İstanbul

(1)

ISTANBUL

Istanbul, the only c ity In the world to be bu ilt on tw o continents, stands on the shores o f the Istanbul Boğazı where the waters o f the Black Sea mingle w ith the Sea o f Marmara and the famous Golden Horn. Here on this splen did site Istanbul guards the precious relics o f the three empires o f which she has been the capital; a unique link between East and West, between past and present.

But Istanbul is not only historic, it is still a magnificent great city, fascinating and vividv alive. Beneath the unchanging skyline o f her domes and minarets there is the continual bustle and movement o f the crowd, the rumbling o f vehicles along the ancient cobbled streets, the incessant coming and go ing o f the cries o f street sellers mingling w ith the sounds o f shipping in the busy port.

Istanbul has infinite variety: museums, ancient churches, palaces, great mos ques, the bazaar and the unforgettable Bosphorus. However long you stay, ju s t a few days or longer, your time w ill be wonderfully filled by this un

forgettable city.

PALACES, M OSQ UES, M U SEUM S,

M O N U M ENTS

PALACES

TOPKAPI PALACE O verlooking the Istanbul Boğazı and the Golden Horn

sta n d s th e maze o f bu ild in g s th a t w a s the g re a t palace o f the O tto m a n su lta n s fro m th e 1 5 th to the 19 th c e n tu ry . The firs t c o u rty a rd Is a m a g n ifi c e n t w o o d e d garden. On th e rig h t o f th e second c o u rt, shaded by cypress and plane trees is the palace k itch e n , n o w housing an e x q u isite co lle ctio n o f Chinese porcelain. The Harem, b e a u tifu lly restored, w a s th e secluded qu a rte rs o f th e w iv e s and co n cu bine s o f the S ultan. In th e th ird c o u rt is th e Hall o f A u d ie n ce o f the S ultan, the library o f Sultan A h m e t III, an e x h ib itio n o f robes w o rn by th e sultans and th e ir fa m ilie s, th e fa m o u s je w e ls o f th e Im perial Treasury and la stly an e xh ib itio n o f m iniatures. In th e center o f th e th ird c o u rt is th e Pavilion o f th e H oly M an tle e n shrining relics o f the P rophet M oham m ed. (Open e ve ry day e x c e p t Tuesday.)

DOLMABAHÇE PALACE Built in the mid -1 9th ce n tury by Sultan Abdülm ecit,

it has a six hundred m etre fro n ta g e o n to th e Istanbul Boğazı. The m ost im p o rta n t p a rt o f the palace is the va st reception salon su p p orte d by 56 c o l u m ns. The huge c ry s ta l chandelier w e ig h in g 4 ’/2 to n s has 7 5 0 lam ps. The a rch ite tu re o f the Harem sh o w s a change and th e Bird Pavilion, w here birds fro m all ove r th e w o rld w ere kept, is unique to th is palace. A ta tü rk , fo u nd e r o f th e T urkish Republic, died here on N ovem ber 1 0, 1 9 3 8 .(Open every day e x c e p t M ondays and T hu rsd a ys.)

BEYLERBEYİ PALACE On the Asian side o f the Istanbul Boğazı built by Sultan

A b d ü la ziz in 1 8 6 5 o f w h ite m arble, it possesses a b e a u tifu l garden w ith m agnolia tress. It w a s used as a sum m er residence o f th e Sultans and a g u e s t house fo r v is itin g fo re ig n d ig n ita rie s. (Open every day e xce p t M o n days and T hu rd a ys.)

GÖKSU PALACE (KÜÇÜKSU) It takes its name fro m the fam ous stream s

n e a rb y; b u ilt by A b d ü lm e c it b e tw e e n 1 8 5 6 -5 7 and used as a sum m er residence. (Open every day e x c e p t M on d a ys and T hursdays).

YILDIZ PALACE A c o m p le x o f p a vilions,a palace and a m osque b u ilt over

a long period o f tim e and by several sultans but completed by Abdülham it II at th e end o f th e 1 9 th c e n tu ry . The Şale, largest and m ost e x q u is it o f the buildings, reflects the luxurious life o f several decades ago. The Yıldız Palace is set in a ve ry large garden o f flo w e rs , plants and trees bro u g h t from every part o f the w orld. Situated on the top o f a hill, it has one o f the m ost beautiful p a n ora m ic v ie w s o f Istanbul and the w a te r. A t the present tim e, due to re s to ra tio n , o n ly the Şale is open to th e public.

AYN ALI KAVAK SUM M ER PALACE O riginally b u ilt in the 18th c e n tu ry and

restored by m any su lta n s a fte r th a t, it takes its present name (M irrored Poplar) fro m the tim e o f th e in s ta lla tio n o f th e m irrors (1 7 1 8 ) given as a g ift by th e V e n etians. T his palace on the Golden Horn is one o f the m ost b e a u tifu l exam ples o f tra d itio n a l Turkish a rch ite ctu re . (Open every day e x c e p t M on d a ys and Thursdays).

