Car Hire Istanbul

Tips on Car Hire in Istanbul

Turkey has the unique distinction of being the only country in the world with land on 2 different continents.  Istanbul is bisected by the continent dividing Bosporus Straight and connects itself with 2 transcontinental bridges.  The west side of the straight is in Europe and the east side rests in Asia.  A cruise on the Bosporus Straight is an amazing chance to see the two sides of the city from a great vantage point. 

Istanbul Culture

The major religion in Istanbul and all of Turkey is Islam.  You will notice this right away when you see all of the mosques accompanied by towering minarets.  The Sultanahmet (the blue mosque), Suleymaniye (the magnificent), Dolmabahce Mosque, and Zeyrek are the most famous of the 3,000 mosques in Istanbul.  You will want to tour your way with Istanbul car hire for a few of these religious masterpieces.

For another authentic experience in Istanbul, you can go to the Grand Bazaar.  This is one of the world’s largest indoor markets with 60 streets that lead to 1,200 shops.  Food, jewelry, shoes, and even leather jackets are sold to half a million people each day.

After a long day of sightseeing and shopping drive your car hire Istanbul to traditional Turkish bath for some relaxation.  You can clean yourself or get a scrub down before a deep tissue massage.  It might be best to have your Turkish bath or ‘hammams’ at a hotel because it will be easier to communicate.  The hammams at the hotels cater to foreigners while offering an authentic bathing experience.

Explore Ancient Istanbul by Car

The modern city has gone through a variety of changes over its long history.  People have been living in the area for over 5000 years but it wasn’t until 700 BC that the city was named Byzantium.  The Roman Empire took over the city a few hundred years later and changed the name to Constantinople.  The Ottoman Empire sacked the city in the 15th century AD and changed the name to Istanbul.  The Ottomans remained in control until the end of WWI when the Turkish republic formed.  They moved the capital to Ankara, but Istanbul is still regarded as the major cultural center of the country.

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