The Rough Guide to Istanbul is the perfect travel guide to one of the world's most popular and vibrant cities. Colorful, clearly laid-out pages are packed with exciting and evocative photographs, detailed color-coded maps and insightful descriptions of all the sights.

From the city's iconic Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques to its roof-top bars, restaurants, live music and club scene, every side of Istanbul is covered. Take a ferry up the Golden Horn, cruise across the Bosphorus to Asia, walk the city's land-walls or lounge on the Princes' Islands beaches: The Rough Guide to Istanbul will be with you all the way.

You'll also find the latest insider information on the city's thriving arts scenes, as well as the best places to stay and shop. And if you are up for a little exploring beyond the city, The Rough Guide to Istanbul is the only major guidebook to include sections on the former Ottoman capitals of Bursa and Edirne, lakeside Iznik and legendary Troy.

Make the most of your time on Earth™ with The Rough Guide to Istanbul.

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