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Guide to Literary Life in Istanbul, Turkey

Photo: Jasper James

Istanbul's university is built high above the Bosporus around a greensward that looks a lot like Princeton, which isn't surprising since it was built by an American, Cyrus Hamlin, as Robert College in the 19th century, when it was directed by a board of American trustees. In 1971, when the trustees could no longer afford to keep the school running, it was taken over by the Turkish government, and is now the most distinguished state university in Turkey.

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Destinations: Istanbul · Eminönü/Sultanahmet

Themes: Arts + Culture · City Break

Inspired by: Literary Life in Istanbul’s Changing Society — by Nancy Milford, Published Dec. 2007

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Bebek Hotel

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

Nestled in a protected bend of the Bosphorus, Bebek is perhaps the most exclusive neighborhood in the city, with luxurious apartments running up the h
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Four Seasons Hotel, Istanbul at Sultanahmet

Eminönü/Sultanahmet | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul

Set in the heart of Sultanahmet—less than a minute’s walk from Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace—this property’s centu
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Fez Café

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

The average day in Turkey is punctuated by round after round of tea and coffee, and shopping is no different. Since accepting a cup from a seller in t
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Bogaziçi Borsa

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

In Turkey, the Özkanca family is synonymous with premier restaurants and cuisine. One of their best-loved ventures is located in the Istanbul Conventi
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Homer Kitabevi Books

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

For prestige, no schools top Galatasary Lise in central Taksim. Across from its vaunted black gates, Homer Kitabevi
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Robinson Crusoe Books

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

Towards the south end of the city’s main commercial drag, Istiklal Caddesi, Robinson Crusoe bookshop often teems with intellectuals, expatriates, and
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Topkapi Palace

Eminönü/Sultanahmet | Europe | Turkey | Istanbul

Though it served as the royal residence and seat of the Ottoman Empire for nearly four centuries, this palace isn’t the mighty pleasure dome that many
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Rumeli Hisari

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

In the stranglehold that eventually throttled Constantinople in 1453, the Rumeli Hisar
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Istanbul's Party Central: Beyo_lu

Istanbul, Taksim/Beyoğlu, Asmalı Mescit

After a period of neglect in the 1980’s, Beyo_lu is now reclaiming its status as Istanbul’s favorite playground, thanks to an influx of young Turks and international entrepreneurs. And while Starbucki
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Mini Guide to Affordable Istanbul

Istanbul, Eminönü/Sultanahmet

So what if the euro is up and the dollar is down?That doesn’t mean you should skip a trip to Europe. You can still find great deals, even in pricey places. In Istanbul the secret is simple: knowing wh
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