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It is beautiful place near Marmaris, the best way to get there it is to taka a dolmus - small bus from Marmaris. U will discover there great nature and unique beaches. Specialy Kiz Kumu - place where u can walk on the water and stand in the middle of the bay. Going that "water road" it is something u will never forget!

If you like swimming,I suggest you to go Alanya because there are a lot of beaches everywhere.

The place to be if you want to go golfing in Turkey!!!

If you're short on time, avoid places like Topkapi palace, etc. They charge yabancis (foreigners) out the nose, and the grand bazaar is cooler anyway... and has free admission. Give yourself a solid two days to fully explore it.Make sure to take a water taxi to Uskudar on the Asian side of the city!

lovely fishing village and scenery!!

lovely tourist attractions and lots of shops!!

a bit quiet much can see there will be much more facilities being introduced in a few years time

lovely place with a big market for everyone

great atmosphere, lovely bars and restaurants and great beaches

The Bodrum-market is a truly exciting to visit.

hagle hagle hagle they will sell u nething u r willing to buy

live near the blue mosque - you hear the imam every morning at five o'clock which is a funny but also sleep-consuming :)

Best place to stay in Istanbul -SulanAhmet (£25 to 40 per night). Low cost airlines go to Sabiha Gokcen Airport. Take Bus upto Taksem (cost 10 Turkish Liras). The journey is 45 mins to 75 minutes. From Taksem, take a taxi to Sultan Ahment. Better if you fix the rate before hand to 10 to 15 Turkish Liras. Places to visit: SultanAhmet mosque (blue mosque), Yerebatan Cistern, Top-Kapi Palace, museum opposite to SultanAhmet mosque if you realy interested in musuem. Istanbul Nightlife: Taksem. Turkish Hamam: Sultanahmet hamam at Sultanahmet. Approx cost Liras 60. The hama is not relaxing; you would need good sleep after you are massaged!

Something different...but overcrowded :S

It could be that I was there in March, but Yalikavak was dullsville. The beach was nothing special, the shops that were opened seemed to be dominated by tourist-baiting trinketry, and locals seemed less approachable and friendly than anywhere else in Turkey (a country that is arguably one of the friendliest on earth...at least the citizenry is, anyway). It might be worth a stop if you're lazing a few days away on the Bodrum peninsula, but I was more taken with the scenery of the tiny village of Gumusluk.

Selcuk is a quiet little town which acts as the jumping-off point for going to visit Ephesus. However, the town, though not exactly spectacular or grandiose, has some interesting sights, and is a good place to interact with the locals--plus, it's surrounded by drop-dead-gorgeous rolling hills and orchards of fruit trees. It's also a popular nesting spot for storks, which usually arrive in late March and early April to mate with their lifelong partners. As to the sights, here you'll find what remains of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. These days, it amounts to some scattered ruins in a field, but it is there nonetheless. Also in town is the Basilica of St. John the Apostle, a grand fortress, the Isa Bey Mosque and a museum housing artifacts found at the Ephesus site, which is about 3 km away, if memory serves.

If you find yourself in Selcuk make sure you visit the Kiwi Carpet Shop on the Main Rd. After having problems with the local customs authorities about getting our vans landed in Turkey the kind hearted employees from here wagered a deal for all 3 vans on our behalf. What followed was a week of madness camped outside their shop, free breakfast every morning and countless BBQs and day trips around the area. Out of 12 blokes only 4 bought carpets yet when it was time to leave they wouldn't let us go, end result being promising to revisit them on the way back up from Oludeniz, Olympos etc which resulted in us staying there for another 3 days. Top place, unbelievable hospitality and no pressure. I lost my dick.

Take a big trolley bag when you visit the market in downtown Istanbul or you will be left with lots of bags after your shopping like us and no way of carrying them away!

You need to try the Mudbaths. It was incredible. Notice the faded pictures the celebrity visit of Dustin Hoffman circa 1976. It is a magical place as you take the water taxi through acres of reeds to get to the city. We very much enjoyed going to the beach after visiting the city.

A great place to eat and enjoy spectacular view so the city is the Maiden's Tower. Try to go just as they do the evening call to prayer. Spectacular.

Scuba is great here. Lots of caves.

