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The Minute Tour: Istanbul, Turkey

Posted by MarkLukach on Apr 26, 2011 in Blog, Experiences, Featured, Minute Tours, Places, The Middle East, Turkey, Video | 3 comments

Istanbul literally sits on two continents. Half the city is in Europe, and the other half is in Asia. Therefore it’s no understatement to claim that this Turkish city sits at the crossroads of several monumental cultures and heritages. MINOTAUR RECOMMENDATIONS         Attractions: There is no shortage of things to see in Istanbul. Head directly to the Old City, which lies on the south banks of the Golden Horn, to visit some of Istanbul’s finest mosques and historical sites. The mosques are free, but museums like the Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia cost...