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The Modern Istanbul

March 18th 2011
What many people (tourists) don't do, whilst in Istanbul, is take the time to travel over to the "Modern Istanbul". You can catch the tram, for TL(Turkish Lira) 1.75 (this is a flat rate for one trip no matter where you get on or where you get off) - current rate is AUD 1 = TL 1.56, from Sultanahmet (Istanbul Village) over the Bosporus River & to Beyoglu (The Modern Istanbul). No matter which s ... read more
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Turkish Flag Modern Turkey was founded in 1923 from the Anatolian remnants of the defeated Ottoman Empire by national hero Mustafa KEMAL, who was later honored with the title Ataturk, or "Father of the Turks." Under his authoritarian leadership, the country adopt... ... read more
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