Istanbul, General 

The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city — from insightful coverage of the key sights to expert reviews of the very best restaurants, bars, clubs, and shops. Image-packed sample itineraries help you plan your time in the city to the best advantage, while the equally colorful "Best of" section ensures you don't miss any highlights, from the tile-spangled interior of the landmark Blue Mosque to the ferry ride from Europe to Asia (and back again!). The guide is broken up into areas for ease of navigation, with expert accounts of all major and many minor sights, as well as honest reviews of the best places to enjoy a real kebab, dance at a Bosphorus-front club, buy some souvenir Turkish delight — and much more. The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul debuts in a handy, easy-to-use pocket-size format with full-color street maps and a pull-out map, making it the ideal companion to one of the world's great cities. Travel like you mean it with The Pocket Rough Guide to Istanbul. - from Amzon