Galata’s most distinctive landmark north of the Golden Horn, is the conical-capped Galata Tower. From there, you not only have an amazing 360° panorama view of the city, but I’d also suggest to …

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One of the best ways to get an overview of a city is to simply set the bar a little bit higher. In Paris, there are lots of opportunities to see a whole …

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When most people think about Paris, historical & gigantic buildings, large streets, great distances and lots of people come to mind … right after “the city of love” of course. It’s a fact …

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The Süleymaniye Mosque is not only stunning, but in my opinion it’s also the most likeable Mosque in Istanbul. Sure, the Blue Mosque is the most famous one and therefore better known among …

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Galata, or better Beyoğlu as it’s called today, has been our home for the last four days. Our apartment was about 25 meters next to the famous Galata Tower, one of the most important …

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It’s been almost 15 years since the last time we visited Istanbul. Far to long if you ask me! Although Istanbul isn’t the capital, it’s the largest city in Turkey and the leading …

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For most tourists who visit London, sights like Big Ben, Kensington Park, Buckingham Palace, Harrods and The London Eye are a must! I agree that these are great landmarks and should be visited …

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