Istanbul Encounter

by Virginia Maxwell, Verity Campbell, Lonely Planet

Offering fast, easy, and accessible information for urban adventurers, these compact, full-color travel guide, written by local experts who share insider knowledge and opinionated recommendations, include pull-out maps, accommodation selections based on theme, must-see sites and experiences, monthly city events and festivals, itineraries, background history and neighborhood facts, shopping and restaurants, and other local suggestions.

Genres: Travel, Reference

168 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2007

Reviews

[Michael Kerjman · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative book of which maps' schrift needs telescophe to use.

At the time I survived in Istambul without this handy tourist guide omitting too much.

[Mercè Piqueras · Rating 3 out of 5]

Llibre de viatges. Llegit l'octubre del 2024

[jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

I loved that this was for a quick time, but it's better to have the bigger LP guides to get the full history.

The maps in this book are TERRIBLE. They can show you that things are in the same area, but we would need to:
a) look at the address
b) look at the map for the general area
c) consult another map for streets
d) continue to wander around in that neighborhood because the way the streets are is not always intuitive

Loved the top 10 things to do here and hammam recommendation.

[Mariam · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good guide with most of the European side of Istanbul included. I wish the pull out map was more detailed though (the other Encounter series maps that I have are far larger). It would also help to offer a little guidance on the Asian side of Istanbul, if only a few pages.

I love that each attraction listed indicates the best tram and metro stop - that was a huge help in navigating the streets of Istanbul. The one-pager on Buyukada was helpful too.

[Christina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Purchased this book with the hope/expectation of visiting Istanbul on a business trip. Am still waiting for the work permit but am beginning to lose hope. In the meantime, this book is a nice distraction. The descriptions and pictures are so beautiful. It definitely makes me want to go to Istanbul.

[Sunflower · Rating 4 out of 5]

Guess where I want to go next? Have read through this, but of course can't really rate it until I have given it a test drive in Istanbul!

[Kristen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good little book that scratches beneath the surface that most tour books only skim over.

[Moelrayah · Rating 3 out of 5]

nice guidebook