IHLAMUR PAVILION Built betw een 1 8 4 9 -5 5 takes its name fro m the linden

tte e s th a t g ro w in abudance in the garden. The M erasim Pavilion was the scene o f o ffic ia l cerem onies and the M a iye t Pavilion housed the s u lta n 's entou ra g e and on occasions his harem.

MASLAK PAVILIONS The buildings on this shady green hill were constructed

p rim a rily by Sultan A bdülaziz as a hu n ting and rest lodge. The arch ite ctu ral s ty le and d e co ra tio n used in th e O ttom an period are in te re stin g but more th a n th is is the Lim onluk or greenhouse. Having a cup o f tea in the cafe o pening on to the Lim onluk w ill be, w ith o u t a d o u b t, a m ost relaxing tim e. (Open every day e xce p t M ondays and Thursdays).

MOSQUES

SULTANAHMET MOSQUE (1 6 0 9 -1 6 1 6 ) Facing St. Sophia is the supremely

ele g a nt im perial 6 m in are t m osque o f Sultan A h m e t I. Built by the a rc h ite c t M eh m e t, it is k n o w n as the Blue M osque because o f its m ag n ifice n t interior d e c o ra tio n o f th e blue İznik tiles.

SÜLEYMANİYE MOSQUE The M osque o f Süleym an the M ag n ifice n t is c o n 

sidered the m ost b e a utifu l and splendid o f all im perial m osques in Istanbul. It w a s b u ilt b e tw e en 1 5 5 0 and 1 5 5 7 by the fa m o u s a rc h ite c t Sinan w hose de a re st w is h w as to surpass th e builders o f St. Sophia. S tanding on a hill, it is c o n sp icu ou s by its great size, emphasised by the fo u r m inarets rising one fro m each corner o f the c o u rty a rd . Inside, the m ihrab (prayer-niche) and the m im ber (pulpit) are o f fin e ly carved w h ite marble, and th ere are fine stained glass w in d o w s . A d jo in in g th e m osque w ere th e o lo g ica l schools, a school o f m edicine, a soup kitchen and hospice fo r the poor, a caravanserai and a tu rk is h bath.

RÜSTEM PAŞA MOSQUE Built in 1 561 the m osque o f Rüstern Paşa,beside

th e Golden H o rn,w a s b u ilt by the a rc h ite c t Sinan on the orders o f Rüstern Paşa, Grand Vizier and so n -in -la w o f Süleym an.

FATİH MOSQUE This imperial mosque constructed between 14 6 3 and 14 7 0

bears the name o f th e co nqueror o f Istanbul. Standing on to p o f one o f the hills o f Istanbul, it is notable fo r its va s t size and great co m p le x o f religious fo u n d a tio n s surrounding it; theological schools, hospices, a hospital, baths, a caravanserai and a library.

EYÜP MOSQUE The Great M osque o f Eyüp is situated o u tside the w a lls

near th e Golden Horn, w here Eyüp, standard-bearer o f the Prophet M oh a m m ad, died in an assault on C o n sta ntin o p le in 6 7 0 . His to m b is gre a tly venerated and a tta c ts m any p ilgrim s. It w as the firs t b u ilt a fte r the c o n q u e st o f Istanbul.

YENİ MOSQUE Built betw een 1 5 9 7 and 1 6 6 3, the Yeni Camii or N ew M o s 

que, located at the Eminönü side o f the Galata Bridge is one o f the best k n o w n sig h ts o f Istanbul. An elegant fo u n ta in fo r a b lu tio ns stands in the large co u rtyard and the su lta n 's loge is decorated w ith m arvellous İznik tiles.

MONUMENTS

SULTAN A H M ET SQUARE In fro n t o f the Blue M osque is th e site o f the

a n cie n t H ippodrom e, the scene o f ch a rio t races and the ce ntre o f Byzan tine civic life. O f the m onum ents w hich once decorated it only three remain; the O belisk o f Teodosius, the bronze S erpentine C olum n and th e C olum n o f C o n sta ntin e .

A H M E T III FOUNTAIN Standing at the entrance to Topkapi Palace and b u ilt

in 1 7 2 9 as a g ift to A h m e t III, it is one o f the m ost m agnificent free-standing fo u n ta in s . H ighly ornam ented, covered w ith a pointed roof w ith deep eaves it is a fin e exam ple o f fo u n ta in a rc h ite c tu re .

RUMELİ HİSARI The Rumelian Fortress b uilt by Fatih Sultan M ehm et in 1452

prior to th e co n q ue st o f Istanbul was co m pleted in o n ly fo u r m o n th s. One o f th e m ost b e a u tifu l w o rk s o f m ilita ry a rch ite ctu re a n yw h e re in the w o rld , it is n o w used as th e s e ttin g fo r some o f th e sh o w s o f the Istanbul Festival. (Open every day e x c e p t M ondays.)

G ALATA TOWER This huge to w e r b u ilt by the Genoese in 1 3 4 8 and is 62

m eters high. There is a w o n d e rfu l v ie w o f the Golden Horn and the Is ta n bul Boğazı. It n o w houses a restaurant, night club.