Some highlights of the city..(there are many more...)Try Istanbul at summertime or spring..Visit the magical Bosphorus and take a cruise around it from Bebek.Visit Hagia Sofia and Top Kapi, where you can have lunch at the palace's restaurant with a stunning view of the Bosphorus. Check out the quiet road between Top Kapi and Hagia Sofia with the small wooden houses on the side..Unforgetable..Walk up and down the street of Pera, close to Taksim sq. and don't forget to taste Kazandipi at Saray!!Worth going back to Istanbul only to taste that!!Don't forget to visit Kapali Carci for a noisy mixture of smells and cultures...

When I went here in 1984 you could swim in the pools which was a fantastic experience. You can't do that any more, but this is still worth a visit. Whatever you do, take your sunglasses. The reflections from the white calcifications and the pools on a bright day are literally blinding.

when in Marmaris always keep an eye out for local trading markets, you can pick up some amazing things for very little money. and always be prepared to haggle, it's kind of expected.

"quite! and relaxing holiday place!

When you want the true Turkish experience and you want to stray off the beaten tourist path, find a hamam the Turks visit themselves. Once in there, go with the flow...observe those around you and don't shy out of a massage. It might look scary to have your bones racked like that, but it sure is a must-experience event.

the waterfront city was like ibiza, late nights, warm weather, friendly people, lots of parties.

local street cafe food is as good as restaurant food, just cheaper

Also, the tiny town Gümbet right next to it has some good bars and pubs.

Located in the Eastern part of Turkey, Pamukkale is a wonderful place to visit if you like natural calcium pools. Pamuk means "cotton", while Kalle is "castle". Thus the name cottoncastle. This is a must see sight in Turkey. Be ready to soak your body in the mineral baths which are ice blue in color. After that, you can head out to Cappadoccia, where you can see the fairy domes that are only in seen in dreams or Star Wars Movies@!

Ankara seems to many as a really boring place to visit..but as a photographer.. i got my best photos there. if you go visit the big castle at night time.. you will find great treasures of people..cafes and real life.. also they are non touristy and let you come in and investigate places. The views are spectacular..but beware of the little kids shooting fake guns at you.. it scared the crap out of me.! lol anyway.. the city is a real different adventure and much faster paced than istanbul.. many of your best bargains will come from here..because there isnt the tourist prices. Lots to do..find someone who lives there and they will help you to all the best place. gorgeous in winter.

Oludeniz beach is great, but don't be fooled into thinking it is brilliant white sand as it appears in the photos. It is actually quite shingly so remember to take some footwear. The paragliders are a spectacular sight.

See the harbour for nice fish restaurants.

Nice fish restaurants, close to visit Troy on your way through Turkey. Easy to travel by bus

Go to visit the Uludag, Nice for a BBQ during the hot summer, ideal to ski during winter.

Dolmabahce palace... incredible setting, and you can see all the glamour that the ottoman sultans had.

Haggle....mentally put a price for yourself in advance: how much do I want to pay for it. The first bid you do should be ridiculously low...after all, the vendor's price is ridiculously high in the first place. He will set a new price...you now both know you're in for the game. Start haggling down and be overly dramatic about it...ask special discounts if you buy more than one item, make a total price. Threathen to walk away, you'll be called back with a new price...yet know that if you indeed walk away, don't come back for the same item. Because then the vendor knows you're interested. Let your travel partner/spouse play the bad cop, as if she/he doesn't want you to spend that much money on the items. The vendor will often his price to meet the spouses' criticism. Watch out what you say to one another...even in your own language. The vendors speak much more languages than you'd imagine. Stop when you're both happy on the price...and have fun.
That way both parties will be satisfied about the deal. There's no use in angering vendors by trying to press for ridiculously low prices.

The best place in the world, definitely 3

Don't miss dinner at:
Cubana - have pick up service. Just ask at hotel reception and they'll give off a call and the friendly staff will come pick you up.
Green River- great food and very nice staff!! Mimosa hamam is by far my favorite in Alanya - very nice, men and women are separated. You feel refreshed indeed when leaving this place.

The only city in the world located on 2 different continents... It's an amazing experience to see the Asian continent form the European side and vice-versa... Don't forget to cross the famous Bosphorus Bridge and enjoy the most beautiful view on Earth!

if you want to see what Greeks used to create and how well they are standing even 4000 years later, go to Ephesus. a whole city remains there to prove that once upon a time Greeks were enlightening the world with cultural insights. definitely worth visiting.

