Night time in Istanbul

This is my first experience walking in the street at night at foreign country. Normally when I travel to other country I never walk at night. I always feel tired after walking for hours during the day time and I could hardly move my legs at night. It is quite an experience, and the city is qiuite crouded at night and nice beautiful lights. It it quite safe in Istanbul. I did not enter the dark and lonely areas. There is quite a number of grave yard in the city with high tombs. Some even have a cafe in the centre of the grave yard.

Istanbul

From Tokapi palace you can see nice view of Bosphorus Sea, and the Bosphorus Bridge.

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Sea of Mamara

Istanbul

The sea of Mamara , the water is quite clear , the sea is quite busy with ships and ferries , it is quite a nice place to visit especially if you like sea food. There is a fish market and seafood restaurants close to each other. If you have low budget there is a hawker selling some sort of fish wrap-up with bread and unions. I have tried it, not bad for the 4 YTL. For me I like fish for a change. I have eaten too much chicken kerbabs during my stay in Turkey. Mind you these kerbabs are original.

Turlips along the highway in Istanbul

Turlips is only available during spring time only

Turlips the national flower of Turkey

Turlips is grown everywhere in Istanbul, along the highways , in Parks and historical sites. It is free of charge, you can see many spicies of turlips.

Public Transport in Istanbul

It is easy to travel in Instanbul by public transport. The system is very friendly, so do the people. It is reasonably cheap, 1.43 YTL per ride regardless the distance. The the futher the better. It is quite clean and new . If you are tired of walking and want to go for site seeing this is the best way and cheapest.