BEYAZIT TOWER Situated in the grounds o f Istanbul U niversity, th is to w e r,

8 5 m etres high w a s b u ilt by M ah m u t II in 1 8 2 8 as a fire to w e r.

THE ISTANBUL LAND WALLS Built in th e 5th c e n tu ry by the Emperor

T he o d o siu s II, these w a lls s tre tc h 7 km fro m the Sea o f M arm ara to the G olden Horn. W ith th e ir m any to w e rs and bastions th e y w ere once the m ig htie st fo rtific a tio n s in C hristendom . UNESCO has declared the land walls

AVERAGE AIR AND WATER TEMPERATURES FOR

ISTANBUL

APR M AY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV

A ir 12 16 21 23 24 2 0 16 12

W a te r 9 14 19 22 23 21 17 14

and th e area w h ic h it encloses as one th e c u ltu ra l heritages o f the w o rld .

BOZDOĞAN KEMERİ (AQUEDUCT OF VALENS) Built by the Emporer Valens

in 3 6 8 A .D . This aq u ed u ct supplied th e Byzantine and later the O ttom an palaces w ith w a te r. A b o u t 9 0 0 m etres o f th e double tie r arches rem ain. KIZKULESİ K n o w n also as Leander's T o w e r w as b u ilt on a tin y islet at the en tra n ce to Istanbul harbour. A lth o u g h firs t co n s tru c te d in tho 12 th ce n tu ry the pre se n t building dates fro m th e 18th c e n tu ry

MUSEUMS

A Y A S O F Y A M USEU M (Saint Sophia) This ancient basilica b u ilt by C onstan tin e th e G reat and reco n stru cte d by J u stin ia n in the 6 th c e n tu ry is one of th e g re a te st m arvels o f arch ite ctu re o f all tim e. Its im m ense dom e rises 55 m etres above the ground and is 31 m etres in dia m e te r. The beautiful decora tio n s include fine Byzantine m osaics. (It is open every day except M ondays). KARİYE M USEUM The 1 1th c e n tury St. Saviour in Chora is a fte r St. Sophia the m ost im portant Byzantine m onum ent in Istanbul. The walls are decorated w ith superb 14th century frescoes and mosaics on a gold ground. The church is a rem arkable m useum o f Byzantine art. Here you w ill fin d a q u ie t c a re fu l ly te n de d garden fa cin g old w o o d e n houses w h ere you can sip y o u r tea or c o ffe e re s tfu lly . (Open every day e xce p t Tuesdays).

ST. IRENE MUSEUM St. Irene was the firs t church in Istanbul and was built

by C o n sta ntin e in th e 4 th c e n tury and rebuilt by Ju stin ia n . It is reputedly the site o f a pre-C hristian tem ple.

YEREBATAN CISTERN To the w e s t o f St. Sophia is the Byzantine cistern (6th c e n tu ry ) k n o w n as tne Yerebatan Sarayior U nder ground Palace. Fine brick v a u ltin g is su p p orte d by 3 3 6 C orinthian co lu m n s. (Open every day e x c e p t Tuesdays).

THE ARCHEOLOGICAL M USEUMS These are situ a ted at the boundary of

th e fir s t c o u rt o f T opkapi Palace. The ve ry rich c o lle c tio n o f a n tiq uities in the Archeological M useum includes the celebrated Alexander Sarcophagus. The M useum o f the A n c ie n t O rient displays a n tiq u itie s from the H atti, H it- tite , A ssyria n , Babylonian and Sum erian c iviliza tio n s. (Open every day e x c e p t M ondays).

ÇİNİLİ KÖŞKIThe M useum of Turkish Ceram ics). The Köşk or Pavilion was b u ilt by Fatih Sultan M ehm et in the 15 th c e n tu ry . It co n tains beautiful İznik tile s fro m the 1 6 th c e n tury and fin e exam ples of Seljuk and O ttom an tile s . (Open every day e xce p t M ondays).

İBRAHİM PAŞA PALACE (The M useum o f Turkish and Islam ic A rt) Built in

1 5 2 4 by Ibrahim Paşa, Grand Vizier o f Süleym an the M a g n ifice n t. The g ra n d e st private residence ever b u ilt in the O tto m a n Empire. It is n o w used as a m useum , co n taining m any b e a u tifu l Turkish and Persian M iniatures, Seljuk tiles, Korans and antique carpets. (Open every day except M ondays.)

NAVAL M USEUM In the Beşiktaş neigbourhood, it co ntains the great im 

perial caiques th a t w ere used to ro w the sultans across the Istanbul Boğazı and m any interesting e xh ib its from O ttom an naval h isto ry. (Open every day e x c e p t M ondays and Tuesdays.)

MILITARY M USEUM The exhibits fro m O ttom an m ilita ry histo ry include the

g reat fie ld te n ts used on cam paigns and s h o w s by "m e h te r ta k ım ı" th e O t to m a n m ilita ry bands. (Open every day e xce p t M ondays and Tuesdays.)

