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Istanbul owes its historic importance and its amazing cultural and architectural heritage to its perfect strategic location, straddling the Bosphorus straits which separate Europe and Asia Minor. Through most of its 2,500-year-long history, the city (first known as Byzantium, then as... More »

Travel tips in Istanbul

Büyük otogar Esenler - Istanbul’s largest bus station, Istanbul

This is where the most buses stop in Turkey. The bus station is accessible from Atatürk airport by taking the Hafif-Metro.  Don’t think about dragging luggage around. Go across...

Konuk Evi, Sogukçesme Sokak, Sultanahmet, Istanbul

  Located in Sultanahmet, this moderately priced restaurant features a lovely patio shaded by leafy trees. You’ll find mezes, grilled meats and fresh salads on the menu. It’s a...
from Sabine K.

Abracadabra, Arnavutkoy Caddesi 50/1, Istanbul

In a four-story building overlooking the Bosphorus, you’ll find this traditional restaurant decorated with an eclectic mix of antiques and Turkish-style furnishings. The chef cooks up...
from Sabine K.
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Interesting facts about Istanbul
Location: Northwest Turkey.
Dialling code: 90 (Turkey); 212 / 216 (Istanbul).
Population: 12,915,158 (2009).
Time zone: GMT + 2 (GMT + 3 from last Sunday in March to last Sunday in October).

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Entry/Visa/Health

Check your specific situation. For example you are a citizen of Spain, live in Germany and want to enter Canada. Or you are planning a trip with multiple stopovers in diifferent countries. Which entry and health regulations apply to you? You can find out the varying regulations here: here (in Englisch).