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a ferry at least once (even if you don't need to get anywhere)...

I'm sure you'll visit the sultanahmet neighborhood and grand bazaar, but the best restaurants are across the bridge in Beyoglu (ps the G is silent). Very safe, lowest crime rate in Europe. Be sure to try a good kebab house, and the fish is terrific.

Yes, take lots of pictures, please!

I hope you'll have lots of time there, so you can take your time and not rush.

Safe travels!

I had an absolute blast over there! I love Turkey!

Hope my crappy phonecam takes some pics worth sharing.

architecture everywhere through out Turkey.

You'll love it! Iyi günler!

I would love to hear about your experiences. It sounds like a great trip!

It was during Ramadan. In the evenings they had a big fest near the Blue Mosque.

For those who can't accompany you, here's my photo/video of Istanbul:

... and the Golden Horn.

-- Mal

Much better when it was Constantinople!

And the city's proper name is "Constantinople"

The food is off the hook as is the hospitality. Sightseeing begins tomorrow with the Grand Bazaar.

This is a beautiful city and I haven't seen that much of it yet. Staying at the Fuat Pasa hotel. which is marvelous and right on the sea on the European side of the straits.

Loving it!