Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul

by Rough Guides

This in-depth coverage of Istanbul's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots—these range from the masterpiece Byzantine church of Haghia Sophia (Aya Sofya) to the formidable city walls, and the domes and minarets of the Ottoman mosques and palaces that dominate the city skyline—and stunning color photography brings the city to life. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating city. The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul . Series For more than thirty years, adventurous travelers have turned to Rough Guides for up-to-date and intuitive information from expert authors. With opinionated and lively writing, honest reviews, and a strong cultural background, Rough Guides travel books bring more than 200 destinations to life. Visit RoughGuides.com to learn more. Rough Guides are written by expert authors who are passionate about both writing and travel. They have detailed knowledge of the areas they write about—having either traveled extensively or lived there—and their expertise shines through on every page. It's priceless information, delivered with wit and insight, providing the down-to-earth, honest read that is the hallmark of Rough Guides.

176 pages, Paperback

First published September 16, 2013

About the author

Founded in 1982, Rough Guides Ltd is a British publisher of print and digital guide book, phrasebooks and inspirational travel reference books, and a provider of personalised trips. Since November 2017, Rough Guides has been owned by APA Publications UK Ltd, the parent company of Insight Guides.
With the company's personalised trip service encompassing over eighty destinations, and 200 guidebooks covering 180 destinations, Rough Guides is a multi-faceted travel platform, with global sales of 100 million guidebooks since their inception.

Reviews

[Jane · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5 ⭐️

[Asma · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic guide book by Rough Guides. I used this book on a recent trip to Istanbul. Clearly laid out with pull out map. Even though I bought DK's Top 10 Istanbul , I borrowed this one from the library too. I compared both and found Rough Guides one easy to understand. I liked the detailed maps and infos about which bus to take to in each places/attractions. I found it very useful compared to DK's one. I would recommend others to buy Rough Guides books.
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