ATATÜRK M USEUM The house w here A ta tü rk lived in Şişli, containing per

sonal e ffe c ts o f A ta tü rk . (Open every day e xce p t Saturdays and Sundays )

SADBERK HANIM M USEU M A charm ing m useum dedicated to old Turkish

arts and h a n d ic ra fts , situ a te d on th e Istanbul Boğazı at Büyükdere. (Open every day e xce p t W ednesdays.)

M USEUM OF FINE ARTS A t Beşiktaş, one of th e best m useum s in Turkey

w ith paintings and sculptures from the end o f the 19th century to the modern period. (Open every day except M ondays and T uesdays.)

THE M USEUM OF TURKISH CARPETS Near the Sultan A h m e t M osque. It

co n ta in s a fin e c o lle c tio n o f Turkish carpets and kilim s including some of the o ld e st exam ples. (Open every day e xce p t Sundays and M ondays.)

ISTANBUL BOĞAZI (BOSPHORUS)

A sta y in Istanbul should n o t be com pleted w ith o u t th e tra d itio n a l and u n fo rg e tta b le e xcu rsio n by boat along the Istanbul Boğazı the w in d in g straits separating Europe and Asia. Along ¡ts shores is a d e lig h tfu lly surprising m ix tu re o f th e p ast and present, as w ell as grand sple n d ou r and q u a in t beauty o f the m odern hotels and " y a lı " s, a n cie n t villas o f w o o d , palaces o f m ar ble, fo rtre s s e s and sm all holiday fish in g villages. The best w a y o f seeing th e Istanbul Boğazı is to board one o f the passenger boats th a t regularly zigzag up along th e shores, s ta rtin g fro m Em inönü and sto p ping alternate ly on the Asian and European side. The round trip excursion ta ke s about . seven hours and th e fare is reasonable. (C ontinued on reserve side)

USEFUL ADDRESSES

REGIONAL DIRECTORATE OF CULTURE AND TOURISM

- Meşrutiyet Cad. 57, Galatasaray, Tel. 145 68 75, 143 34 72, 143 37 31 - Atmeydam Sok. 32, Recep Peker Konağı Sultanahmet,

Tel. 520 55 33

TOURISM AND INFORMATION BUREAUS - Karaköy Maritime Station, Tel. 149 57 76 - Entrance to the Hilton, Tel. 133 05 92-93

- Atatürk Airport, Tel. 573 73 99, 573 41 36, 573 29 20 (Inf) - Sultanahmet Dlvanyolu Cad. Tel. 522 49 03

- Yalova, iskele Meydanı 5, Tel. 21 08 TURKISH AIRLINES (THY)

Main Office - Abide-i Hürriyet Cad. Vakıf Işhanı Kat.2, 154-156 Tel. 147 1 3 38 - 146 20 50, - 146 40 17

Reservation - 5 73 35 25, 26/40

- Kadıköy, Bahariye Cad. Opera Işhanı, Kat.2, Tel. 337 18 76-91 - Harbiye Hilton Oteli Girişi, Cumhuriyet Cad, Tel. 147 01 21, 147 01 80 - Aksaray, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Cad. 27, Tel. 586 75 14, 586 77 93 _- Şişhane, Tel. 145 42 08, 145 42 38, 144 02 96

- Taksim, Cumhuriyet Cad., Gezi Dükkanları, Tei. 145 24 54-82

Sirkeci, Gar Karşısı, Doğubank Işhanı altı, Kat.1, Tel. 522 88 88, 528 48 08 TURKISH MARITIME LINES

- Rıhtım Cad. Karaköy, Tel. 144 02 07, 149 92 22, Tlx. 24810 Dz. YI-TR TERMINALS

Atatürk Airport (Domestic routes). Tel. 573 13 31 - Atatürk Airport (International routes), Tel. 573 35 00 - Karaköy Maritime Station, Tel. 144 42 33

- Sirkeci Railway Station (European lines), Tel. 527 00 50-51 - Haydarpaşa Railway Station (Aslan lines), Tel. 338 30 50 - Topkapi coach terminal Tel. 582 10 10

- Harem coach terminal Tel. 333 37 63 GARAGES - PARKING

- Kat Otoparkı, Karaköy - Opera Garajı

. Underground parking at the Sheraton Hotel, Taksim Square - Çukurova Garajı, opposite the Şişli Mosque

- Aksaray Akın Garaj, Harikazadeler Sok. 2, Laleli TOURING AND AUTOMOBILE CLUB OF TURKEY (TTOK)

- Halaskargazi Cad. 364, Şişli, Tel. 131 46 31-36, Tlx: 27800 Ring-tr

THE ASSOCIATION OF TURKISH TRAVEL AGEN CIES (TÜRSAB)

- C u m h u riy e t Cad. 1 8 7 /3 , Elmadağ, Tel. 146 02 3 6 -3 7 , T lx: 2 3 3 7 2 Taba-tr

TOURISM POLICE

- M im ar Kem alettin Cad. 2. Şube Yanı, Sirkeci, Tel. 5 2 7 4 5 0 3 , 5 2 8 53 69

