Istanbul
Old and New Favorites in this City by the Bosphorus
Slide 1 of 16: With its remarkable mosques and palaces, Istanbul's historical sites are renowned, but new galleries, fusion restaurants, and boutique hotels are adding even more energy to this bustling city. Christopher Wise photographed both old and new favorites for o
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Slide 2 of 16: A view of the landmark Galata Tower framed by Turkish flags and political banners up for the July 2007 general election.
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Slide 3 of 16: Inside the Platform Garanti Contemporary Arts Center, one of the venues for the 10th International Istanbul Biennial.
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Slide 4 of 16: View of the city from the Galata Tower.
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Slide 5 of 16: Vibrant glass lanterns for sale at the Grand Bazaar.
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Slide 6 of 16: Over 4000 stalls offer shoppers jewelry, carpets, clothing and much more, in the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest covered markets.
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Slide 7 of 16: Tea time at the Grand Bazaar.
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Slide 8 of 16: Rooftop dining at 360 restaurant and bar, an Istanbul hotspot.
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Slide 9 of 16: The red mullet entr
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Slide 10 of 16: Taking a break at the park that stretches between the Haghia Sophia (pictured) and the Blue Mosque.
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Slide 11 of 16: A breathtaking display of Iznik tile work and stained glass can be viewed up close inside the Blue Mosque, which was built between 1609 and 1617.
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Slide 12 of 16: Topkapi Palace and the Bosphorus river as viewed from a pavilion attached to the Palace's treasury wing.
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Slide 13 of 16: Dining outdoors at the intersection of Sofyali Sok and Asmali Mescit Cadessi.
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Slide 14 of 16: Giant medusa head sculptures inside the underground Basilica Cistern, built in the 6th century. This popular tourist site was a location for the James Bond film From Russia With Love.
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Slide 15 of 16: The "Pop" guest room of the Lush Hip hotel.
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Slide 16 of 16: Terrace dining at Mikla restaurant, a new favorite, with views of the Sultanahmet neighborhood below.
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