The ideal travel companion, full of insider advice on what to
see and do, plus detailed itineraries and comprehensive maps for
exploring this ancient city.

Wander the bustling Spice Bazaar or
labyrinthine Grand Bazaar, admire spectacular architecture of the Blue
Mosque or Hagia Sophia, or take a boat trip down the Bosphorus:
everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded
chapters. Discover the best of Istanbul with this indispensable travel
guide.

Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Istanbul:
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Over 35 colour maps, plus a large-scale pull-out map of the city,
help you navigate with ease
- Simple layout makes it easy to
find the information you need
- Comprehensive tours and
itineraries of Istanbul, designed for every interest and budget
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Illustrations and floorplans show the inside of the
Archaeological Museums, the Blue Mosque, Süleymaniye Mosque, Dolmabahçe
Palace and the Selimiye Mosque
- Colour photographs of
Istanbul's magnificent architecture, historic sites, ancient art,
colourful bazaars, lakeside vistas and more
- Detailed chapters,
with area maps, cover Seraglio Point, Sultanahmet, the Bazaar
Quarter, Beyoglu, and more
- Historical and cultural context gives
you a richer travel experience: learn about the city's complex
history, rich culture, fine art and architecture, delicious cuisine, and
more
- Experience the culture with features on Ottoman
Society, Turkish carpets and Kilim, traditional Ottoman handicrafts, and
Byzantine antiquities
- Essential travel tips: our expert
choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus useful phrases,
and visa and health information

DK Eyewitness Travel Guide
Istanbul is a detailed, easy-to-use guide designed to help you get
the most from your visit to Istanbul.

DK Eyewitness: winner of
the Top Guidebook Series in the Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards 2017.

"No other guide whets your appetite quite like this one" -
The Independent

Planning a shorter trip? Try our DK
Eyewitness Top 10 Istanbul guide.

About DK Eyewitness
Travel: DK's highly visual Eyewitness guides show you what others
only tell you, with easy-to-read maps, tips, and tours to inform and
enrich your holiday. DK is the world's leading illustrated reference
publisher, producing beautifully designed books for adults and children
in over 120 countries.