Perfect for a weekend trip
Istanbul is Turkey’s hottest city for a weekend trip and here are the best shopping areas in Europe and Asia. Here you will head-on collisions from different continents and you will be struck by the sweet scents of incense and spices available in the bazaar district, which gives a feeling of being in the adventures of “Arabian Nights.” Historians believe the city was founded around 2,600 years ago and archaeologists believe that settlements can be traced as far back as 8,000 years.

Istanbul is Turkey’s former capital and is the country’s largest city, today there are more than 10 million people living here.

History of several 1000’s years exists here including: Sultan’s Topkapi Palace, the old Turkish baths, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. But what the residents are mostly proud of are the football clubs Galatasaray, Fenerbache, and Besiktas.

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It takes about 30 minutes to get to Istanbul from the airport near the city, but it all depends on what time of day it is because of rush hour.

In this great city, there is an incredible selection of beaches, which of course varies, from fine sand beaches to the cliffs.

There is a coffee bar fever in the city, as in every neighborhood there is a Starbucks (a coffee bar chain) or local coffee shop chains.

Istanbul offers a rich nightlife, from belly dancing and nightclubs, to different kinds of festivals. The most famous nightclub is the luxurious Club 29. Here you

will find a restaurant, swimming pool, and an illuminated garden with stunning views. At midnight, the bar transforms into a pulsating disco. Club 29 is only open during the summer months. Laila is also a good club and also the largest nightclub. It has a large dance floor and several bars and restaurants. This club is also only open during the summer.

If you want to stay updated on Istanbul’s nightlife, you should buy “The Guide” in the English-language that is published once a month. It gives you a complete program of what’s happening in nightclubs and other entertainment venues in Istanbul.