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Lonely Planet Istanbul is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Take in the ancient treasures at Aya Sofya, shop your way through the Grand Bazaar, or visit a hamam for an indulgent steam bath; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Istanbul and begin your journey now!

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What will your istanbul encounter be?
…getting giddy with the whirling dervishes
…rich kilims, dazzling jewellery and marketplace banter in the Grand Bazaar
…taking your time to muse on artistic inspiration at Istanbul Modern
…dining like a sultan on meze selections or fabulously fresh fish
…Greek liturgies, Macedonian synagogues or Albanian meatballs on a Golden Horn cruise
…chasing Medusa's head and ghostly carp in the subterranean Basilica Cistern

Discover Twice The City In Half The Time…
full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood
maps for easy navigation
our Turkophile author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, architectural treasures and ferry trips
unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short break
local experts reveal Istanbul's secrets: from crime author Barbara Nadel's favourite neighborhood to a Grand Bazaar jeweler's shopping recommendations

For expert advice, inspirational tips and exciting itineraries, Lonely Planet is your essential Italy companion. Whether you want to hunt for truffles in Umbria, walk ancient roads in Rome or simply admire priceless art and architecture, this 9th edition shows you how to unearth the very best experiences.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

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What Will Your Istanbul Encounter Be?Getting giddy with the whirling dervishesRich kilims, dazzling jewellery and marketplace banter in the Grand BazaarTaking your time to muse on artistic inspiration at Istanbul ModernDining like a sultan on meze selections or fabulously fresh fishGreek liturgies, Macedonian synagogues or Albanian meatballs on a Golden Horn cruiseChasing Medusa's head and ghostly carp in the subterranean Basilica CisternDiscover Twice the City in Half the TimeFull-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigationOur Turkophile author recommends the very best sights, restaurants, shops, architectural treasures and ferry tripsUnique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short breakLocal experts reveal Istanbul's secrets: from crime author Barbara Nadel's favorite neighborhood to a Grand Bazaar jeweller's cafe recommendations

Ski off-piste, trek the Dolomites or shoot the rapids on the river Lao.
Heed the command "tutti a tavola" and begin an epic journey around the Italian table.
Thumb the latest fumetti or debate Fellini's finer points after you've read our Culture chapter.
Compare classical columns with state-of-the art structures from international architects.
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Turkey is as perfect for bon vivants as it is for adventurers and scholars. Roam battlegrounds and the palaces of great empires, unwind in a hammam, float in a balloon over Cappodocia's fairy chimneys and explore the streets of atmospheric Istanbul.
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Dedicated Trekking chapter by local trekking specialist. -
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Tips for daredevils. -
123 maps and 24 colour pages.

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Hot deserts and cool beaches, lush oases and clamorous bazaars, ultramodern cities and relics of fallen empires - discover Arabia's diverse attractions with this comprehensive guide to the Peninsula. Dive for Bahraini pearls, haggle for treasures in Dubai's Gold Souq, explore Oman's wilderness and wander the mountain villages of Yemen - Lonely Planet shows you how.


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