
My husband and I returned from Istanbul two days ago. This guide is as great as the many other Frommer's guides. My only complaint is that the admission fees to many of the sites suggested are double the listed price in this guide. I was a little surprised given the fact that this book is a recent release. For example, admission to Topkapi Palace is listed as 10 TYL with an additional 10 TYL for entry into the Harem. The actual cost is 20 TYL for admission into the palace and an additional 15 TYL for the Harem which is located near the exit of the palace. By the time, we finished touring the palace the Harem was closed. I was a little disappointed by that. Overall, Istanbul is a fascinating city and this guide helped us explore the many layers of history. Enjoy!
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enjoyable and informative read
Jan 27 2011
By bcworld13
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This travel guide is both helpful and particularly fun to read. The author gives very interesting descriptions of Istanbul, so you are sure to get excited about your trip ahead of time. I found the suggested itineraries especially helpful in planning my trip, although the author overloads the days.
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