and much of the rest of the country is fascinating too. Most Brits go for the beaches, many of which are beautiful, and the sailing, although some areas, such as Bodrum, have been tackified beyond repair. Historical sites of interest abound, from Ephesus to Gallipolli. The further east you go, the …
Istanbul is a divided city, split by the Bosporus, the narrow channel that separates Europe from Asia. Ironically, the Asian side holds Western-style suburbs, while the European side contains old Istanbul, a wonderland of mosques, opulent palaces, and Byzantine ruins from the city's 16 …
Istanbul has a glorious history, some of it acquired under its previous names of Byzantium and Constantinople. The ancient city was founded by a man named Byzas, from the prompting of the oracle at Delphi, around 657 B.C. Today Istanbul is a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures, and …