Starting as early as the Neolithic Age, the tradition of the public bath has changed over the years to adapt to evolving cultures and social norms.
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Turkey’s largest city is a dream destination for everyone who loves to eat and cook, as an ever-increasing number of cooking courses and food-focussed walking tours are on offer.
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Take a 90-minute Bosphorus cruise, hop from one continent to another, explore the cobbled streets of the Old City and sip a cocktail at a glamorous rooftop bar.
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The Turkish city, a bridge between Europe and Asia, is full of endlessly fascinating contradictions.
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