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A C ity unique in that she bridges
tw o continents, Europe and Asia,
Istanbul stretches along the shores o f
the Bosphorus which meet the wa
ters o f the Black Sea and the Sea o f
Marmara, as well as the Golden Horn
on the European side. Istanbul's
strategic setting gives way fo r the
reason that she has been the succe-
sive capital o f three world empires.
The city is a fusion between the East
and the West, the past and the pre
sent.
Aside from her historical interests,
Istanbul is a fascinating c ity filled
w ith great beauty and excitement.
An elegant display o f minarets and
domes dominates the city's skyline.
W ithin the city, the bustle o f the
crowd, the grinding noises coming
from the cars as they climb up Istan
bul's ancient cobblestone streets,
the ceaseless coming and going
o f the ferries and the chants o f the
merchants as they pass by all adds
to the touches o f what makes Is
tanbul the colorfuf and exciting port
it is today.
Istanbul is infinite in her sights: The
museums followed by the ancient
churches, palaces and mosques are all
summarized by the unforgettable
excursion down the Bosphorus mao
king one's stay not less than three to
four days.
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MONUMENTS
AND
MUSEUMS
TO PKAPI P A LA C E Overlooking the
Bosphorus and the Golden Horn stands the labyrinthine residential pa lace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the mid 19th century. Today this palace is one of the richest muse ums in the world. (Open every day ex cept tuesdays.). Beside the monumen tal gate to the palace is the fountain of Sultan Ahmet III. In the first court
you w ill find the ancient church of Saint Irene, one of the first Christian
sanctuaries in Istanbul. On the left of the second court is the palace kitchen now housing an exquisite collection of Chinese porcelain. The fascinating Ha rem now beautifully restored is the secluded quarters for the wives and the concubines of the sultan. It is en tered through a gate by the right side o f the court. In the third, following one another is the audience hall o f the sultan, the library of Sultan Ahmet III, an exposition of the silken kaftans and tapestries o f the sultans, the objects belonging to the sultan and his family and a room containing an exhibition of miniatures. In the fourth court you w ill find the Pavillion of the Holy Mantle containing sacred relics belong ing to the Prophet Mohammed, as well as various other pavillions of interest.
TH E A R C H E O L O G IC A L MUSEUM is
situated on the boundary of the first court belonging to the Topkapi Palace. It holds one of the richest collections of classical antiquites. Next to this museum is the Museum of the Ancient Orient displaying antiquites belonging
to the Hittite, Assyrian, Babylonian, and Summerian civilizations. In front of the Archeological Museum is the
Çinili Köşk (museum of tiles ). A Y A S O F Y A The construction of this
ancient church was started by Justini an in the 6th century. It was one of the greatest architectural pieces of all times, decorated with gold leaf mosa ics and polychrome marbles brought from all over the world. (Open every day except Mon.)
SU LT A N AHM ET CAM İİ (Blue Mosq
ue' 1609-1616) Facing St. Sophia, is the supremely elegant Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I, popularly known as the Blue Mosque Because of its magni- ficient interior decoration of blue İz nik Tiles. It is the only mosque which has six minarets. On summer evenings there is a sound and light show presented in different languages.
A T M EYD AN I In front of the Blue
Mosque is the ancient Hippodrome ; the scene o f chariot races and the cen ter of Byzantine civic life. Of the mo numents once lining the spina (the Hippodrome's central axis) only three remain : The Obelisk of Theodosius, the Bronze Serpentine Column (from the Temple of Apollo) and the Obe lisk of Bricks.
M OZAİK M ÜZESİ To the eastern side
o f the Blue Mosque is the mosaic mu seum, erected on the site o f the Byzan tine Great Palace where a fine mosaic o f the 5th or 6th century can be seen. (Open every day except Mon.)
Y E R E B A T A N S A R A Y K V Ith century) T o the west of St. Sophia is the Byzan tine cistern known as the Yerebatan Sarayi or the Underground Palace. It is constructed of 336 Corinthian co lumns. (Open every day except Mon.), B E Y A Z IT CAM İİ The Mosque of Be
yazıt II Is one of the oldest mosques
G alata T o w e r
in Istanbul, (1505), and is surrounded by a complex of religiuos foundations. The mosque has a beautiful colonnad ed courtyard and the rare marbles of the sultan's lodge are particularly striking.
S Ü LE Y M A N İY E CAM İİ Standing on
the third o f the city's seven hills is one o f Istanbul's grandest mosques, the Mosque of Sultan Suleyman. Built between 1550 and 1557 by the great architect Sinan, the mosque has four minarets with ten "şerefe" (balconies) denoting that Suleyman was the tenth Ottoman Sultan. The sculptured white marble mihrab and mimber o f the mosque are particularly. Fine. Adjoining the mosque are medresses, a school of medicine a refectory, asylum, caravenserai and a Turkish bath.
T Ü R K V E İSLAM E S E R L E R İ MÜ Z E S İ The museum of Turkish and Is
lamic arts is located in the "im aret" (hospice) of the Siileymaniye Mosque. It contains many beautiful Turkish and Persian miniatures, Selçuk tiles, korans and antique carpets. (Open every day except Mon.)
