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Turkey [New City]
PART 3
……(to continue ) .. by Hawa Patel @traveldiarieswithH
Absorbing the culture and beauty of Turkey in the Old City settles into the heart forever.
Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey
and the hub of the country's economic, cultural , historic and tourist place. Istanbul is a
transcontinental city in Eurasia, straddling the Bosporus strait between the Sea of Marmara and
the Black Sea. The Old and New City of Istanbul is separated by the Galata bridge .
Travelling across to the New City is a total
different experience.
The tram or walk to the New City is a totally
different experience. Walking across the
Galata Bridge, you will get to see all the locals
fishing from the bridge. It is along this stroll
across the bridge, that you can enjoy the
sesame covered pretzels sold by local vendors
as you watch the boats carrying passengers
down the Bosporus. If walking seems
stressful then don’t despair as you can catch a
ride on the funicular from the old city to
Istiklal Avenue The funicular is the oldest
tunnel line in continental Europe.
The most famous street visited by tourists is the
Istiklaal Avenue . A shoppers paradise.
Pedestrianized cobbled Istiklal Caddesi, known as
Istiklal streets, is a popular modern shopping
street bustling with a variety of modern
restaurants and cafés. You would think you are
walking down the street of Paris as you pass
designer boutiques housing the latest fashion
designs. It is a must to experience the Kumpir
here at the place called Potata.