Image via WikipediaThe Bosphorus strait divides Istanbul into two parts, so as you can imagine, the Vapur ferry boat (and eventually bridges) played a huge role in the development of the city. Generally, tourists stick to the older, eastern side of the city, since most historic sites are there. Many do opt for a ferry ride up the strait though, and they aren't disappointed.
The panoramic views are amazing...I still get the chills thinking of the first time I saw it. Minarets and skyscrapers, lovely Yali mansions and palace gates... all of them change moods with the angle of the sun...see what I mean:
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PS!!!! Just want to say THANK YOU to all of my followers! Serendipity hit 100 on Tuesday and Friday will be the 100th post. So as a special treat that day, I have author/freelance editor Tracy Marchini coming by for a Q&A on Writing. Amazing stuff on her resume: Curtis Brown and Taconic Press...and the "Wonderbar" Nathan Bransford has her on his Book Blogs sidebar. She's currently represented by Caren Johnson Estensen. Worth checking out, I promise!
Now back to our show: If you have the time (about 10 minutes) this guy has a pretty HiDef video of his tour up the European side and a little of the Asian side down to Beylerberi Palace.
Congrats on 100th!!! :) PC is acting up so I'm steering clear of extras today.
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I didn't know Istanbul was divided into two parts. So interesting. =)
ReplyDeleteOh if only I could pack my bags now and head over there!! Awwww what a lovely place to see while on a leisurely cruise...!!! Thank you for the info and stunning pics, take care
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You did it! I'm so proud. sigh. Seems only yesterday we were just getting started... ;p
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to hear from Tracy, and a ferry ride sounds lovely~ :o) <3
This looks fabulous! And I feel bad I didn't get back for the Ki-nigits yesterday! I read and then got caught in work and suddenly it was time to go home. I can't even imagine how they MOVED with all that heavy armor, but yes, the Python variety are always my favorite.
ReplyDeleteIn the second book of my trilogy, I have a teenage boy passing through this straight on his way to Romania--it will be quite some time before I get to revisions, as I am rewriting the first for selling before I bother, but I will remember you may have some helpful info on making the journey more realistic!
i need to get to istanbul someday, looks like a wonderful city
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the image of the red sunset and the sea...so mystical and romantic. I gotta go to Instanbul w/my hubby - I have been to Turkey many times for work, but never to Istanbul. Thanks for the tips!
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