Istanbul: Turkish Delights | Rick Steves' Europe
Istanbul: Turkish Delights | Rick Steves' Europe
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In this new episode of Rick Steves' Europe, we sample the wonders of Istanbul, a city that bridges two continents. After cruising the busy port of the Bosphorus, we dive into the Grand Bazaar, where endless shops enchant visitors. Then we view the mosaics of Chora Church, watch dervishes whirl in their captivating spiritual trance, and zip by tram from the Old Town to Taksim Square, tasting local treats before hopping a ferry to Asia. Check your local public television station for airdates and t
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Simply put, Hagia Sophia in Istanbul is one of the most magnificent, influential, historic, and revered buildings on Earth. For centuries, it served as the greatest church in Christendom. It was home to the Byzantine Emperor and Orthodox Patriarch (the “eastern pope”), and a beacon of civilization during Western Europe’s so-called “dark ages.” When Muslims conquered Constantinople, this great church suddenly became one of the world’s greatest mosques. And when it was secularized in the 20th cent
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Our Best of Turkey in 13 Days tour combines the convenience of European travel with the rich traditions of the Middle East. You'll marvel at Istanbul's Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace, and Grand Bazaar; Cappadocia's "fairy-chimney" landscape; the ancient Greek sites of Ephesus and Aphrodisias; and the azure water of the Mediterranean. You'll also experience legendary Turkish hospitality firsthand, from artisans to imams. If you're looking for different travel delights — and a broader world perspect
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More than 4,000 travelers joined our live Monday Night Travel show this week — and together, we traveled to Warsaw, Kraków, Gdańsk...and Istanbul! Missed it? Enjoy the recording right here on Facebook — and be sure to check out our full archive of MNT events at www.ricksteves.com/mnt. Next up, on October 2, tour guide Niki Vlachou takes you to Greece's Peloponnese. And on October 9, Robyn Stencil returns to Monday Night Travel to share stories and insights from the Arctic Circle to Andalucía and
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