RÜSTEM PAŞA CAM İİ The mosque
of Rüstem Pasha standing on the banks of the Golden Horn was built by Sinan on the orders of Rüstem Pa sa. the Grand Vizier of Sultan
Süley-man the Magnificent. The interior is decorated with beautiful İznik tiles.
.Y E N İ CAMİ (1597-1663) A familiar
sight located at the Eminönü end of the Galata Bridge is the New Mosque. This fine 17th century mosque is preceded by a large courtyard with a particularly elegant fountain for ablu tion as well as the kiosk decorated with İznik tiles.
G A L A T A K U L E S İ (1348) This huge
tower was built by the Genoese in 13- 48. A t a hight of 120 m. one can app reciate the lovely panoramic view of the city, the Golden Horn and the Bosphorus.
T H E A Q U ED U CT OF V A L E N S Built
by the Emperor Valens in 375 A.D. this aqueduct supplied the Byzantine and later the Ottoman Impreial palaces with water.
B E L E D İY E M ÜZESİ (1946) The Mu
nicipal Museum Is located at the foot of the aqueduct in an old medresse. Here are selections from the way of life in Istanbul, along with selections from the theatre play Karagöz etc.
Z E Y R E K CAM İİ The ancient church
of Christ Pantocrator was constructed by the Empress Irene in the early 12th century, later having been converted into a mosque and now a museum. (0- pen every day except Mon.)
F A TİH CAM İİ Originally built bet
ween 1463 and 1470, this Mosque of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror is well noted for its vast complex o f annexes including medresses, imarets (hospices) hospital, baths, caravansarai and li brary.
F E T H İY E CAM İİ The ancient church
of the Most Blessed Virgin with its fine 14th century mosaics dates from the 12th century. (Open every day except Mon.)
K A R İY E CAM İİ The church of St.
Saviour in Chora from the 11th cen tury is, after St. Sophia,the most im portant Byzantine building in Istan bul. There is a beautiful display of Byzantine mosaics and frescoes o f the 14th century. (Open every day except Mon.)
EYÜ P SU LT A N CAM İİ The Great
Mosque o f Eyüp is the holiest mosque
S ultan A h m e t Mosque (B lu e M osque)
in Istanbul because It is the burial place of Eyüp, the standard bearer of the Prophet Mohammed, who died in an assault on the walls of Constantin ople in 670. The mosque and türbe (mausoleum) were originally built in 1458 but the mosque itself was rebuilt in 1798.
T H E LA N D W A LLS Built in the 5th
century by the Emperor Theodosius II, these walls stretch 7 km. from the Sea of Marmara to the Golden Horn and were once the mightiest fortifica tions in Christendom.
SHOPPING
IN
ISTANBUL
Shopping in Istanbul one of the de lights of being in the city where one can enjoy wandering through the
colorful bazaars as much as browsing in the modern shops choosing things from simple handicrafts to the most sophisticated jewellery.
The favorite shopping centre is, of course, the "Kapalı Çarşı" or the Covered Bazaar in the old city. Here is a labyrinth of shops where each trade has its own street such as the gold smith's street or the carpet seller's str eet". In the Bazaar there is something to suit every taste. There is a tremen dous selection of jewellery from tra ditional pieces like Harem rings to modern settings. The carpet shops pre sent a lovely arrangement of vivid colors and Intricate designs. If a carpet seems too expensive then one should not forget the kilim and cicim (a kind of rug) with their bold Anatolian de signs and bright colors. The best sort o f souvenirs are the genuine products o f ancient Turkish crafts such as the hand painted ceramic plates, and the hand-beaten copper and brassware, trays, water ewers, cauldrons, etc.) which make beautiful decorative pieces; or the "heybe" (pouches) and the "ya stık" (pillows) made out of wool in the traditional Anatolian maze of colors. Also something me morable to take back are the vases and plates in the beautiful green or gold onyx stone and in addition pipes carv ed out of the soft white meerchaum stone. There are the gaily embroider ed blouses in şile bez, ideal for sum mer wear as the yemeni edged with "o ya ", (lace).
If one is interested then it is worth looking at the great range of antiques in the Old Bedesten in the centre of the bazaar. There is an endless array of authentic antiques and souvenirs: Copperware, lamps, arms, jewellery, tiles, silver and glassware.
Behind the Yeni Cami (New Mosque) is another charming bazaar of a d if ferent sort, the Mısır Çarşısı or the
Spice Bazaar. Here the air is filled with
the enticing aroma of open sacks of mint,thyme, cinnamon and allspice. Contrasting with the gay atmosphere of the bazaars are the sophisticated shops of İstiklal Caddesi and Cumhu riyet Caddesi both branching o ff Tak
sim Square. Here are the most fash ionable shops where one can find the most exquisite jewellery and clothing as well as fine quality leather goods such as suede coats, jackets and well designed handbags and shoes.
