Weekend in Istanbul

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Here are ten unforgettable things to do during a weekend in Istanbul. From the Blue Mosque to the Dolmabahçe Palace, not forgetting the famous "all nighters" or shopping at the Grand Bazaar; while two days in Istanbul will go by very quickly, the sights and sounds will be such a change of scenery that you'll want to come back again and stay longer. Bring an empty suitcase because you'll need room for all those souvenirs!

Contents

• 1

  The historical heart

  
• 2

  Hagia Sophia

  
• 3

  A town on the Spice Trade Road

  
• 4

  Shopping

  
• 5

  Evenings

  
• 6

  Night life

  
• 7

  Cruise on the Bosporus

  
• 8

  Mehmet and the Galata bridge

  
• 9

  World cuisine

  
• 10

  The Dolmabahçe Palace