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Coastal Casual Furniture
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Stockists of quality:
Mesh | Canvas | Vinyl | Foam | & Accessories
Canvas and Vinyl repairs done by skilled tradesmen
Minjungbal Drive
These are the 3 names under which
this great eastern European/western
Asia city has been known. Founded
by the Greeks in 657BC, the city was
renamed “Constantinople” by the
Emperor Constantine in 330AD when
he made it the capital of the western
Roman Empire. In 1453 it became the
capital of the Ottoman Empire (now
modern-day Turkey), and in 1923 was
officially renamed Istanbul - although
no longer the capital. The city of
Ankara claims that title.
Those visiting the city today want
to see the most famous landmarks
which are the Sultan Ahmet (Blue
Mosque), Aya Sofia (former Christian
church and mosque), the Topkapi
Palace and the Grand Bazaar.
More recently, tourists have flocked
to Taksim Square - scene of recent
ecological protests. On any given
night, revellers pack Istiklal Caddesi
(avenue) and the small side streets
to eat, drink and sing with gusto. For
a truly Turkish experience, head to
the meyhanes (restaurant bars) off
Balik Pazari (Fish Market) on Nevizade
Street, as well as its pretty neighbour,
Cicek Pasaji (Flower Passage). If
you’ve got any energy left, there are
a number of nightclubs which play
a variety of music including rock, hip
hop, reggae, blues, jazz, salsa and
Turkish pop music.
Istanbul attracts Australian visitors, as
this city is the gateway to the Gallipoli
Peninsular. From here, visitors can take
1-2-3-4-7 day tours or even longer,
visiting ANZAC Cove, the Dardanelles,
Troy, Pummakale, Cappadocia and
other interesting destinations in Turkey.
For more information on Istanbul or
travel to Turkey, contact Travel Direct
of Kingscliff on 02 6674-2577.
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