Turkey Handbook (Footprint - Travel Guides) (Paperback)

~ Dominic Whiting (Author) "Turkey, a land of mosques, minarets, kebaps, of exotic eastern bazaars, the mystery of the sultan's harem and shady-looking characters puffing on hubble-bubbles..." (more)
Key Phrases: regular dolmu, belediye building, pide places, Atatürk Caddesi, Cumhuriyet Caddesi, Istiklal Caddesi (more...)

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Product Description

Colorful carpets, mosques, and teahouses create the stereotypically legendary scenes of the Turkish lifestyle. This Footprint handbook describes where to experience these traditional lifestyle elements while recognizing the western influences that are making this country more modern. All of Turkey is covered, from the city attractions of Istanbul to countryside getaways, the popular resorts and sights of the Aegean and Mediterranean coast, to the landscape of Cappadocoia. This guide highlights preserved landmarks, historic districts, and ancient sites and antiquities countrywide, as well as outlining a full range of outdoor activities and adventure sports. Comprehensive listings of a wide array of accommodations are offered, including restored Ottoman mansions, treehouses, subterranean grottoes, and nomadic tents, along with more traditional pensions and hotels.

About the Author

Dominic first visited Turkey 18 years ago and has lived and worked there for the last three years travelling extensively throughout the country as well as across Europe and Asia. He speaks fluent Turkish and has a passion for all mountain-based activities including trekking, skiing and mountain biking. His experiences also include an overland drive across Turkey in an old Dutch postal van!

Product Details

• Paperback: 752 pages
• Publisher: Footprint Handbooks; 1st edition (April 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1900949857
• ISBN-13: 978-1900949859
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 4.6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,374,178 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Guide for Turkey, March 5, 2006

By	Anonymous "Mom of 3" (Connecticut, USA) - See all my reviews

I am an American who traveled last year to Tukey and Tunisia. I discovered the Footprint guides first for Tunisia, and must say they are the best guidebook I have used for travel. They provide not only the info on where to stay and eat, but hands down have the best historical information I have seen in a travel guide. When I travel someplace new, I want to learn about what I am seeing and Footprints does not dissapoint. With few exceptions, the book gave much better information than the guides we were with. From now on, any time I travel, I will check and see if Footprint makes a guidebook for the area. I woulnd't even bother with the offers to get other books if you get this one. The footprint guide is all you need.

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars History Buffs, May 16, 2006

By	C. S. Newton - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

If you are a history buff, you'll like this book. If you're not a history buff...and I am not... you will simply feel buffeted. The amount of historical references were overwhelming and the print is miniscule. I wanted practical suggestions for getting around and recommendations for how, when, and where to enjoy Turkey's beauties.