CONSULATES

G reat Britain - M eşru tiye t Cad. 3 4, Tepebasi, Tel 1 4 4 75 4 0 (6 lines)

Japan - İnönü Cad. 24 Ayazpasa-Taksim Tel. 145 0 2 90-91

Netherlands - is tik la l Cad. 3 9 3 , Beyoğlu, Tel. 149 53 10, 144 9 0 96

Pakistan - O tim Binası, A Blok K. 3, Ihlam ur - Be şiktaş Tel. 172 16 36-37

USA - M e ş ru tiy e t Cad. 1 0 4 /1 0 8 , Tepebasi, Tel. 151 3 6 0 2 (10 lines)

Layout : Güler Müftüoğlu

Photos : Barbaros Gürsel, Faruk Erol, Haluk Özözlü, Mahir Aydın, M. Erem Çalıkoğlu Osman A. Yeşil, Sami Güner, Süleyman Kaçar, Şemsi. Güner, Timoçin Tulgar.

2 Aerial view of Sultanahmet Mosque, Ayasofya Museum and TopkaP1 Palace, 3. Bridge over the Istanbul Boğazı, 4. Dolmabahçe Palace, 5. Rumeli Fortress 9 goat tour on the İstanbul Boğazı, 10- Pembe Pavilion cafe, Yıldı* park, 11. p ager, Topkapi Palace, 1 2. Covered Bazaar, 1 3. Selecting a souvenir, 14. Beylerbeyi

(2)

Ankara

OKMEYDANI

HALICIOĞLU y il d i:

Eyüp Vapur İsi

T E Ş V İK İY E EYÜP :r d a r PİYALEPAŞA Ayvansaray Vapur i: B E ŞİK T A Ş Barbar ıs H. Paşa Vapu İsk. İnönü Stadyumı Hasköy Vapur İsk.ı ÎYVÀNSARAY II [HANE G Ü M Ü Ş S l/Y U B A Y R A M P A Ş A Kabala: Vapur İsk. K A B A T A Ş Edırnekapı Mez

Kasımpaşa Vapur isk.

K A S IM P A Ş A i C İH A N G İR

Vapur isk.

Ü S K Ü D A R Üsküdar Vapur isk

Cibalı ı/apur isk. _{T O P H A N E} _{Ş E M 5İP A Ş A}

Topkapı Mezarlığı

İ J C A B A K Ö X _ 8 5

Karaköy Vapur isk.

S A L A C A K

> Eminönü Vapur isk. NÜ S ARAYBURNVJ :i l a r Ç A P A KENNEDY CADDESİ E H R E M İİ F IN D IK Z A D E H / R E M *S H A S E K İ

Harem Feribot isk 11—i r—-f i InkilApcad. ,

_JDEJi=y=

3 o

S E L İM İY E S İL İV R İI

İSTANBUL

d e n i z i

M A R M A R A

(S E A O F M A R M A R A ) C IT Y PL A N H A Y D A R P A Ş A KOMÜRCUPINAR Rumeli Feneri DEMİRCİKÖY ODAYERİ USKUMRUKOY BAHÇCKOY BENTLER RUMELİ KAVAĞI KEMERBURGAZ

BELGRAT ORMANI ANADOLU I

PİRİNÇCİKOY fARABTI GÜMÜŞSÜYÜ AYAZAC HABİSLER KUÇUKKOY ALIBEYKOY ÇAĞLAYA! İKİTELLİ GAZİOSMANPAŞA MECIDIYEKOY ATIŞALANI GÜNEŞLİ DUDULLU BAĞCILAR BAYRAMPAŞA KOCASINAN AKSARAY' ZEYTINBURNU ATATÜRK^ HfiVAUMANJ SUADIYE FLORYA YEŞİLKÖY BOSTAN? •KOZYAT/ MALTEF

ISTANBUL BOĞAZI

9 2000 4000 6000

M A R M A R A

D E N İ Z İ

(S E A O F M A R M A R A )

K A R A

D E N İ Z

(B L A C K S E A ) I N D E X

MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM REGIONAL DIRECTORATE OF ISTANBUL 1 — Galatasaray...3J 2 — S ultanahm et...9J

TOURISM AND INFORMATION OFFICES 3 — Sultanahmet ...8J 4 — Karaköy Maritime S ta tio n ...5J 5 — The Hilton A rc a d e ... 1K HOTELS 6 — D iva n ... 2K 7 — Etap M arm a ra ... 3K 8 — Hilton ... 1L 9 — S h e ra to n ...2L 9 A - R amada... 8F 10 — Etap Ista n b u l... 4J 11 — Pera Palace ... 4J 12 — A k g ü n ... 8F 13 — D ils o n ... 3K 14 — Kalyon ...9K 15 — K e b a n ... 3K 16 — Olcay ... 6B 17 — Sözmen ...7C 18 — W ashington...8F PALACES 19 — Aynalıkavak ... 3E 20 — Dolmabahçe... 2M 21 — Ihlam ur... 1M 22 — Topkapı... 7K MOSQUES 23 — A r a p ... 5H 24 — Azapkapı...5H 25 — B eyazıt... 26 — Dolmabahçe ... 27 — Eyüp Sultan ... . 1C 28 — Fatih . . . ... . . . 6E 29 — Kılıç All Paşa . . 5J 30 — L â le li... 8F 31 — Mıhrimah (Edirnekapı)... . . . 4C 32 — Mihrımah (Üsküdar)... • . . . 5P 33 — Nuruosmaniye ... . . 8H 34 — Nusretiye ... 4K 35 — Rüstem Paşa . 6H 36 — Selimiye ... . . 8 P