BOSPHORUS
A stay in Istanbul should not be completed w ith o u t the traditional and unforgettable excursion by boat along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. Along its shores one w ill fin d a d e lig h tfu lly surprising m ix ture o f the past and the present, as well as a range o f grand splendor and quaint beauty: The modern hotels and ancient villas o f wood "y a h ", palaces o f marble and fortresses, small vacationing spots and the charming fishing villages. The best way o f seeing the Bosphorus is to board one o f the passenger boats th a t regularly zigzag up the Bosphorus from the p o in t o f Karaköy. Stopping alternatively on the Asian and Europe an side, this round trip excursion takes about 7 hrs. and the fare is very reasonable.
Along the excursion you w ill encounter the magnificent Palace o f Dolmabahçe, the residence o f the last Ottom an sultans. Further up the Bosphorus you w ill find the gardens and imperial pavilions o f the Y ıld ız Palace. Elegantly
spannin the Bosphorus and linking Europe and Asia fo r the firs t tim e is the Suspension Bridge. And along the Boshorus
are contrasting elements o f old and new such as the O ttom an wooden villas or " y a lı" o f Arnavutköy and the luxurious
apartments o f Bebek. Facing each other across the Bosphorus
are the fortresses o f Rumeli Hisarı and Anadolu Hisarı.
During the summertime there are a series o f shows including fo lk lo re performances (celebrating the A r t and Culture Fes tival o f Istanbul from the 20th June to the 15th o f July,). Facing each other across the straits are the elegant villas o f
Emirgan (on the European side) and Kanlıca (on the Asian
side) famous fo r its yoghourt. Further along the European side is the beautiful bay o f Tarabya, w ith its yachts at anchor
and its many seafront tavernas, continuing on to the charm ing villages o f Büyükdere and Sarıyer.
A t the same tim e it is possible to contact agencies which specialize in the organization o f "m ini-cruises" on the Bosphorus or trips by car along its shores. The shores o f the Bosphorus are filled w ith fine restaurants and night clubs. In the many restaurants along the Bosphorus one can enjoy the delights o f good food and entertainment. The traditional fare in such restaurants is "m eze" (hors d'oeuvres) follow ed by freshly grilled fish and accompanied by the excellent Turkish w h ite wines or the tra d itin a l " r a k ı" (aniset), w hich is drunk w ith w ater and ice. A c o lo rfu l array o f meze is presented, choosing such tem pting disher as "m id y e dolm ası" (stuffed mussels), "ta ra m a " (fish roe salad), "çerkez tavuğu" (Circassian chicken-cold chicken in w alnut puree w ith garlic), and "yaprak dolm ası" (stuffed vine leaves). The fish is always fresh and we would recommend you the " lü fe r " (blue-fish), "k a lk a n " (tu rb o t), "le v re k " (bass) and "b a rb u n ya " (red m ullet).
The c o lo rfu l night clubs, "g a zin o ", provide splendid enter tainm ent thoughout the whole dinner ranging from a selection o f Turkish songs to the famous and unforgettable belly dance.
VIC IN ITY OF ISTANBUL
T H E P R IN C ES 'ISLA N D S
These nine islands at the mouth of the Gulf of İzmit are famous for their beautiful pine wooded scenery and sandy beaches probably taking their name from the fact that they were once the pleasure islands of the Byzantine princes. The largest and most enjoyable of the Islands is the Büyük Ada, an hour's journey by ferry departing from the Eminönü side o f the Galata Bridge. On the island you'll have the memorable pleasure o f taking a ride by phaeton among the pine trees after having relaxed on the many little beaches in the nume rous coves surrounding the island.
T H E B E A C H ES OF ISTA N B U L
Istanbul is surrounded by beaches on the European and Asian sides of the Sea o f Marmara and on the Black Sea. On the European side of Marmara are the resorts of Ataköy, Yeşil köy and Florya, all with fine restaurants. On the Asian side
of Marmara are the beaches of Moda, Fenerbahçe, Caddebos tan and Suadiye. A t the end o f the Bosphorus on the Black
Sea are the large sandy beaches o f Kilyos (on the European side) and Şile (on the Asian side).
PANORAM IC TO U R O F ISTA N B U L
This tour takes approximately 4 hrs. by car and gives a good all around impression o f the city. Leaving from Taksim Square you follow Cumhuriyet and Halaskargazi Avenues to
the peripheral road taking you across the Bosphorus bridge. A fter crossing the bridge on the Asiatic side you can go up the Bosphorus to Kanlıca. Before returning past the bridge on the Asian side following the main road is Küçük Çamlıca
(splendid panoramic view o f the Bosphorus, Sea o f Marmara and the Princes' Islands). Continuing along this ring road you arrive at Harem quay and take the ferry across the Bosphorus
(excellent view of Topkapi Palace). A fte r arriving at Sirkeci you take the coast road along the Sea o f Marmara, passing around the sea walls, Yedikule and the land walls. The first
gate in the land walls Is the Topkapi Gate, and passing through this gate you continue along Millet Caddesi and Ata türk Boulevard, under the Aqueduct of Valens, over the
bridge to Galata Tower (Panoramic tour o f the whole city).
From here you can return to Taksim Square via İstiklal Cad desi.
