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Grand Bazzar- A wonderful experience for the senses

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September 27th 2010
After our trip to Munich, I was excited to experience a totally different country and culture. We flew direct from Munich to Istanbul. From the airport we arranged a taxi. You have to pre-pay for the taxi at the airport. We had heard that it is better to pre-pay then to negotiate a taxi rate. We stayed in the Beyazit district which was very central and walking distance to the grand bazaar. ... read more

Middle East » Turkey » Marmara » Istanbul » Sultanahmet

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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