Kusadasi Turkey: If you are on a ferry cruise of the Greek Isles and port in Kusadasi be aware that there is a really cool market not far from the port. You can buy belly dancing outfits in any size imaginable. There are leather coats galore, shoes, gorgeous pillows and "Real Fake Watches":) Beware that these merchants are so slick that one of our travellers held out her hand to recieve change, with her change purse in hand. When she finnished thanking the merchant for his time she noticed her change purse was gone, never to be found. It can happen to you!

Ephesus is majestic and humbling. The ruins here are incredible just for the sheer size of the site. It was a town of 250,000 people, with two amphitheatres, and a library that was on par with the great library at Alexandria. Its marble pathways are molded with wheel tracks, its market stalls still have floor mosaics (hearts and ducks, oh my!), and there's even the odd bit of graffiti referring to a brothel. It's amazing this was built, it's mind boggling to think of the everyday life that happened here, and it's startling how quickly people must have packed up and moved away, once the harbor, on which the city formerly sat, silted in (it's visible far in the distance). If you're going to Turkey, it'd be foolish to miss this; try to schedule a full day for exploring it.

The statue of Trajan in Ephesus is almost destroyed - only a foot standing on a round globe saying "I conquered it all" ... proof that the Romans knew that the earth was round!  That knowledge was lost in Europe until the 15th century!

Go during the off season, november, ramadan was fascinating and we got to stay in the historic part for next to nothing

Marmaris is turistic city but behind a wall of disco's and bar's hide great history. First traces of human presence found near the city are dating back 12,000 years. In ancient ages it was also an important region on the read to egypt for example... Try to know Marmaris as it was, not only as it is now. U will discover many great and interesting things.

A great city, rich with culture. The traditional music of Turkey is also excellent. Visit some of the traditional instruments shops near the downtown.

Very busy city, supposed to be great for shopping, but it's not my case. Not into fake Louis Vuitton bags and gold chains.

don't go to where it's busy. follow the aquaduct which is covered. you can walk on top of it. you will end up at a hillside where, if you remove a big rock, there will be a kind of shower. the basins there are much more softer than the ones where all the tourists go. those actually hurt your feet...

B5SH club, or besh club, which actually means club 4 is on the beech near the hilton. The best club there on that beech, since there are others. But this one's definitely the best. strippers spotted there ;-)

Wonderful turkish baths however the locals had heaps of attitude. They stole my undies as I bathed!!

Well this is somethingthat id pretty much hard to explain, but something like Athens, breathtaking city. I didnt see much of it, because I was there for business, but someday I will come back to see every little detail!

Stay in Sultanahmet area, around the Four Seasons and pay a fraction. Enjoy the sights, kababs, coffee and streets of older Istanbul. Do ride the tram and try the bosphorous boat trip - tame seagulls will follow you all the way to Asia!

Istanbul is full of history. Be sure to visit the Hagia Sofia - such an awesome structure, very important to church and political history - it was also the biggest/grandest church for more than a thousand years!

Kebabs (filled with beef, vegs and spices) and a bottle of Coke would be very nice after a day of strolling around the city. Also good with local tea.

Be sure to take a side trip to Avenos, the pottery town. In addition to being a more mellow, less touristy place, there are many pottery shops with all kinds of pottery works, including replica Hittite jars of tears used to gather tears for the dead (so they say). Also, don't miss the Hair Museum at Chez Galip, where there are over a ten thousand locks of human hair, many contributed by visitors.

This place is known for snow in the winter (Orhan Pamuk wrote a book called "Snow" about it). However, it is a beautiful place in summer, surrounded by fields of wildflowers. Not coincidentally, it is also known for its honey.

I strongly recommend trying sheesha, if you haven't already. It is like smoking but one time wont kill you.

You must go to the Bazaar, and also try some local seafood, it's fabulous, especially the prawns in tomato sauce!

If you like fake's then this is the place to go. I got three Polo shirts here for a friend and they cost 1 dollar each! Also get some green onyx here, the lighter the better!