URBAN TRANSPORTATION
The Bus
The cheapest, but relatively a slow means o f transport. On
the European side, the main bus lines start from the Taksim Square, Eminönü Square (near the Galata Bridge) and the Hürriyet Square (near the Covered Bazaar). On the Asian side, there are departures from Üsküdar and from Kadıköy. There is also a regular bus service every half hour between the Yeşilköy A irport and the THY Airline terminal in Şişhane.
Dolmuş (shared taxi)
A practical and a cheaper means of transport when compared to the taxi. The "dolm uş" recognized by its yellow band is a shared taxi that serves for parts of the city and for the suburbs (especially for the localities situated on both sides of the Bosphorus).
Each passenger pays according to the distance travelled and the fares are fixed by the municipality. The main "dolm uş" stations are at Taksim, Eminönü, Sirkeci (in fro n t o f the train station), Üsküdar and Kadıköy.
Taxi
The taxi stations are numerous in the city. Taxies are easily recognizet by their chequered black and yellow bands. They are not equipped with taxi-meters, but each has an official ta riff (for to get on, for the first three kilometers, and for every kilometer travelled over).
In the Yeşilköy A irport, a taxi ta riff is found on the taxi station that shows the fares fo r various parts o f the city. Steamer
A practical, enjoyable and a cheap means of transport. There are departures from Karaköy (Galata Bridge), to the Bospho rus, the Golden Horn, Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Haydarpaşa (rail way station) and the Princes Islands.
1 ,2 , 3, 4 ports are on the side o f Eminönü 5, 6, 9 are on the foot of the bridge 7, 8 are on the side o f Karaköy.
1— Kadıköy, Boğaziçi (Bosphorus) 2— Üsküdar, Boğaziçi (Bosphorus) 3— Boğaziçi (Bosphorus)
4— Boğaziçi (Bosphorus) 5— Adalar (The Princes Island) 6— Adalar (The Princes Islands) 7— Kadıköy
8— Haydarpaşa
9— Haliç (The Golden Horn)
Ferry Boat
To cross the Bosphorus: Kabataş- Üsküdar and Sirkeci- Ha rem. A frequent service from both sides and the crossing ta kes 15-20 minutes.
Train
The local trains that depart from Sirkeci Station, serve for the beaches on the European side of the Sea o f Marmara and those that depart from Haydarpaşa train station serve for the beaches on the Asian side.
Car
In Istanbul, the traffic moves relatively freely and has beco me much more easy with the suburban roads and the Bosp horus Bridge. The car is the best vehicle to go to the beaches of Marmara and to go about on the two sides o f the Bospho rus. To cross the Bosphorus is by toll: A return to ll fo r cars 60 T L fo r buses 200 TL.
Please refer to the "Rent-a- car services" and to the "Parking areas-garages."
P R A C T IC A L INFORM ATION
HOTELS (Luxury)Büyük Tarabya, Kefeliköy Cad., Tarabya, tel. 62-10-00, telex 26203 htrb-tr; Çınar, Yeşilköy, tel. 73 29 10, telex 22208 cin-tr; Divan, Cumhuriyet Cad., Harbiye, tel. 46 40 20 telex 22402 dvan-tr; Hilton, Cumhuriyet Cad., Harbiye, tel. 46-7Ö 50, telex 22379 Ishi-tr; Marmara Etap, Taksim, tel. 44 88 50, telex 22508 inho-tr, Sheraton, Mete Cad., Taksim tel. 48 90 00 telex 22729 sher-tr;1st Class, Drogos, Dragos Sahil Yolu, Cevizli-Kartal, tel. 52 05 03 telex 23214 drgs-tr Etap, Meşrutiyet Cad., Tepebaşı, tel. 44 88 80 telex 