37 — Sultanahmet (Blue Mosque) . 9J

38 — Sultan Selim ... ■ . . 5E 39 — Süleymanıye... .. . . . 7G

40 — Şehzade . . . . • • . . 7F

41 — Şemsi P a ş a ... • • . . 5P

42 — Sokollu Mehmet Paşa . . . 9H

4 3 — Valide Sultan 8E

44 — Yeni Mosque ... 6H 45 — Yeni V a lid e ... 5P 46 — Zal Mahmut P a ş a ...1C

CHURCHES

47 — Fener Orthodox Patriarchate... 48 — Dutch Chapel (Union Church of Is ta n b u l)...3j 49 — St. Antoine ...3J MUSEUMS 50 — Archeological Museums ... y j 5 1 — Military Museum ... .. 1L 52 — Ayasofya M use u m ... 8J 53 — Belediye Museum ... 54 — Çinili Köşk M use u m ... y j 55 — Naval Museum ...2 N 56 — Fethiye M use u m ...4D 57 — Fine Arts Museum ... 2N

58 _ S t . Ire n e ... ...8K 59 — Turkish and Islarnic Art Museum

(Ibrahim Paşa Pa|ace) ...8J 60 — Kariye Museum ...4C 6 1 — Turkish Carpets Museum ... g j 62 — YerebatanCistern .... ...8J

m on u m ents

63 — Fountain of Ahmet III ... 8K

64 — Beyazıt Tower ...7G 65 — Beşiktaş, Barbaros Memorial ■ - ...2N 66 — Aqueduct of Bozdoğan ... 7F 67 — Çemberlitaş ... 8H 68 — Galata Tower ... 5J 69 — Kızkulesi ...6N 70 — Sultanahmet Squar e ...8J 7 1 — Taksim, Republic m em orial... 3K 72 — Tophane Fountain . ...5K 73 — Üsküdar Fountain . 5P BAZAARS 74 — Covered Bazaar ...sh 75 — Spice Bazaar ...7H TURKISH BATHS 76 — Cağaloğlu ... 8J 77 — Çemberlitaş ...8H 78 — Galatasaray . ...3J 79 — Hürrem Sultan (closed to the public) .. g j

OTHER IMPORTANT PLACES 80 — City Hall ...7F 8 1 — Sirkeci Train Terminal (European) . . . 7J 82 — Haydarpaşa Train Terminal

(Asian)... 10 P 83 — THY - city terminal ...4H 84 — international airline terminals . . . . 1K-2K 85 — Turkish Maritime T e rm in a l... 5J 86 — Topkapı Anadolu Coach Terminal . . . 6A

87 — TopkapiTrakyaCoachTerm inal... 6A 88 — Harem Coach T e rm in a l...8P 89 — PTT Offices . . . . 7H - 5J - 8J - 8F - 3J • 2K 90 — Merkez B a n k ... 6F 9 1 — Atatürk Cultural C enter... 3L 92 — Open-Air T he a te r... 1L 93 — T u n n e l... 5J 94 — Union of the Turkish Travel

Agencies (TÜRSAB) ... 1K 95 — Tourist Police Station ...8J

FERRY LINES

1 — Kadıköy - Bostancı ... 6J 2 — Üsküdar... 6J 3 — Kuzguncuk - Çengelköy...6J 4 — Istanbul Boğazı

-Asian and European S id e s...6H 5 — Istanbullslands - Yalova - Çınarcık . . . . 7J 6 — Haliç (Golden Horn)... 6H 7 — Haydarpaşa - Kadıköy ...6J

INSERT MAP 1 — Tourism and Information Offices 2 — Grand Tarabya Hotel 3 — Çınar Hotel 4 — Maçka Hotel 5 — Dedeman Hotel 6 — Sürmeli Hotel 7 — T.M.T. Hotel 8 — Dragos Hotel 9 — Beylerbeyi Palace 10 — Yıldız Palace

11 — Göksu Palace (Kücüksu) 12 — Hidiv Palace

13 — Rumeli Hisarı

(The Rumelian Fortress)

