Perfect place to set up camp for exploring the surrounding areas.

great off the beaten track item for Istanbul. The admision is reasonable and their restaurant/cafe has a beautiful view of the Bosphorus (as long as no over-10-deck cruise is docked in front of it).

The museum, located in a converted warehouse in the Tophane district on the Bosphorus, is the first of its kind in Turkey. It is easily reached by the city's tram system.

The ski terrain is largely for advanced skiers, and although there are some easy places to ski, beginners should be wary of some challenging pistes. It is a snow-sure ski resort, with an unusually long season, generally opening for skiing at the start of October and remaining open until the end of May. It's also a major summer resort, with many activities available both at village level and on the mountain. The lift system operates throughout the year, allowing a wide range of walking and cycling trails to be available even to the more fitness-challenged visitor.

The earliest church of which there is any evidence on the site of the present church may be as old as the eighth century. However, this original church was almost certainly in ruins during the 10th or 11th century, when another church was built upon the site - remnants of which can be seen in Romanesque pillared arcades on the north side of the apse.

Best kebabs in soton!