24345, Maçk8, Eytam Cad., 35, Maçka Teşvikiye, tel. 40 10 53, telex 23114 mako-tr; Pera Palas, Meşrutiyet Cad. 98-100 Tepebaşı, tel. 45 22 30, telex 22029 pera-tr 2nd Class Anka, Molla GUrani Cad. 42, Fındıkzade, tel. 25 60 0 2 ;Carlton, Köybaşı Cad. 119, Yeniköy, tel. 62 10 20, telex 22660 carl-tr; Dilson, Siraselviler Cad. 49, Taksim, tel. 43 53 72; Keban Siraselviler Cad. 51, Taksim, tel. 43 33 10 Olcay Millet Cad. 187, Topkapi tei. 25 03 32, telex 23209 Olca-tr Sözmen, M illet Cad. 258 Çapa tel. 23 40 06, telex 22014 men-tr; T.M.T. Büyükdere Cad. 84, Gayrettepe, tel. 67 33 34; Washington Gençtürk Cad. Ağa yokuşu 12, Laleli tel. 26 24 15; 3rd Class Akgün Ordu Cad. Haznedar Sok. 6, Beyazıt tel. 28 02 61; Bale Refik Saydam Cad. Tepebaşı tel. 43 15 30; BUylik Keban Gençtürk Cad. 47, Aksaray tel. 28 35 80, telex 22022 buke-tr; Cidde Aksaray Cad. 10, tel. 22 56 32;Çırağan Müvezzi Cad. 3, Beşiktaş tel. 46 31 45 Gezi Mete Cad. 42 Taksim, tel. 45 21 67; Harem, Selimiye- Üsküdar, tel. 33 20 25, telex 22482 hrm-tr;lmparator Nevi- zade Sok. 30, Galatasaray, tel. 43 15 70; İpek Palas Orhaniye Cad. 9, Sirkeci, tel. 28 97 24;Kalyon Sahilyolu, Sultanahmet, tel. 26 62 50;Kavak, Meşrutiyet Cad. 201-203, Beyoğlu, tel. 49 72 71; Kennedy Siraselviler Cad. 79, Taksim, tel. 43 40 90 Kordon, Rıhtım Cad. 124, Kadıköy, tel. 32 20 17, telex 22482 h rm -tr; Plaza Siraselviler Cad. Arslanyatağı 19-21, tel. 45 32 73; Santral Siraselviler Cad., Billurcu Sok. 26. Tak sim, tel. 45 41 20, telex 23332 sant tr; Suadiye, Plajyolu 25- 27, Erenköy, tel. 58 11 20, telex 23150 musa-tr;Şahinler, Koska Cad. 10) Laleli, tel. 28 66 78; Topkapi, Oğuzhan Cad. 20, Fındıkzade, tel. 25 42 40;Toro, Koska Cad. 24, Laleli, tel. 28 02 73; Yenişehir Palas, Aşmalı Mescid, Meşrutiyet Cad. 1-3, Tepebaşı-Beyoğlu, tel. 49 88 10; 4th Class Ağan Saffettinpaşa Sok. 6-8, Sirkeci, tel. 27 85 50;Astor, Laleli Cad. 12, Aksaray, tel. 22 44 23 Avrupa, Topçular Cad. 32, Talimhane-Taksim, tel. 45 21 16;Babaman Laleli Cad. 19, Aksaray tel. 26 82 38; Barbaros, G olf Kulübi) karşısı, 4. Levent tel. 64 64 3 5 ;Bebek, Cevdetpaşa Mah. Bebek, tel. 63 30 00, telex 22577; Bern, M illet Cad. Murat Paşa Sok. 16, Aksaray, tel. 23 24 62;Bostanoğlu, Ankara Asfaltı Bostancı kavşağı Kadıköy, tel. 55 50 8 8 ;Çamlı Ayazma Şifasuyu yanı, Yakacık-Kartal, tel. 53 36'09;Ç ınardibi, Bağdat Cad. 326, Suadiye, tel. 58 11 50 Ebru, Gazi Mustafa Kemal Paşa Cad. 29, Aksaray, tel. 23 31 19; Ediz, Sait Efendi Sok. 42, Laleli, tel. 26 56 92; Engin, R İhtım Cad. Tayyareci Sami Sok. 17, Kadıköy, tel. 36 47 27;Eriş, Demirkapı Cad. 17, Sirkeci tel. 27 89 50; Evren, Topkapi Cad. 3; tel. 25 52 48; Eyfel, Kurultay Sok. 19, Laleli Beyazıt, tel. 27 77 45; Florida, Kemalpaşa "Mah. Fevzi'ye Cad. 38, Laleli, tel. 28 10 21 Geçit, Aksaray Cad. 5, Aksaray, tel. 27 88 39;Güray, Ibni- Kemal Cad. 32, Sirkeci tel. 22 28 68; Hakan, Gençtürk Cad. 9, Aksaray, tel. 28 97 48;Hislon, Molla Gürani Cad. 7, Fin- dıkzade, tel. 25 72 33; İnka Meşrutiyet Cad. 225, Tepebaşı, tel. 49 20 44; İtalya, Sefer Bostan Sok. 2-4, Beyoğlu, tel. 44 80 73; Kent Haznedar Sok. 12 Beyazıt, tel. 27 78 50;
