Author(s): Virginia Maxwell

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Discover Istanbul
Listen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya Sofya
Savour the serene frescoes and glittering mosaics of the Chora Church
Watch the sunset while commuting between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorous ferry
Submit to a vigorous lathering and scrubbing in a historic hamam
In This Guide:
46 days of in-city research, 30 ferry trips, over 100 mezes eaten
Full-color chapters on the city's architectural treasures and Turkish cuisine
Locals discuss making a living in the bazaar, artistic traditions, bears and gender benders
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