Bons souvenirs sauf quand j'ai fait tomber, par inadvertance, une pastèque énorme dans une mosquée en pleine prière...

the best köftes from türkiye

gotto bring bottled water ! in the summer it's hot, and you could only drink bottled water.

I have benn only once... So i dont think that i can say anythink.....Sorry!!!!

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Send Photo to a FriendThe area around and inside the citadel, being the oldest part of Ankara, contains many fine examples of traditional architecture. There are also lovely green areas in which to relax. It is well known that the Ankara region was the cradle of wine in Hatti and Hittite times around 2000 B.C. Many restored traditional Turkish houses in the area of the citadel now serve as restaurants and shops.

hahahaha, the city I like the most in the WORLD, where east meets west... It is simply incredible, amazing, culturally rich, a lot of history... the BEST

It is a shame that most people come here at ANZAC time as I went at ANZAC time in the 70's and experienced it without the 12,000 plus people. go another time for this surreal experience.

This city is insane. Traffic is insane. Vendors are insane. Waiters are insane. Practically anyone selling anything is insane. Police presence is insane. Size and architecture are insane. Number of taxis is insane. All in a good way :DBut the food sucks, except the lamb shish which is divine!Visit the Galata tower, you get a view of the whole city and Bosphorus. The Topkapi palace treasury has insane amounts of jewels and a diamond that will make you go blind from all the glittering.

The strange building that hold the museum built in 1831 as the St. Rock Hospital and had patients that suffered from black death! It is situated right next to the Archaeological Museum but I like it more because it shows many things about the local daily life. You can see many samples of traditional Turkish folkloric artifacts, a collection of Bergama and Gordes carpets, traditional costumes etc I visited the museum with Emek, my local friend in Izmir so we had some nice conversions about some common local customs the two counties share through the years. The museum is open every day except Monday between 08:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00) and the cost is only 2YTL (1.2euro!).

To get to Datca catch the bus from Marmaris..It is Turkey though so you could be waiting for that bus in Marmaris for half the night

Go on to the amazing bazar, there have some cups of legendary appletea with the sellers and bargain the best price for your new handbag!Visit the spicemarket.Go on to a boat trip on the Bosporus and see the amazing and exclusive houses on Bosporus shore on the Asian part of Istanbul!

manisa mesir macun festival

The palace the Ottomans built to dazzle the Europeans. Imagine Liberace with a harem (if that doesn't ruin your mind). Unfortunately, you're not allowed to wander the interior at will. Strictly guided tours (with protective booties over your shoes). You can wander the grounds, though, and enjoy the magnificent Bosporus (and sight an occasional chicken).http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313679A66406202CCB06184B38089B8DF0F http://www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/BelgeGoster.aspx?17A16AE30572D313E603BF9486D4371D12460496EB6D6255

The best time to go is in winter because in summer it is incredibly hot and humid.

a must to see the sun go down at dusk, the beaches are just wow.

TIPS FOR THE TRENDY Cool area to hang out: BEYOGLU DISTRICT The Beyoglu district, in the center of Istanbul, is a district which lives the twenty four hours to the full with its’ historical buildings, shops, restaurants, bars, art and cultural activities.

Make sure to see the gorgeous Hagia Sophia mosque and the Blue Mosque, also known as Sultanahmet Mosque.

Great ReallyWarm. Great Locals And Some Really Nice Restaraunts, Check Out Romance Palace NearBabadan Apartments =) Good Markets

Only Went Twice...On A Boat Trip And When I Went To A Water Park...Up In The Hills

boat rides from here are really good and relaxing

the waterfalls of manavgat

Loads of shopping to do here, a few landmarks, a wonderful coastline full of pubs and night clubs. The place to go to have fun in the summer.

La Cappadoce à cheval c'est cool

Pas eu le temps de tout y voir mais les deux côtés: européen et asiatique sont à faire!

If you are traveling in August be prepared for very, very, very hot and dry weather.

A must do - swimming among the ruins of antique roman baths - bring a mask or goggles as the water is sparkling (tastes just like sparkling mineral water) and it hurts when you open eyes under water. The deeper water the warmer!

Go over to the Asian half and find the Migros (Swiss supermarket) hidden there... it sells alcohol and cigarettes, products it's known for not selling in the original country. Also, don't overdose on Apple Tea. It does become sickening.