Kilim , M illet Cad. 85, Fındıkzade, tel. 23 84 11; Konak Cumhuriyet Cad. Nisbet Sok. 9, Elmadeğ-Harbiye, tel. 48 47 44; Metin, Namık Kemal Cad. 25, Aksaray, tel. 21 27 95; Mini Harem, Feribot İskelesi, İskele Cad. 20, Selimiye, tel. 33 51 76, telex 22 482 hrm-tr; München, Gençtürk Cad. 55, Laleli-Beyazıt, tel. 26 53 4 3 ; Nazar, Yeşiltulumba Sok. 17, Aksaray, tel. 26 80 00;0pera, İnönü Cad. 38-42, Taksim, tel. 43 55 27; Oran, Halikzadeler Sok. 42, Laleli, tel. 28 58 13;Pamukkale, Ordu Cad. Selimpaşa Sok. 8, Aksaray, tel. 27 67 93;Saruhan, Mesihpaşa Cad. 56, Laleli, tel. 28 28 03;Side, Koska Cad. 33, Laleli, tel. 26 71 78 Sözor, Eski Topkapi Cad. 6, Topkapi, tel. 23 97 53;Sultan, İncirli Cad. 20, Bakırköy, tel. 71 56 51; Tebriz, Muratpaşa Sülüklü Sok. 17, Aksaray, tel. 25 12 07; Terminal, İskender Cad. 60, Karaköy-Şişhane, tel. 49 99 46; Tura, Valide Camii Sok. 34/2 Aksaray t~l. 23 23 05; Ulubat, Kalburcu Mehmet Çeşme Sok. 10, Topkapi, tel. 25 17 36;Uzay, Şair Fitnat Sok. 20, Laleli, tel. 26 87 76;Yaşmak, Ebusuud Cad. 18-20, Sirkeci, tel. 26 31 55; Yilmaz, Valide Camii Sok. 79, tel. 25 67 21; Pensions Oriantel, (1.cl) Cihangir Cad. 60, Taksim, tel. 45 65 24;Ömür, ( l.cl) Büyük Reşit Paşa Cad. Zeynep Kamil Sok. 39, Beyazıt, tel. 28 97 27;Petek, <l.cl) Alptekin Sok. 4, Fenerbahçe, tel. 36 22 59;Beyrut, (2.cl) Aksaray Cad 7/1 Laleli, tel. 26 25 66;Taşlık, (2.cl), Spor Cad. 134, Maçka tel. 60 33 88 Environs o f İstanbul Atsköy Motel, (1st Class), Bakırköy Ataköy, tel. 72 08 02; Hotel $0160010,(410 cl), 23 Nisan Cad. 71, Büyükada, tel. 51 69 50;Pension Villa Rıfat, (3rd cl.). Yılmaz Türk Cad. 80, BüyUkada, tel. 51 60 68, Motel Florya, (2nd cl.) Florya Asfaltı 59, Florya, tel. 79 16 34; Hotel Çamlı, (4th cl.) Yakacık-Kartal, tel. 53 38 09 Dr. Erdim Turistik Tesisleri, (1st cl.) Ankara Cad. 172, tel. 53 37 19; Pension Villa Marmara, (2nd cl) Sümerevleri Ce vizli-Kartal, tel. 52 14 50;Motel Kilyos, (1st cl.) Kilyos, tel. 62 02 88; Motel Marin, (1st cl.), Kumburgaz Silivri Road, 6.km. tel. 102, telex 22244 tura-tr; Motel Baler (1st cl.) Ambarlı, Avcılar köyü, Küçükçekmece, tel. 73 86 33, Motel 212, (2nd cl.) Kaynarca Mah. Bağdat Cad. Pendik, tel. 54 00 60 Pension Pen, (1st cl.) Ankara Cad. 285, Pendik, tel. 54 00 54 Motel Solu, (1st cl.) Semiz Kumlar, Silivri, tel. Silivri 03 Hotel Değirmen, (3rd cl.) Hacıkasım Mah. Plaj Yolu 24, Şile, tel. 48-148; Kumbaba Auberge, Kumbaba Şile, tel. Şile 38; Pension Ferah, (1st cl.) Gökçedere Köyü, Yalova, tel. Kaplı ca 6; Pension Deniz, (2nd cl.) Çınarcık Yalova; Mqtel Yeşil kö y, (1st cl.) Havan sok. 4-6, Yeşilköy, tel. 73 29 95, telex 22820, mymo-tr.
-O n ly hotels licenced by the Ministry o f Tourism and Information have been mentioned
YOUTH HOSTELS
IYHF Youth Hotel,Cerrahpaşa Cad. 63, Aksaray Yücel Tourist Hostel, Sultanahmet, tel. 224501 CAMPINGS
The camping areas licenced by the Ministry o f Tourism and information are all situated by the International Road E 5, along o f the European side of Marmara Sea. Camping Yeşil yu rt, at the bank of Yeşilköy, tel. 73 84 08, open from 1st of April to 31st o f October;Camping Ataköy, at the bank o f Bakırköy, tel. 72 35 42, open from 1st of A pril to 31st of October;Mocamp Kervansaray Kartaltepe, near the Yeşilköy, Airport, Çobançeşme, tel. 75 19 91, open from 1st of April to 15th o f October
YACHT HARBOURS
The bays o f Bebek, Tarabya, and Büyükdere at the European side o f the Bosphorus and the Bay of Kalamış at the Asiatic side of the Marmara Sea.
