As the third Bridge rises… An Istanbul News roundup…

Istanbul's 3rd Bosphorus Bridge Emerges Behind
Istanbul’s 3rd Bosphorus Bridge Emerges Behind. Photo by Erkan Saka

Istanbul: Turkey’s capital dislodges Paris as the No 1 tourist destination

Economic Times

ETPanache spoke to four avid travellers to find out why Istanbul makes the cut. I love the sight of the sunset on the Galata Bridge. High tea at The

 

ISTANBUL’S ÜSKÜDAR

Daily Sabah

ISTANBUL ? On the Asian side is the popular residential and commercial district of Üsküdar. This seaside suburb is just one example of the fusion of

 

Here’s Why Istanbul Is The Most Popular Travel Destination In The World

Business Insider Australia

Millions of TripAdvisor users voted on their favourite destinations around the world, and Istanbul took the top spot. This is surprising because the

 

İstanbul adorned with 20 million tulips as part of festival

Today’s Zaman

This year, as part of the ninth International İstanbul Tulip Festival, 20 million tulips of 211 different varieties have been planted in the city.

Turkey: Touring Istanbul’s Megaprojects

EurasiaNet

And what about Istanbul? Well, perhaps the city should start thinking about offering excursions that allow visitors to take in what is becoming Istanbul’s

Where to Stay in Istanbul

Huffington Post (blog)

Istanbul — the only city in the world that straddles two continents — just took the No. 1 spot in TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice awards. If you’re thinking

Photo Essay: Istanbul’s Islamic Fashion

By Monique Jaques

Filed: 3/18/14 at 1:22 PMMonique Jaques

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