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What to see in Istanbul: popular attractions
Going to this amazing metropolis, everyone wonders – what to see in Istanbul? In our article we tried to collect the most popular and interesting sights of Istanbul for visiting. This multifaceted and amazing city, combining magnificent architectural monuments, will not leave you indifferent.
We present you the TOP sights of Istanbul that will plunge you into history and leave an unforgettable experience.
If this is your first visit to Istanbul, you should start exploring the city with those historical sites that are within walking distance in the historical Sultanahmet district.
In addition to visiting attractions, it is worth taking a tour of the Bosphorus or the Princes’ Islands – vivid emotions are provided for you. Continue reading
Venice Carnival
Venice Carnival (Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival held in Venice in February. The carnival begins about two weeks before the Ash Wednesday (in the Latin rite of the Catholic Church – the day of the beginning of Lent, celebrated 45 calendar days before Easter; in Orthodoxy it corresponds to a clean Monday) and ends on Fat Tuesday (a carnival holiday is celebrated in the Catholic world on the eve of Ash Wednesday).The 18th century was the era of the highest prosperity in the history of the Venetian carnival in history. The irrepressible spirit of flirting and betrayal, a feeling of complete freedom and the expectation of exciting adventures attracted an aristocracy from all over Europe to this masquerade. The fame and popularity of the carnival was so high that even high-ranking persons did not consider it incapable of incognito to take part in unlimited fun. Continue reading
Kyrenia – an unforgettable vacation in Cyprus
When visiting North Cyprus for the first time, Kyrenia will be a great place to stay. This historic city is located on the northern coast of Cyprus, and its life is concentrated around the unique port, or, as it is called here, Harbor, where you will be surrounded by various cafes and restaurants on the one hand and swinging fishing boats and ships on the other. As in all popular Mediterranean resorts, travelers can spend quite a lot of money on a chic hotel room in five-star Kyrenia hotels, but the cost spent on the trip can easily be compared to a surprisingly good value for money.
Any budget for a trip to the resort of Kyrenia begins with the choice of one of two ways to fly to Cyprus: using a direct flight to Ercan Airport in Northern Cyprus, which will include a transfer at the Turkish airport or crossing the border of Cyprus, or taking a direct flight to Larnaca Airport in Republic of Cyprus (southern half), which usually means shorter flight times. Continue reading
