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only city in the world to span two continents, where the culture
of the East collides with that of the West forming an exciting
and unique synthesis, it sounds epic, and it really is. This is
a city with a fascinating past, and an equally fascinating
and complex present. The buzz in Istanbul right now is not to be
missed.
The city offers a multitude of attractions, exquisite Ottoman architecture, grand palaces, mosques, churches, hamams and ancient bazaars. It is full of energy and colour, from its upmarket sea front districts to its run down shanty towns. It offers world class cuisine, music, bars, clubs, theatres, museums and art galleries. Ultimately, however, as this magnificent city grasps the shores of the sublime Bosphorus, one senses a most magical atmosphere, an abundance of it, a look, a feel, a taste and a sound like no other place on Earth. |
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