14 — Anadolu Hisarı (The Anatolian Fortress) 15 — OrtakOy Mosque

16 — Aşiyan Museum

17 — Sadberk Hanım Museum 18 — Emirgan Park

(Beyaz, Pembe, Sarı, Pavilion Cafes) 19 — Yıldız Park

(Malta and Çadır Pavilion Cafes) 20 — Çamlıca Park and Cafe

21 — Turkish T ouring and Automible Club 22 — Kalamış Marina

Published by the

TURKISH MINISTRY OF CULTURE AND TOURISM GENERAL DIRECTORATE OF INFORMATION AND PROMOTION

Printed in Turkey by AJANS-TÜRK MATBAACILIK SANAYİİ, ANKARA -1987

During the excursion you w ill see the magnificent Palace of Dolmabahçe. Further along are the parks and imperial pavilions of the Yıldız Palace. Here in the beautiful park grounds are the Malta and Çadır Pavilions, now cafes. Elegantly spanning the w ater and linking Europe and Asia for the first time is a bridge, one of the longest in the world. Immediately after the bridge, on the Asian side is the beautiful Beylerbeyi marble palace. From the water, Çamlıcı Hill, the highest point of Istanbul can be seen. Here one can rest and admire the m agnificent panorama of Istanbul amidst the beautiful gardens, landscaped in the traditional style. Just across on the European side are the contrasting elements of old and new such as the Ottoman wooden villas or "y a lı" o f Arnavutköy and the luxurious apartments of Bebek. Facing each other across the straits are the fortresses of Rumeli Hisarı and Anadolu Hisarı. Just before the Anadolu Hisarı is the Göksu Palace, sometimes known as the Küçüksu Palace. On the European side is the beautiful Emirgan Park with its delightful pavilions famous for its tulips, and the annual tulip festival. |n this park are three cafe pavilions: Sarı, Pembe and Beyaz. The Beyaz Pavilion is also used as a concert hall. Opposite, on the Asian shore is Kanlıca, w ith Its elegant villas, also famous for its delicious yogurt. A t Çubuklu, shortly after Kanlıca is the Hidiv Palace set in delightfull wooded gardens where concerts and conferences are now held. Further along the European side is the beautiful bay of Tarabya, w ith its yachts at anchor and its many seafront taverns which continue on to the charming villages o f Büyükdere and Sarıyer. It is possible to contact agencies which specialize in the organization of "mini-cruises" or trips by car along the shore. In the many fine restaurants and night clubs to be found, the delights of good food and entertainment can be enjoyed in a uniquely beautiful setting.

AROUND ISTANBUL

THE PRINCE'S ISLANDS These nine Islands are famous fo r their beautiful

pinewooded scenery and beaches. The largest and m ost enjoyable of the Islands is Büyük Ada, one hour's journey by ferry departing from Eminönü. On the island you can enjoy the memorable pleasure of taking a ride by phaeton among the pine trees after having relaxed on the beaches in the numerous coves surrounding the island. The other popular islands are Kınalı, Sedef, Burgaz and Heybellada.

FLORYA-ATAKÖY-FENERBAHÇE-SUADİYE On both the European and Asian

sides there are summer resorts w ith hotels, motels, restaurants etc, where the Istanbulians spend their vacation time.

KİLYOS On the European side of the Black Sea, famous for Its long, broad sandy

beaches.

BELGRAD ORMANI-BELGRADE FOREST The largest forest in and around

Istanbul set amongst the Istranca Mountains. Here Istanbulians come for their picnics. There are seven ancient reservoirs, an aqueduct from Ottoman times as well as natural springs.

POLONEZKÖY Is on the Asian side 25 km. from Beykoz. Founded in 1842

by a Polish prince who brought refugee and exiled Poles to settle here. The newcomers worked in dairy, poultry and In providing guest-houses. Another favorite week-end picnic place fo r the inhabitants of Istanbul.

RİVA A fishing village on the Black Sea coast 30 km. from Beykoz.

Restaurants and simple guest-houses are available.

ŞİLE On the Black Sea, 70 km. from Üsküdar Is famous f or its sandy beaches,

fish restaurants and hotels.

YALOVA On the southern shore of Marmara: poPular thermal resort known

since Roman times especially for its cures for rheumatism. The main th e r mal resort is a fe w kilometers from the to w n of Yalova. The thermal baths are set In pleasant gardens adding to the relaxing atmosphere. In Yalova Itself there are many inexpensive hotels and gusst-houses. To reach Yalova ferryboat from Kabataş or Sirkeci 2'A hours; car ferry from Kartal on the Asian side 1 'h hours.

e n t e r t a in m e n t

&

d in in g

in

I

s t a n b u l

With a long history 3S a colourful cosmopolitan centre Istanbul is well catered for in terms of food and entertainment. The traditionally Turkish form is the gazino" night club which provides splendid entertainment throughout the whole dinner ranging from a selection of Turkish Songs to the famous un forgettable belly-dance. But alongside this are the modern discos, cabaret and jazz clubs of the Taksim - Harbiye district. Istanbul's op®r^ house, or chestra, ballet and many theaters offer a variety of performances during the season. Also Istanbul has become a center 0f art s and culture the highlight being the Istanbul International Arts and Culture Festival held in June and July. The traditional fare, in almost any djning establishment is the "m e z e ", the special Turkish hors d'oeuvres fo||owed by freshly grilled fish or meat and accompanied by the excellent Turkish wines or the tradi tional " ra k ı" anisette which is drunk w ith water and ice. a colourful array of meze is presented including such dishes as the tempting "m idye dolması" (stuffed mussels), 7 taram a" (smoked fis h f°e in mayonaise), çerkez

tavuğu" (Circassian chicken - cold chicken in a walnut sauce) and among the most tasty are "lü fe r" (blue - fish), "k ılıç " (sword fish), "kalkan" (tur bot), "le vre k" (bass), and "barbunya" (red mullet).

