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Google Maps Turkey

Wednesday, September 23rd, 2009

Google Maps is available for Turkey. Google has free maps of Turkey inside Google Maps. These include road and street maps of major and minor cities, towns, and rural areas of Turkey. Check out Google maps of Turkey here:


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European Capital of Culture 2010 is Istanbul

Friday, July 10th, 2009

Istanbul has been chosen as the European Capital of Culture for 2010.

As the European Capital of Culture, Istanbul will feature special art, music, performance, literature, cinema, museums and other events to celebrate its place as the center of the continent’s culture.

Visit www.istanbul2010.org for more information about Istanbul as the European Capital of Culture 2010.



Best Restaurants in Istanbul

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Istanbul has no shortage of great food and hip restaurants.

Based on many dining experiences in the city, our favorite restaurants in Istanbul are the following:

Galata House Restaurant

Mikla Restaurant

Ulus 29 Restaurant

Refik Restaurant

Lebi Derya Restaurant

Istanbul Modern Cafe