Estambul

The immediate suggestion that Istanbul provokes on the traveler is linked to its extraordinary geographical position, since it is the only city in the world that stretches between two continents, Europe and Asia. For this reason it has been proposed, throughout history, as an imaginary and symbolic bridge between East and West. A city that has been inspired by the ancient cultures of the East, the western civilizations of classical memory and also the traditions of the European Middle Ages. In this guide, a good number of practical tips will accompany the traveler visiting Istanbul. All the necessary information about transport, hotels, restaurants, places of leisure and shopping, plus a small vocabulary with common words and phrases. A fold-out plan is also included with all the atmospheres of the city by day and by night.