Publisher's Synopsis
Pocket Guides are designed for leisure and business travelers who want the highlights of a destination. They contain full, rich descriptions of the best a destination has to offer -- the most worthy sights, the best restaurants and lodging in all price ranges, plus shopping, nightlife, and outdoors highlights. The Best of Istanbul -- with all the essentials All the must-sees, including the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Aya Sofya, and the Spice Market Top shopping -- how and where to buy one-of-a-kind kilims, colorful textiles, and hand-crafted jewelry Essential excursions to the Princes Islands, Edirne, and the fishing villages along the Bosporus The best dining and lodging in every price range Romantic bistros, waterfront fish houses, authentic kebab stands, and the lowdown on local cuisine Luxurious palaces, modern high-rises, Ottoman-style town houses, and cozy antiques-filled pansiyons Endorsed by the American Society of Travel Agents Pocket Istanbul is excerpted from Fodor's Turkey "Fodor's can't be beat." -- Gannett News Service "Fodor's always delivers high quality...thoughtfully presented...thorough." -- Houston Post "Packed with dependable information." -- Atlanta Journal-Constitution "An excellent choice for people who want everything under one cover." -- Washington Post