URBAN TRANSPORT

The cheapest but a relatively slow means of transport is the bus. On the European side the main bus lines start from Taksim square, Eminönü (near the Galata Bridge) and Beyazıt (near the covered Bazaar). On the Asian side there are departures from Üsküdar and Kadıköy. Bus tickets are sold at designated kiosks. There is also a regular bus service every half hour be tween A tatürk A irport and the THY Airline Terminal at Şişhane. The "d o lm u ş " is a practical and cheap means of transport, especially when com pared to the taxi. Each passanger pays according to the distance travelled and the fares are fixed by the M unicipality. The main dolmuş stations are at Taksim, Eminönü, Sirkeci, Üsküdar and Kadıköy.

Taxi ranks are every where in the city and are easily recognized by their yellow color and " t a x i" signs on top. They are equipped w ith taxi metres. The steamer is a practical, enjoyable and cheap means of transport. There are several departures from Eminönü to the Istanbul Boğazı, the Golden Horn, Üsküdar, Kadıköy, Haydarpaşa (railway station) and the Prince's Islands and Yalova.

There are also car ferries that cross the Istanbul Boğazı and Marmara: Kabataş - Üsküdar; Sirkeci - Haram.

The local trains that depart from Sirkeci Station serve the camping grounds on tha European side of the Sea of Marmara and those that depart from Haydarpaşa Station serve the suburbs on the Asian side.

HOW TO COME TO ISTANBUL

There are flights from almost every capital and major c ity in the w orld to Istanbul's A tatürk A irport. From any part of Europe there are train connec tions to Sirkeci Station and from the Middle East and Asia to Haydarpaşa Station. The E5 Highway from Europe comes to Turkey via the Kapıkule fron tie r between Turkey and Bulgaria. The E5 S (South) comes via the İp sala border crossing. Istanbul is also an im portant port receiving cruise lines from all parts of the world.

SHOPPING IN ISTANBUL

Shopping in Istanbul is one of the main delights of a v isit to this city where wandering through the colourful bazaars is as enjoyable as browsing in the modern shops, choosing things from simple handicrafts to the most sophisticated jewellery and fashions.

For all tourists the great "Kapalı Çarşı" or Covered Bazaar in the old city is of course the favorite place. Here in this labyrinth of more than 4 0 0 0 shops, each trade has its own place; the gold sm ith's street, the carpet seller s street and so on, and in the great variety of goods offered there is something to suit every taste and pocket. There is a wide selection of jewellery from traditional harem rings to modern settings. The carpet shops pleasant eyecatching arrangements of vivid colours and intiracate designs. If a kontted can-et seems too expensive, there are the woven kilims and cicim s w ith their Anatolian deisgns and bright colours and goat - hair rugs. The best so u y,njrs are the genu|ne products af ancient Turkish crafts,

such as the hand painted ceramic plates, and the hand - beaten copper and brassware, trays, w ater ewers, couldrons etc. w hich make beautiful decorative pieces. There is also the "h e y b e " -embroidered bags and the "y a s tık " -cushions. Memorable to take home are the vases, bowls and other objects in beautiful fine green or gold onyx, or pipes carved out of soft white meerschaum stone. There are gaily embroidered blouses in "şile bezi" - raw cotton ideal for summer wear, and the " y e m e n i" head scarves edged w ith " o y a ” - hand embroidered lace. Leather and suede goods are relatively in expensive too.

If one is interested, then it is w orth looking at the great range of antiques in the Old Bedestan in the Bazaar centre. There is an endless array of anti ques and souvenirs: copperware, lamps, jewellery, tiles, silver and glassware. Behind the Yeni Mosque is another attractive bazaar of a diffrent sort, Mısır Çarışısı or Spice Bazaar. Here the air is filled w ith the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thym e and every conceivable spice. Contrasting w ith the noisy bustle of the bazaars are the sophisticated shops o f the Taksim - Nişantaşı - Şişli districts. A t İstiklal Caddesi and Cumhuriyet Caddesi near Taksim and Rumeli Caddesi in Nişantaşı are the most fashionable shops where the most exquisite clothing and jewellery can be found as well as finely designed handbags and shoes. On the Asian side of Istanbul at Bahariye Caddesi and on Bağdat Caddesi are similarly modern shopping centres.

In the Kuledibi, Çarşıkapı and Üsküdar and Topkapı districts of Istanbul are busy fleamarkets where one can find an astonishing assortment of goods, both old and new.

Kişisel Arşivlerde Istanbul Belleği Taha Toros Arşivi