Turkey Insight Guide
APA Publications Pte Ltd (Verlag)
978-981-258-713-8 (ISBN)
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This brand new edition Insight Guide to Turkey features illuminating text written by expert, local writers alongside a wealth of inspiring full-colour photography that vividly brings Turkey and its people to life, at the turn of a page. The top attractions are highlighted to help you plan your trip priorities, including the many ancient sites not to be missed. An in-depth 'Places' section covers the entire country, region by region, from the hustle and bustle of Istanbul to the idyllic beaches of the Mediterranean coast. All the principal sites are cross-referenced by number to the accompanying full-colour maps found throughout the guide, whilst additional maps inside the front and back covers enable instant orientation and easy navigation at a glance. Colour-coded sections explore Turkey's intriguing history and also provide interesting features on everything from Anatolia's ancient arts, to modern Turks and their quest for identity. A comprehensive 'Travel Tips' section details transport, accommodation for all budgets, eating out, useful Turkish phrases, essential telephone numbers and much more practical information, to ensure your trip goes smoothly.
The unique combination of insightful exploration alongside practical advice means that this guide truly is a pleasure to read before, during and after your visit.
Maps: Turkey; Istanbul Old City; Topkapi Palace; Grand Bazaar; Istanbul New City; The Bosphorus; Edirne; Thrace and Marmara; Bursa; The Aegean Coast; Pergamon; Izmir; Ephesus; Mediterranean Coast; East Lycia Coast; Antalya; Ankara; Central Anatolia; Cappadocia; Black Sea Coast; The East. Introduction & History - Introduction: The Land of the Turks; Decisive Dates; The Cradle of Civilisation; The Classical Years; Byzantium; An Empire Under Threat; The Ottomans; The Decline and Fall of the Ottomans; The Republican Era. Essay Features: Modern Turks: A Quest for Identity; Kebabs, Salad and Sunshine; Anatolia's Ancient Arts; Jazz, Janissaries and Oriental Hip-Hop; Heirlooms of the Future. Places: Introduction: Istanbul; The Old City; The New City; The Bosphorus; Thrace and Marmara; Thrace; Marmara; The Aegean Coast; The North Aegean Coast; Izmir and Sardis; The Southern Aegean; Bodrum and Marmaris; The Mediterranean Coast; Lycia; Pamphylia; Cilicia; The Hatay; Central Anatolia; Ankara; Northwest Anatolia; Southwest Anatolia; East of Ankara; Cappadocia; The Black Sea Coast; The Black Sea; The East; The Near East; The Far East. Photo Features: Suleyman the Magnificent; Carpets and Kilims; Water, Water Everywhere; Prophets and Preachers. Information Panels: Ataturk: Father of the Nation; Festival Fever; The Golden Horn; Treasure Seekers; Flora; Alexander the Great; The Holy Underground. Travel Tips Highlights: Getting Acquainted; Planning the Trip; Practical Tips; Getting Around; Where to Stay; Where to Eat; Culture; Nightlife; Sport; Shopping; Language; Further Reading.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 6.2.2008 |
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| Reihe/Serie | Insight Guides |
| Zusatzinfo | Full-colour illustrations throughout |
| Verlagsort | Singapore |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 150 x 223 mm |
| Themenwelt | Reiseführer ► Europa ► Türkei |
| ISBN-10 | 981-258-713-6 / 9812587136 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-981-258-713-8 / 9789812587138 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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