Overview of and topical guide to Istanbul
The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Istanbul:
Istanbul
Geography of Istanbul
Place
Districts of Istanbul
Urban centers in Istanbul
Neighbourhoods of Istanbul
Gates of Istanbul
Museums in Istanbul
Ottoman palaces in Istanbul
Mosques in Istanbul
Towers in Istanbul
Demographics of Istanbul
Politics of Istanbul
History of Istanbul
Timeline of Istanbul
Culture of Istanbul
Architecture of Istanbul
Art in Istanbul
Cuisine of Istanbul
Events in Istanbul
Festivals in Istanbul
Languages of Istanbul
Media in Istanbul
People from Istanbul
Religion in Istanbul
Sports in Istanbul
Economy of Istanbul
Public transport in Istanbul
Education in Istanbul
Wikimedia Atlas of Istanbul
The Blue Mosque was built between and , by the architect Mehmet Ağa, instructed by Sultan Ahmet I. It was designed as an imperial show of strength to complement the imposing Hagia Sophia, which faces it across Sultanahmet Square. Unlike the Hagia Sophia, however it is supported by four 'elephant foot' pillars, and the central dome (m in diameter and 43m high) is flanked by four semi-domes, making it nearly a square in shape. It is dubbed the Blue Mosque because of over 20, handmade ceramic Iznik tiles that decorate the interior, featuring many different tulip, rose, carnation, and lily designs, well lit by windows.
Aside from its staggering size and exquisite beauty, one of the most distinctive elements of this Istanbul mosque is that it has six minarets, as opposed to the usual two or four of most of the city’s mosques. In the history of the Blue Mosque, legend has it that this is because of a misunderstanding – when the Sultan decreed there should be altın minare (gold minarets), the architect heard altı minare (six minarets) – an easy mistake to make! This caused some controversy, as the only other mosque with six minarets at that time was the Prophet’s mosque in Mecca – a problem the sultan overcame by ordering a seventh to be added in Mecca.
One of the oldest covered bazaars in İstanbul, the Egyptian Bazaar is located in the Eminönü district of İstanbul, behind New Mosque and adjacent to the Flower Market. Continuing its existence since 17th century, the Egyptian Bazaar originated from the Makron Envolos Bazaar which was located in the same place in Byzantine times. The Venetian and Genoese people were doing business in that bazaar. The Jew people were also residing in the same area during Ottoman times. Along with the construction of New Mosque, the Jew people in Eminönü were transferred to Balat district.
No matter how much the outlook may have changed in time, the Egyptian Bazaar still continues its existence as a valuable cultural heritage from the Ottoman Empire at the present time. Having two great fires respectively in and then finally Bazaar is extensively restored by Directorate General of Foundations between and
The Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world housing over shops, is more than just a sightseeing spot. Ever since the 15th century, it has been bustling with activity. Every day locals and visitors are haggling to get the best bang for their buck. Here are some valuable bargaining tips for the Grand Bazaar and other shops around Istanbul.
It’s unlikely you will deal with the shop owner in the Grand Bazaar. The person attending you is most likely a salesperson working for him. This means that he has to sell a certain amount of goods to reach his daily quota. While reaching his quota is a must, he also receives a commission on what he sells. Therefore, at the start of the day he’ll be eager to sell. Even at a lower price, earning little or no commission, just to make sure he reaches his daily quota. After a few hours, he may have reached his quota. At this point, the focus will shift from just selling to please his boss, to selling to make a nice commission.
The Hagia Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. When it was first built, it was named Megale Ekklesia (Big Church); however, after the fifth century, it was referred to as the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom). The church was the place in which rulers were crowned, and it was also the biggest operational cathedral in the city throughout the Byzantine period.
It’s unlikely you will deal with the shop owner in the Grand Bazaar. The person attending you is most likely a salesperson working for him. This means that he has to sell a certain amount of goods to reach his daily quota. While reaching his quota is a must, he also receives a commission on what he sells. Therefore, at the start of the day he’ll be eager to sell. Even at a lower price, earning little or no commission, just to make sure he reaches his daily quota. After a few hours, he may have reached his quota. At this point, the focus will shift from just selling to please his boss, to selling to make a nice commission.
One of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I () was named as arasında Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located.
It’s unlikely you will deal with the shop owner in the Grand Bazaar. The person attending you is most likely a salesperson working for him. This means that he has to sell a certain amount of goods to reach his daily quota. While reaching his quota is a must, he also receives a commission on what he sells. Therefore, at the start of the day he’ll be eager to sell. Even at a lower price, earning little or no commission, just to make sure he reaches his daily quota. After a few hours, he may have reached his quota. At this point, the focus will shift from just selling to please his boss, to selling to make a nice commission.
Hagia Irene means "Divine Peace" in Greek, so it was a church dedicated to holly peace, not to a Saint Irene as it's wrongly pronounced today. It's beleived that the church was first built in the 4th century AD over the ruins of a pagan temple by the Byzantine Emperor Constantine I. The wooden construction was burned during the Nika Riot in AD and it was renovated by Justinian I, rapresenting typical characteristics of early Byzantine architecture. During the following centuries the church was restored several times because of the earthquakes and some big fires.
