This practical guide to Istanbul offers ideas for your stay, information on neighborhoods and addresses.
The economic capital of the Turkish Republic is looking to the future while preserving its old-world charm. The city has always been cosmopolitan, and that's surely why you quickly feel at home. Cut in two by the majestic Bosphorus, over 30 km long, the exotic flavors of the colorful markets are fascinating. Beyond the welcoming nature of the locals, it's the clash of cultures that astonishes and captivates. Here, muezzins call to prayer, and yachts drop billionaires off at their homes on the Bosphorus. The city never sleeps; parties are held in every neighborhood until the early hours. The baths are sure to recharge tourists, while the sumptuous monuments simply reveal the city's millennia-old history.