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    Ten less touristy things to do in Istanbul

    When you think of Istanbul some of the first things that come to your mind are Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque or Galata Tower. These (and many more) are simply amazing sights to see. I wrote about them in another blog post which you can read by clicking here. This blog post, however, is for those of you who have more time or simply like to do something different. These are ten less touristy things to do in Istanbul.    1. Ferry ride from Europe to Asia (an vice versa) If you’re crossing from Europe to Asia there’s a big chance that you’ll use the ferry. If not, I suggest you…

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    Ten must see sights in Istanbul

    Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. It’s so easy to fall in love with it. I’ve lived there for two years and tried to explore every little corner of it and see all that was possible. That’s why I think it makes perfect sense to start this blog with a post about Istanbul. Hope you’ll enjoy it and you’ll find useful information about this magical place.  Let’s start! Ten must see sights in Istanbul are: Galata Tower Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Camii) Sultanahmet square Dolmabahce Palace Golden Horn Topkapi Palace Suleymaniye mosque Ortakoy Mosque Maiden’s Tower   1. Galata Tower Galata…