Istanbul - City Guide Author:Virginia Maxwell Discover Istanbul — Listen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya Sofya — Savour the serene frescoes and glittering mosaics of the Chora Church — Watch the sunset while commuting between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorous ferry — Submit to a vigorous lathering and scrubbing in a historic hamam — In This Guide:... more »
46 days of in-city research, 30 ferry trips, over 100 mezes eaten
Full-color chapters on the city's architectural treasures and Turkish cuisine
Locals discuss making a living in the bazaar, artistic traditions, bears and gender benders« less