It has retained its identity through successive changes of name, population, language, religion, and political status, its character and spirit enduring through the centuries as if it had an ageless soul.—John Freely

Join John Freely, who teaches at the University of Bosphorus, as he explores Istanbul in the October 1999 issue of TRAVELER.

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Istanbulcityguide.com
http://www.istanbulcityguide.com/index.html
This is so comprehensive it includes photo labs and hairdressers! Check out the list of events and other daily updates.

Istanbul Hotels
http://www.istanbulhotels.com/
This is a database of hotels arranged by area and type. It also features the arrivals-and-departures board of Ataturk airport and several pages on the history of Istanbul.

Istanbul—The Turkey Holiday Guide
http://holiday.wec-net.com.tr/istanbul/index.html
Check this site for links to accommodations and car rentals, as well as sightseeing and other tourism information.

Ministry of Tourism, Republic of Turkey
http://www.turizm.gov.tr/
This site features insights into the landscape, cuisine, and daily life of Turks.

Republic of Turkey
http://www.turkey.org/
Immerse yourself in Turkish life, from news to business to politics and beyond—all at this embassy-run site.

Turknet
http://www.turknet.com/
Find specific information on Istanbul as well as interesting multimedia presentations, historical information, photographs, and essays on Turkish style.