Turismo emotivo

Istanbul, the meeting of Europe with Asia

As the largest city of Turkey, Istanbul is an amazing mixture of cosmopolitan elegance and old world charm .
The city is full of spectacular Byzantine and Ottomanarchitecture , which Hagia Sophia is the maximum exponent since the Eastern Roman Empire
Due to its great historical heritage, Istanbul was considered European Capital of Culture in 2010 .
Istanbul is the first choice for those seeking to know the influences of the European environment and culture in the Middle East.
Because of its geographical location between Europe and the Middle East, Istanbul offers one of the most fascinating mix of cosmopolitanism and history of the old world .
The Byzantine and Ottoman history of Istanbul , along with its decidedly modern perspective justify a visit this cultural destination. Make sure to visit the Basilica Santa Sophia or Hagia Sophia and its important museum, savoring gthe variety of delicious street food , and uif you appreciate, let yourself relax in some of many famous Turkish baths, which are still a part of the Turkish daily life.
Gastronomy
Midy tava (fried mussels), kebab (roast beef sandwich), lahmacun (Turkish pizza), and karniyarik patlican tava (eggplant stuffed and roasted), heap kebab (beef, veal and chips), cacik (soup with cucumber, yogurt and mint), manti (ravioli with meat). For desserts: baklava and Kadayif (Eastern pastry with walnuts, pistachios and honey sauce). To drink: raki (traditional Turkish alcoholic aniseed drink), ayran (yoghurt drink), tea and Turkish coffee.

Think about Ankara, Capodoccia, Roman or Macedonian Empire who left a rich heritage. Use Combined Hotels to travel in Turkey.


Meet a historical & modern architectural wonder
Welcoming hundred thousands of visitors every year in its intensely historical environment and representing the culture of Istanbul in a sense, Sultanahmet is now a home for the Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel, which offers the glory and the modernity together.
Taking its pattern from the Hagia Sophia Museum, and its structure from the Ottoman State Archive Building, the Sura Hotel Hagia Sophia owns the unique view of both the Asian and the European Side with its 232 rooms in 6 different designs.
You can enjoy the garden and the pool view from the window of Topkapı Suit, Harem Suit and Ada Suit and these are just few examples of the Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel rooms which are dressed with the most chic details of the past and the present.
Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel also presents the Spa Soul and the Turkish Bath, where you can experience what the Ottoman emperors and sultans experienced in the Ottoman palaces and relax & soothe your daily, even weekly fatigue with the most soulful music.

Other well classified hotels, according to the Tripadvisor:
Hotel Amira
White House Hotel
Hotel sultania
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet
Romance Istanbul Hotel
Basileus Hotel
Hilton Istanbul Bosphorus
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