Istanbul

Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | In Istanbul, we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus, make friends over backgammon, and try a traditional Turkish bath. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #istanbul

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00:00 Introduction
01:58 Blue Mosque
05:29 Turkish culture
06:46 Istanbul history
08:23 Turkish bath
09:34 Hagia Sophia
11:32 Galata Bridge
13:36 Spice Market
14:14 Istanbul history
14:53 Topkapı Palace
18:35 Grand Bazaar
20:36 New Town
24:05 Conclusion

[stefanosgeorgakopoulos]

Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world❤️Love from Greece🇬🇷🇹🇷🇬🇷🇹🇷

[michaelcolello]

I've traveled extensively through Europe, but Isztanbul is the most amazing place I've ever seen. 

[mtuggle]

My father lived in Turkey for many years. He always spoke so highly of the people there and how he enjoyed living there. He brought us up on Mediterranean foods and teaching us about Turkey. He has passed now but I wish to one day visit the country he loved so much!

[flowtee]

This is where I want to go after COVID. 🙏🏽

[swanseawales]

Visited over 40 countries and over 1, 000 cities and towns and this was one of my favourites. It’s unusual for me to leave a city after 4 days wanting more. Will revisit I’m certain

[michirrus]

I was there last June,  I simply fell in love with Istanbul,  I left my heart in Turkey!

[stathisd.]

Istanbul, I am coming next month, to taste, to see, to walk and feel the beautiful atmosphere. Many hello to our Turkish neighbors.

[Phoenix]

The Ottomans' greatest success = they made Istanbul the capital city of the world: beautiful, rich, breath-taking, overwhleming, crowded yet peaceful, and mystic where the material and the soul meet. Love you Istanbul. Love from Algeria ♥♥♥.

[jinusrafezadeh]

Turkey is phenomenal, love and respect to my brothers and sisters from Iran

[evropusk]

Hello to Istanbul from Moscow !!! .In summer we will arrive to have a rest in a beautiful city on Bosporus.!!!

[allahuakbar]

love turkey .me being a kazakh dont look similar to turkish people but remember since olden times we are turks and shares the same origin .we have rode together in our magnificent hordes from the altai to everypart of the known world .always be proud to be a turk.long live turan

[judester]

I want to visit Turkey next year. What a beautiful country, rich in history. - Love from Los Angeles! :)

[mariskazu]

4:30 adhan 11:55 balik ekmek..🌛I miss them.
I went to Istanbul for seven days and It was such a beautiful city.. Love from Japan🇯🇵

[JennyYogi]

istanbul is one of the most fascinating and vibrating cities/places I've ever been! I will definitely go back there because I miss it so much! The atmosphere, the people, the smell and simply everything you can sense is unique and special, which can only be felt in this city.

[nytx]

I was in Istanbul a few weeks ago and I can't wait to go back. Their music, language, cuisine and heritage all are unbelievable.

[BackupQB]

I was able to celebrate my 50th birthday in Istanbul with my family earlier this summer. It was the trip of a lifetime! I wish I had gone sooner, but I think I wouldn't have appreciated it as much if I did. Watching this video and reflecting on all the history and cultural convergence stirs a lot of emotions that are hard to articulate. The portion of this video starting at 23:05 absolutely moves me to tears. Each night, I did what Rick suggests: walk the length of Istiklal Caddesi and watch the people. The vibe is unique to Istanbul and I'm so thankful I got to experience it. Istanbul truly is a crossroads of humanity! Sending much love from the U.S.A.

[ysfma]

🇹🇷 is a true gem. Someday soon, I will visit the great city of istanbul.

[zishanbaig]

I want to spend my whole life in istanbul. Its my dream.

[davemack]

I just got back from a vacation in Istanbul. Beautiful city, amazing sites, lots of fun, very affordable, and friendly and welcoming to Americans. Everyone should visit someday

[moileysucksselrocks]

Istanbul is truly amazing! We were there in the last week of April 2014.  Highly recommended because of its rich history.