If you chose to visit Istanbul, get ready to deal with hundreds of hard sellers on every corner - it's so much fun, though. The people are very friendly welcoming - never forget that every single one of them is trying to sell you something. Or if not him personally, he will drag you to his cousin's store, who will offer you apple tea...and some carpets. Besides that, Istanbul is a perfectly peaceful city, and there's tons of stuff to look at, especially if you're somewhat into culture architecture. Don't miss out on the surroundings of the red mosque, just stroll about in the quarter, it's beautiful. Just across the street from the side entrance of the red mosque there's a little cafe where you can hang out on the couches and enjoy an apple tea...and just down that road, there's a little hotel which offers beautiful rooms for an affordable price. Make sure to cross the bridge and walk over to and up the Galata tower - GREAT view over the whole city. Looking down, you'll see a gorgeous rooftop cafe (direction Bosporus), get a drink there, it's a fabulous place. Then, you also can't miss a boat tour on the Bosporus, up to the black sea - make sure to bring a warm jacket though, unless it's summer, of course. Istanbul is an incredible, vibrant city with two faces - one is very traditional and conservative, the other is tank-top liberal...be ready for that, as well ;-) - oh, and don't go out to the touristic parts of town to eat, stay in the small kebab places...they're much friendlier, not as costly, and the food is incredible!

incredible,beautifull and huge city.i love it!!best places are topkapi palace and aya sophia mosque

I think all the food is great in Turkey!! The kebab places of course, but there's also kumpir (giant potatoes), delicious sweet deserts etc (you find them at a 'pastane'), simit (bread shaped like donuts, they sell it at every corner and costs 50 YTL) and lots of other types of small breads (you should go to a 'simitçi), fish at the Galata brigde,... and of course there is nargile, which you should have in a typical cafe with small tables and cushions.

Just go the the Turkish spa. You are totally relaxed when you walk out.

Not much there but an airport and dirty streets. It is HOT in the summertime, but i found the people in the area are extremely nice

ANZAC cove, lots of walking with little signage to help you with where or what you are looking at. A very awe inspiring place when you stand on the beach and look up at the cliff imagining what they went through... Simpson's grave is on the water front near anzac cove. look every where or get a guide as I said there are few signs.

Well, I wouldn´t visit Ankara if I were you! It´s a city built up to be a capital.... only a capital! Nothing more than government and military buildings. Nothing to do, nothing to see.... boring! Although, some very good Universities brought many young Turks to live there... temporarily!

Bursa: lovely, sweet, charming! A wonderful city, probably the real heart of Turkey coz is not fake like Istanbul and not too fundamentalist like in the far East! Go to Mudanya, if possible, and eat fish for a very cheap price, but the quality is super! A tip: eat Pideli Köfte (go to Kayhan Street (just go down from the Heykel, the very center of the city" and turn right when you see Kayhan Bazaar sign) you can find many restaurants which serve the best pideli kofte in the city in both sides of the street. Pideli kofte is made of small delicious meatballs served on small pieces of pide. It is served by adding tomato soup and melted hot butter on it. Some yoghurt is served by the plage) and Kestane Şekeri (they are everywhere!)

go and fall in love with that city ..... normally i hate big ones but istanbul .........

Istanbul is a very nice place to travel, the city is situated on two continents - Europe and Asia. You can find there lots of historical places as well as shopping centers. The goods are really chip there. There are also many mosques with nice architecture in there. The only thing, which not everybody likes, is overcrowds...

Terminus of the ferry boat coming from Istanbul. Just relax and have a coffee there in the sun, waiting for the ship to arrive. I have nice memories of these Turkish coffees there!

tämä vain jotta saan huikeet kartat auki:D

stay away from Taxim backstreets in the dark!!!!

Odun köfte yemeden geçmeyin...

You really need to visit Konya if you want to meet the Turkish culture in all its glory. It's pretty far from Antalya but a visit is really worth it. Note that you wear something that covers you arms and legs.

the best place for swimming(aqva parks) and shopping

Don't missthe Kariye Musesi for amazing and magnificently preserved Byzantine frescoes and mosaics...

go to the proper turkish delight shops, it so different to what we are used to in england, and much more addictive

Alanya is located on the south of Turkey. It is a small city near Antalya. I suggest you take a small roadtrip around it offered by the local people to see the Red castle from more angles.

