Turkey Action & adventure, Coastal + Food pictures

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Walk across this historic bridge to spot famous Istanbul landmarks and watch the sunset from a bar full of Turkish men contemplating life while sharing a water pipe.

Istanbul, with its unique blend of Western and Eastern history and culture, attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy modern Turkey in the malls, galleries and clubs while also indulging in the exotic appeal of the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, coffee houses and mosques. The natural beauty of the city plus the pleasant Mediterranean climate completes the picture. The largest city in Turkey, it was for centuries the capital of a mighty empire. Istanbul is now all things - modern and traditional, familiar and exotic.

Enter the maze of shop-lined streets in one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world to browse hundreds of thousands of hand-crafted objects.

Istanbul, with its unique blend of Western and Eastern history and culture, attracts tourists from all over the world. Enjoy modern Turkey in the malls, galleries and clubs while also indulging in the exotic appeal of the traditional Turkish bazaars, palaces, coffee houses and mosques. The natural beauty of the city plus the pleasant Mediterranean climate completes the picture. The largest city in Turkey, it was for centuries the capital of a mighty empire. Istanbul is now all things - modern and traditional, familiar and exotic.

Take a cruise down the river between the Mediterranean Sea and Koycegiz Lake to find this gorgeous town, an ancient city, pristine beaches and nesting turtles.

Istanbul’s medieval lookout point offers panoramic views across city’s historic district and the water of the Golden Horn.

Visit this magnificent bay in Turkey to delight in local specialty dishes, sail on clear waters, unwind in harbor-side accommodation and explore ancient ruins.