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The terminal still connects Istanbul with the rest of Europe with lines running through either Thessaloniki or Bucharest. Though the famed Orient Express does not travel from Paris to Istanbul anymore, once a year romantics can ride the Venice Simplon luxury train service on some of the original cars, for a pricey $4,600 and change. (Agatha Christie can keep her secrets for that fare!) Tourists not riding the train are still welcome to visit the Sirkeci station to watch the whirling dervishes perform, or to visit the popular Orient Express restaurant.
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The impressive, gorgeous building is surounded on three sides by water so the best view of it is from the Kadikoy ferry. I''ll probably never forget the first time I saw it.
I could describe it to you some more, but Spritz on your Chanel No. 5 and pretend you're Audrey Tautou. It's a much nicer experience:
Istanbul's Ottoman train stations may be lovely. However, most travel guides do not recommend using the Turkish rail system. I have to agree.
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3 comments:
absolutely gorgeous--they look like castles! I can see why you love it so much... :D (giggle @Chanel No. 5 comment...)
They really are amazing! I love train stations anyway, but those are particularly gorgeous, and love the ad that features so much of it!
wow! what a gorgeous, sexy and romantic video!! She is so cute, I like her since Amelie. Istanbul looks beautiful - and now, I'm craving a simit with cream cheese and a cup (clear glass with wavy shape) of chai, one square of sugar.. thanks for the historical background on the orient express.
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