The Best of Both Worlds - Culture & Fun in Istanbul

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Istanbul is not only ideally located between Asia and the western world, but also culturally connects the conservatism of the east with the hip and liberal style of the west. With fashionable boutiques, magnificent scenery and ancient monuments, Istanbul is one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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With Istanbul's warm climate and its cultural melting pot, it's little wonder that Japanese tourists account for some of the highest spending in Turkey. Availability of cheap flights to Istanbul, the chance to peek into ancient history, the opportunity to shop until one's heart content and the liberty to enjoy nightlife to its fullest, brings thousands of Japanese tourists to the airports of Istanbul every year.

Culture

The cultural background of Istanbul is interesting as it has evolved over centuries of migration. Though the majority of its population are Muslim, it is common to find plenty of Jewish, Greek, Armenian, Iranian and Asian communities as well. All these different communities have imprinted their culture on Istanbul, so what you find today is a melting-pot of different cultures. In fact, you can see this cultural mix in virtually every aspect of life in Istanbul, ranging from food to language and everything in between.

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Nightlife

As its cultural life, Istanbul's nightlife is equally vibrant with hip nightclubs spread across the entire city. Istiklal street, Nisantaki in Sisli district, Ortakoy, Nevizade and Beyoglu are well-known areas that attract some of the hippest tourists and locals. Most clubs have professional in-house DJs who make you dance to their tunes until the wee hours of the morning. Full-sized bars with experienced bartenders serve some of the funkiest cocktails, and this adds to the fun of partying in Istanbul.

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History

If you are in the mood to delve deep into the rich history of Turkey, head to Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.  Each of these places display architectural magnificence woven through many centuries to help you understand how Turkey has evolved as we know it today.

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In short, Istanbul is one of the greatest metropolis of modern world as it offers a vibrant nightlife that exists along with its rich history and culture to give you once-in-a-lifetime holiday experience.

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