Last days for all things Turkish....back in Istanbul we hit the shops - haggling in the bazaars, finding good deals on fresh Turkish delight and enjoying melt-in-your-mouth baklava. We visited the last of our 'must see' sights - the beautifully lit underground Basilica Cistern and the incredibly ornate Dolmabahçe Palace, the first Turkish palace built in a Western style, but still with the all important harem area. On this last stop in Istanbul we stayed near Istiklal Caddesi, the main shopping street where all the trendy people go. Being in the heart of the action was a fun way to farewell Istanbul and conclude our time in Turkey.
Friday, 29 April 2011
Day 159 to 160: Baklava and bazaars
Last days for all things Turkish....back in Istanbul we hit the shops - haggling in the bazaars, finding good deals on fresh Turkish delight and enjoying melt-in-your-mouth baklava. We visited the last of our 'must see' sights - the beautifully lit underground Basilica Cistern and the incredibly ornate Dolmabahçe Palace, the first Turkish palace built in a Western style, but still with the all important harem area. On this last stop in Istanbul we stayed near Istiklal Caddesi, the main shopping street where all the trendy people go. Being in the heart of the action was a fun way to farewell Istanbul and conclude our time in Turkey.
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