Unbelievable traffic jam!!!

Istanbul....The most romantic and intertaining city...the food is the best and the people are were very nice and friendly...they have a super night life!!! The Taxim is the place to go for intertainment...but go with people...its not the safest place but very intertaining...

Rent a bike and take a ride around the island! it's cheap, safe, as there are no cars on the island (!), and in 1 hour you'll have seen all of it!

Place of the Şükrü Saraçoğlu Stadium of Fenerbahçe Sporting Club of İstanbul

This is a very calm and beautiful little place by the sea. It has a wonderful story about the love between a young boy and a dolphin (who have a statue of them at the beach). It's just perfect for anyone who doesn't want to go to a beach crowded with tourists.

The little town of Side is absolutely worth a visit! This is a wonderful town, very cosy with a lot of restaurants and bars, but also a lot of culture: everywhere in the town you can find Roman ruins. You enter the town by car driving under the ancient grate gate, it's very impressive.

If you have the opportunity to go to a concert in the old Roman Theatre in the beautiful town of Side, it's an absolute must, an unforgettable experience.

Visit Atyaylası for picnic.But take some takeovers as this place is little colder than the city..

It is a very touristic place, and very comercial. You can find carpets, leader items and handicrafts but not cheap at all!

You have to be careful when you take a taxi because they are trying to cheat you and you will pay 10 times more than the real value!

Well, years ago when we were in travelling in Turkey, the people from our hotel in Bodrum sent us to Gumusluk in a dolmus, a small town near Bodrum. You can find the ruins of the old city of Myndos there, but also the beach is very nice, with a lot of Turkish families, giving it a nice familiar atmosphere. It was the 3rd of september, the day before my birthday and we decided to choose a restaurant there. there were an awful lot of them, at the beginning of the beach, but we decided to stroll a bit further. We found a place, without the real tourist look and a nice terrace in the water... and the food was great.... the best Mezze I ever ate in my whole life... it was one of the best days in a three week holiday with a lot of ups and downs... the same day Aaliyah died in a plain accident and 9 days later the twin towers were attacked...

avoid the man with the bunny!!!

There is a taxi driver in istanbul - a great guy, drives a cadillac- the only cadillac in turkey as he says, he will do a sightseeing tour with you and show you anything you want. He is such a friendly guy, just lovable. You can pay him what ever you want for your trip. My familiy and me were very happy that he was our driver.

don't be bullied into buying stuff from market stalls!

Make sure you try the tea while you're here.

Go to the Halicarnas, I think they had a foam party every Thursday! Great fun

Izmir has wonderful markets where they sell foods, clothes and artifacts. Barter with vendors, items are usually a third cheaper if you haggle.

Go to the nightclub on the pier called "Bedenalti." As it's name would suggest, it's directly below the castle. It's run by a Turkish Canadian named Mehmet -- a great guy who is always interested in meeting travelers. He'll take care of you.

Actually you want to head out of Denizli about 10 mins by taxibus to a village called Pamukkale, there you'll find one of turkey's most impressive hot springs.. a hugh white mineral terrace system has formed over 1000's of years. the water is drinkable, and is reportadly good for the heart.. i tryed it.. and i'm still brathing :D

There is at least one good barber in Bergama. I've never been shaved that clean in my entire life.

Oh, that was some kind of an adventure. I travelled from Side to Manavgat on the Republic Day in Turkey and saw a parade. That was impressive. Such a nice market and cosiderably cheap one.

Horrible place full of little scallys and shoe shine boys.

Do not forget to eat fresh fish and magnificent salad in any restaurant.

Make sure to visit the European and Asian sides of Istanbul when you are there!

Der Wochenmarkt ist interessant für Touristen. Aber vorsicht, die Händler sind hartnäckig und verstehen ihr Handwerk.

there is a lot of small pensions around antalya costs you pernight 15euro! much cheaper than the hotels

hamam.... the truth original turkish bath is in istanbul next to the "kapalicarsi" the closeth bazaar....jackie chan did a movie there! its realy good to relax!

beautiful place (wonder).......very special! must visit!