It’s unlikely you will deal with the shop owner in the Grand Bazaar. The person attending you is most likely a salesperson working for him. This means that he has to sell a certain amount of goods to reach his daily quota. While reaching his quota is a must, he also receives a commission on what he sells. Therefore, at the start of the day he’ll be eager to sell. Even at a lower price, earning little or no commission, just to make sure he reaches his daily quota. After a few hours, he may have reached his quota. At this point, the focus will shift from just selling to please his boss, to selling to make a nice commission.
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With a lot of courage and perseverance you will during your Travel in the Turkey sometime some turkish words and expressions master. This is not easy, because the pronunciation is very different from the Latin alphabet.
The Turkish alphabet consists of 29 letters and some of its letters do not appear in our classical alphabet. Even if you study it diligently, despite the small vocabulary, you will find that pronunciation is a major obstacle. However, if you persist and study, you will be able to pronounce a few words correctly. About million people speak Turkish and its variants.
Proper pronunciation becomes the main communication problem for your Travel in the Turkey be. First rule, you must always roll an "r". That's the easiest part, now comes the difficult part. In alphabetic order. "c" becomes "djungel" pronounced and "ç" becomes "TSCHANechic". "e" must "efeel (as an open e)”. For a "g" say "g" and "ğ" lengthen the vowel that follows it. "ı" without a dot becomes like "come onen (as a very dull and short i)” pronounced. “ö” is pronounced “ö” like in German. The "ş" becomes like "Schule, Buschpronounced. "u" is pronounced "(as an open u)" and "ü" like "ü" in German.
German | türkisch |
Good day good evening | Merhaba / Iyi günler / Iyi akşamlar |
Wie geht es Ihnen? | How are you? |
Good thanks and you? | Iyiyim, teşekkurler, ya siz? |
I understand / I don't understand | Anlıyorum / anlamadım |
Entschuldigung | Affedersiniz |
Auf Wiedersehen | Goodbye |
Good day, Servus | Merhaba!, İyi Günler! |
Thank you very much | Thank you so much |
Excuse me please | Afedersiniz air / Bakar mısınız |
My name is… | Benim adım… |
No thank you | Hayır teşekkurler |
Yes No | Evet / Hayır |
Bitte sehr | Buyurun / Rica ederim / Buyurun |
German | türkisch |
How much does it cost? | How much? |
That is a good price | Bu iyi bir fiyat / Ucuz |
It is too expensive | Bu çok pahalı |
Can you lower the price? | Fiyatı düşürebilir misin? |
I would like to buy this | Bunu almak istiyorum |
I like it / I don't like it | Beğendin / beğenmiyorum |
Money | To withdraw from your |
Just browsing | Sadece bakıyorum |
German | türkisch |
I want to go to | … gitmek istiyorum |
Airplane | Airplanes |
Boot | Vapor / Tekne |
Zug | Train |
Taxi | Taksi |
bus / Minibus | Otobus / Dolmuş |
I want to rent a | Bir … kiralamak istiyorum |
Motorrad | Motorcycle |
Cars | Araba / Otomobile |
Bicycle | Bicycle |
German | türkisch |
Where is?/ How do I get to/to? | Nerede? / Nasıl … gidiyorum? |
Bench | Bank |
train station / bus stop | Station |
city center | Town center |
Hotel | Hotel |
Hospital | Hospital |
Ist es weit? | Is it far? |
geradeaus | Yönü değiştirmeden / Dik / Düz |
Left right | Sol / Sag |
North South West East | Kuzey / Güney / Batı / Doğu |
German | türkisch |
one two three four five six seven eight nine ten | bir, iki, üç, dört, beş, altı, yedi, sekiz, dokuz, on |
twenty, thirty, forty, fifty, sixty, seventy, eighty, ninety | yirmi, otuz, kırk, elli, altmış, yetmış, seksen, doksan |
Hundred | face |
thousand | bin |
German | türkisch |
Wieviel Uhr ist es? | What time is it? |
When? | When? |
Yesterday | Yesterday |
Today (morning / noon / evening) | Bugün (sabah / öğleyin / akşam) |
Tomorrow | Tomorrow |
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday | pazartesi, salı, çarşamba, perşembe, cuma, cumartesi, pazar |
I'm here in Vacation | Ben burada tatil yapıyorum |
I'm here to work | Çalışmak için buradayım |
German | türkisch |
I'm hungry / I'm thirsty | Ben açım / susadım |
Good Appetite | Bon Appetit |
Cheers | Cheers |
It was excellent | Mukemmeldi |
What do you recommend? | Ne tavsiye edersiniz? |
I'm vegetarian | Ben vejetaryenim |
Not sharp | Painless |
It is too hot! | Çok sıcak! |
I have an allergy | Ben bir alerjim var |
Seafood | sea products |
peanuts | peanut |
gluten | gluten |
I take / I would like | Aliyorum / istiyorum |
Water | Su |
tea / coffee | çay / kahve |
Beer / wine | Bira / şarap |
The Bill please | Hesap air |
German | türkisch |
I have to see a doctor | Bir doktora gitmek zorundayım |
Call a doctor/ambulance | Bir doctor / ambulances arayın |
Where is the hospital? | Hastane nerede? |
I do not feel good | kendimi iyi hissetmiyorum / hastayım |
I am in pain here | Burada acı cekiyorum |
Where are the restrooms? | Tuvaletians nerede? |
Help | Imdate |
Police | Polis |
Danger | Danger |
I've lost my way | Yolumu kaybettim |
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