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What Will Your Istanbul Encounter Be?

...crossing your legs and admiring the tilework in the Topkapi Palace Circumcision Room (p44)

...shots of raki (aniseed brandy) while carousing with wandering musicians on Nevizade Sokak (p17)

...warm stone, soft suds and the masseur's firm hands in the hamam (p19)

...zigzagging between continents on a Bosphorus cruise (p113)

...scents of saffron, caviar and Ottoman aphrodisiacs in the Spice Bazaar (p61)

...savoring smooth apple-scented tobacco in a nargileh (water pipe) - but not inhaling (p20)

Discover Twice The City In Half The Time...

...full-color pull-out map and detailed neighborhood maps for easy navigation

...our discerning author recommends the very best neighborhoods, sights, restaurants, shops and entertainment

...unique itineraries and highlights help you make the most of a short trip

...locals reveal Istanbul's secrets: from a guide's Topkaki Palace highlights to a bazaar spruiker's shopping tips