Sighhtseeing Attractions, - Saint Sophia and The Blue Mosque, and other great historical buildings. These buildings are old and still stand tall after the great earthquake in year 2005 or was it in 1995. All these buildings are well maintained but had high values, Especially in town the Hotels are not cheap because of the old restoration buildings these buildings have high values even its cramp inside. As for food, try their ever famous Turkish Delights and Apple tea. Its very sweet mind you. So for those people have sweet tooth you can always request for less sugar or honey. For a box it of turkish delights costs you about USD 5.00. You can get cheaper at the Great Bazaar. They have homogeneous products. Do not try to negotiate for price but instead in quantities.

there's a big...enormous difference between athens and istanbul. in istanbul's favor, of course. town on european-asian boundary...great experience. beautiful bridge, aja sofia and numerous orientl buildings.clean streets in downtown, nice people and sweeet baklava (for 10USD kilo)!! njam!

If You are up for a visit the ancient Efes city I suggest taking extra battery pack. Sight seeing is a wonderful and mysterious.

A lot of Europeans have never been to Istanbul, because they rather go to Paris or Rome... I think, Istanbul is absolutely worth going there, there's a lot of good things to do and see, and you will be surprised on how much you will like it (so was I)!!

I can recommend the Barber who operates in a little shop just behind the sea front bar

The Grand Bazar is really worth it!

It's a wonderful place in winter. But because of global warming, it's hot in summer. There are great places to visit.

Make sure to eat once in a wonderful rooftop restaraunt in Istiklal Street, somewhere after the big embassy (the big gate thing).

La ville est totalement magique. Je dirais qu'elle est sombre par le fait qu'elle ne met pas un grand sourire sur son visage mais complètement magique par sa population, son bosphore, ses nuits, ses étoiles, sa vie simplement.

Sultan Ahmet ıs the best place for travelers in Istanbul. Got cheap items like sourvenirs for shoppers and travellers

do the trip to the saklikent gorge (alanya) with 4x4's.

not the right place to demonstrate same sex affection.avoid taxis, very likely to rip you off.turks get offended easily and they dont care loosing face, they will fight you until they win. if you are a female, travel with men so you can leave turkey in good terms and having fond memories. Women travelling alone, beware the hassle is the worst ive ever encountered. 

Urgup is a very good place for travel.There is a very fantastic atmosphere.You should visit this place.

great place to strat your Gulet sailing trip, try the home made Turkish Icecream from the vendors on the water front

A bit touristy - but generally a nice little town you can walk around.

If your not interested in buying stuff from touts - there at every tourist spot selling books, postcards, whatever... don't even start a conversation. My uncle made the mistake of saying hello back to a guy before we went into the blue mosque, the guy continued to hassle us when we came out.

great party place nice pub's nice people

About 17 million people and half of them are hucksters. It's still a beautiful city with a lot to offer, but be on guard.

Ma 1ere saison avec FRAM: la Turquie. J ai aime l ambiance de cette ville, flaner dans ses souks et manger un bout dans son vieux marches

no words to describe this wonderful city!!!! just one of the best cities i´ve ever visited, one of my favourite places...

Very clean seaside town and nice fresh dishes. Nice hotels, pensions and historical places.

Izmir is an ancient city facing the Aegean Sea on Turkey's West Coast. It is one of Turkey's largest cities and a major port. It is located in the Gulf of Izmir, by the Aegean Sea. It is the capital of Izmir Province. The city of Izmir is composed of 9 metropolitan districts.international arts festival during June and July, and the Izmir International Fair, one among the city's many fair and exhibition events, is held in the beginning of September every year.Modern Izmir also incorporates the nearby ancient cities of Ephesus, Pergamon, Sardis and Klazomenai, and centers of international tourism such as Kusadasi, Cesme and Foca.

Fethiye is the most famous city of ancient Lycia. Fethiye is a pretty town at the hillsides of the Mount Mendos, the part of the Tourus mountain chains, and surrounds the bay that it has given its name too. Fethiye reminds most of us of OLUDENIZ. The world famous and one of the most beautiful wonders in the world Oludeniz, worths travelling miles and miles for the turquoise blue waters wonderful lagoon

Near Selcuk is the cave of the Seven Sleepers. It still smelt death.

Nice sightseeing spot in Turkey. Famous old library.

Tolle Stadt, immer eine Reise wert! Kann ich nur empfehlen.