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Istanbul is instantly likeable. We based ourselves in the old town (formerly Constantinople in the Ottoman days) and spent four days walking, watching, eating and drinking in this wonderful, friendly, fascinating place. Aya Sofia (Istanbul’s most beautiful building), the looming Blue Mosque, ancient intricate mosaics, the Sultans’ palace and harem, the Grand Bazaar, freshly squeezed pomegranate and grapefruit juice on every street corner, olives and crunchy bread galore, glistening sardines and sea bass fried under the Galata Bridge, boat ride on the Bosphoros Strait separating Asia from Europe, friendly helpful people, and too much Turkish Delight.
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