RESTAURANTS
Liman (1), Rıhtım Cad., Karaköy; Oleyiş Terminal (1), Yeşil köy A irport; Süreyya (1), Bebek Cad., Arnavutköy; Galata Kulesi, Galata; Gemi, Bay o f Tarabya; Malta Köşkü, Yıldız Parkı; Konyalı Topkapı Sarayı, at Topkapı Palace;Abdullah (2), Koru Cad. 11, Emirgan; Akasya (J2), 23 Nisan Cad. 50, Büyükada (Princes lsland);Ataköy (2) Ataköy; Bob Kafeterya (2), YesilcamSok. 24, Beyoğlu;Balıkçıl (2), Kefeliköy Cad. 76, Tarabya;Bar Servis (2), Tünel Cad. 2, Karaköy; Beyti (2) İstanbul Cad. 16, Küçükçekmece; Bonjur Kafe Bar (2), Halas- kergazi Cad. 222, Osmanbey; Canlı Balık (2) Mesar Burnu Cad. 4, Sarıyer;Çınardibi (2), Bağdat Cad. 254/6, Göztepe; Deutsches Kaffee (2), Meşrutiyet Cad., Tepebaşı; Ekspres (2) İstiklal Cad. 231, Beyoğlu; Dörtler (2) Kasaplar Sok. 6, Bostancı; Dört Mevsim (2), İstiklal Cad. 509 Beyoğlu;Ege (2), Arpacılar Cad. 23/4 Bahçekapı; Façyo (2), Kireçburnu Cad. 13, Tarabya; Garaj (2) Yeniköy Cad., Tarab ya; Geçit (2) Yeraltı Geçidi üstü Karaköy (Maritime Termi nal-Karaköy);Hacıbaba (2), İstiklal Cad. 49, TaksimjHacı Sa lih (2), Sakızağacı Sok. 19, Beyoğlu; Hallo PubCafo, (2) Ho- laskargazi Cad. 331, Şişli;İlyas (2) Londra Asfaltı, Topkapı; Kapri (2) Gülistan Cad. 6, Büyükada (Princes island);Konya Lezzet (2), Ankara Cad. 233, Sirkeci; Köşem Bistro (2) Kefe liköy Cad. 72/B Tarabya; Markiz (2), İstiklal Cad. 362, Tünel; Motorest (2), Dolmabahçe Cad. 117, Beşiktaş;Neptün (2), Gülistan Cad. 1, Büyükada (Princes Island);Oleyiş (2) Dış Hatlar, Yeşilköy Airport;ÖmUr (2) Londra Asfaltı, Bakırköy; Palet (2) Kefeliköy Cad. 110, Tarabya; Palet (2) Tarabya; Pandorosa (2) Taksim; Pembe Köşk (2), Sahil Yolu, Cankur taran; Piknik (2), istiklal Cad. 40. Beyoğlu;Pizza Pino (2) Cumhuriyet Cad. 251/A, Harbiye; Pizza Teras (2) Bağdat Cad. 294/1; Pub Manço (2) Samanyolu Sok. 26, Osmanbey; Restoran 1001 (2) Siraselviler Cad. 61, Taksim;Restoran Cafe Bulver Cumhuriyet Cad. 5, Taksim;Sardunya, (2) Nispetiye Cad. 28, Etiler; Sefa (2) Cumhuriyet Cad. 3/A Yalova; Sempati Pub (2) Halaskargazi Cad. 27;Suisse Pub (2) Cumhu riyet Cad. 14; Şamdan (2) Nispetiye Cad. 30 Etiler;Zarif (2) Kefeliköy Cad. 116/5, Tarabya;Ziyn (2) Mustafa Kemal Eke Cad. 21/1 Nişantaşı; Divan Pastanesi, Erenköy; 1= IstClass 2= 2nd Class.
CABARETS— NIGHT CLUBS
Balım (1), Hamalbaşı, 8, Beyoğlu;Bebek Aşiyan (1), Yoğurt cu Zülfü Sok., Bebek; Bebek Park (1) Bebek; Cumhuriyet (1) Beşir Fuat Cad. 6-8 Tepebaşı; Galata Kulesi (1), Galata- ŞişhanejLunapark (1) Vatan Cad. 79, Aksaray-.Taksim Büyük Maksim (1) Taksim;Taşlık Şark f i ) Maçka-Beşiktaş;Kervan- saray Cumhuriyet Cad. 30, Harbiye ;Parizien, Cumhuriyet Cad. 18, Harbi ye; Ataköy (2) Ataköy-Bakırköy;Caddebostan Maksim (2) Caddebostan-Kadıköy ; Çakıl Müzikhol (2) Kennedy Cad., İskele Meydanı 12/4 Yenikapı;Pembe Köşk (2)Kennedy Cad.Sahilyolu;Taksim(2)Taksim Geçidi;Big’-Ben(3) Siraselviler Cad. 69, Taksim; Coppacabana (3) Parmakkapı Sok. 8 Beyoğlu; Deniz (3) Mis Sok. 20, Beyoğlu; Elize (3), Meşrutiyet Cad. 123, Tepebaşı; Hisar (3) Sahne Sok. 3/1 Bey oğlu; Kulüp 12 (3) Siraselviler Cad. 9/1 Taksim; Kulüp 33 (3) Cumhuriyet Cad. 18, Harbiye; Kulüp Reşat (3) İstiklal Cad., Büyükparmakkapı Sok. 14, Beyoğlu; Olimpia (3) Acar Sok. 2 Galatasaray; Regine (3) Cumhuriyet Cad. 16, Harbiye; Şan- zelize (3) İstiklal Cad. 220 Beyoğlu; Yeni Hydromel (3), Cumhuriyet Cad. 12, Harbiye; Büyük Tarabya Oteli Gece Kulübü / Night Club of the Hotel Büyük Tarabya ; Çınar Oteli Gece Kulübü / Night Club of the Hotel Çınar ; Etap Oteli Gece Kulübü / Night Club of the Hotel Etap ; Marma ra Etap Oteli Gece Kulübü / Night Club of the Hotel Mar mara Etap ; Sheraton Oteli Gece Kulübü / Night Club o f the Hotel Sheraton.
