Fun Facts about Istanbul
FUN FACTS ABOUT ISTANBUL TURKEY
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- Istanbul has been capital of the Roman Empire, the Byzantine Empire, the Latin Empire, and the Ottoman Empire, yet it isn’t the capital city of modern Turkey, which is Ankara.
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- In a shop you’ll be offered tea, (ask for apple tea if you want less caffeine and conversation)! While you needn’t converse for hours, a certain amount of small talk is considered polite.
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- Istanbul, previously known as Constantinople, came from the Roman Emperor Constantine the Great who rebuilt the city on seven hills.
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- If a mosque is on your itinerary, be sure to dress appropriately: for women, no bare arms or head; for both sexes, no bare legs. In fact, dressing modestly is a good idea in general, especially for women. Save your sexy clothes for Istanbul’s nightspots.
- If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, sign up with Istanbul Secret for the latest information about the city. http://turkey.dailysecret.com/istanbul/en/
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USELFUL LINKS TO DISCOVERING ISTANBUL
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http://www.timeout.com/istanbul/
http://10awesome.com/10-awesome-things-to-see-in-istanbul/
http://www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/istanbul
http://www.theguideistanbul.com
http://www.istanbultrails.com/printable-tourist-maps-of-istanbul/
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