USEFUL ADDRESSES Consulates
Great Britain, Meşrutiyet Cad. 34, Tepebaşı, Tel. 44 75 40 Japan Ayazpaşa Cad. 24, near Taksim, Tel. 45 25 95;Nether- lands, İstiklal Cad, 393, Galatasaray Tel. 49 53 10;Pakistan, Halaskargazi Cad. 368, Şişli, Tel. 46 43 55;U.S.A., Meşrutiyet Cad. 106, Tepebaşı, Tel. 43 62 00
Airline Companies
-B ritis h Airways, Cumhuriyet Cad. 10, Elmadağ, Tel. 48 42 35 — KLM, Taksim Square, tel. 44 46 80
— Pan American, at the entrance of the Hilton Hotel, Tel. 47 45 65
-S A S , Cumhuriyet Cad. 26, Harbiye, Tel. 46 60 75 Foreign Hospitals
-Am erican Hospital,GüzelbahçeSok., Nişantaşı,Tel. 48 6030 — German Hospital, Sıraselviler Cad., Taksim, Tel. 43 55 00 -F rench Hospital (Pasteur) behind the Divan Hotel, Taksim,
Tel. 48 47 56
— French Hospital (La Paix) Büyükdere Cad., Şişli, Tel. 48 18 32
-Ita lia n Hospital, Defterdar Yokuşu, Tophane, Tel. 49 97 51 Tourism Police
- T urizm Polisi, Alemdar Karakolu, Sultanahmet, Tel. 28 53 69 Turkish Airlines
— Meşrutiyet Cad. 30, Şişhane, Tel. 44 02 96
- A t the entrance of the Hilton Hotel, Harbiye, Tel. 48 39 55 — Gezi Mağazaları 8, Taksim, Tel. 45 24 82
— Hamidiye Cad. 26, Sirkeci, Tel. 28 48 08
-M ustafa Kemal Paşa Cad. 35, Aksaray Tel. 25 78 81 Turkish Maritime Lines (Denizcilik Bankası)
— Denizyolları İşletmesi, Salıpazarı, Tel. 43 34 00 — Rıhtım Cad., Karaköy, Tel. 44 02 07
Terminals
-Y eşilköy A irport, Tel. 73 73 60
-Istanbul Airline Terminal, Meşrutiyet Cad. 30 Şişhane, Tel. 44 02 96
-K a ra kö y Maritime Station, Tel. 44 42 33
— Sirkeci Railway Station (European lines) Tel. 27 00 50
— Haydarpaşa Railway Station (Asian lines) Tel. 36 04 75 -T o p ka p i coach terminal (European side, at the entrance to
the city via the E-5) and Harem (Asian side). Touring and Automobile Club o f Turkey (Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu)
-H ead Office, Şişli Meydanı 364, Tel. 46 70 90
— Information Bureau of Topkapi Gate at the entrance to Is tanbul by th E-5, Tel. 21 65 88
Rent-a-car Agencies
-E s in (European National car rental), Cumhuriyet Cad., 193/ 3, Tel. 48 03 06- 47 09 56; - Cumhuriyet Cad. 47/2 Tel. 43 15 15-43 15 1 6 T lx. 23811-Tr.
-K ayhan in the foyer of the Hotel Marmara Etap, Taksim Square, Tel. 45 07 56- 45 24 92, Tlx. 22840- Tr.
-S etur, Cumhuriyet Cad. 107, Harbîye, Tel. 48 50 85- 86 87 88. Tlx. 22718 Stur-Tr.
-K o n tu r, Cumhuriyet Cad. 283, Harbiye, Tel. 47 95 86- 47 31 40, Tlx. 22313 Tr.
Garages-parking
- K a t Otoparkı, Karaköy, opposite the maritime station. -O pera Garajı, Taksim Square, near the Cultural Palace. -Underground parking o f the Sheraton, Taksim Square. -Çukurova Garajı, opposite the Şişli Mosque
-Aksaray A kın Garaj, Harikzadeler Sok. 2, Laleli. The Association o f Turkish Travel Agencies (Tursab) -C um huriyet Cad. 187, Elmadağ, Tel. 48 19 71- 47 42 57
Telx. 23 372 tsba-tr. Information Bureaus
-In fo rm a tio n Bureau o f Turkish Touring and Automobile Club
-Entrance of Istanbul By E-5,Topkapi Gate, Tel. 21 65 88 Ministry of Tourism and Information Bureaus
— Regional Directorate of Istanbul, Meşrutiyet Cad. 57, Gala tasaray, Tel. 45 68 75
-K a ra kö y Maritime Station, Tel. 49 57 76
- A t the entrance to the Hilton Hotel, Tel. 40 63 00 -Y e şilkö y A irport, Tel. 73 29 20
— Sultanahmet Square, Tel. 22 49 03 — Yalova, İskele Meydanı 1, Tel. 21 08
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