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<title>Istanbul Vacation Resource / umutphp / All</title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com</link>
<description>Your Source for Places In Istanbul</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:31:52 +0200</pubDate>
<language>en</language>
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<title><![CDATA[Nippon Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/nippon-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/nippon-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:31:52 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/nippon-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The 4 Star Nippon Hotel is located in Taksim, the city center of Istanbul. You will be a short walk from great shopping and historical sights. The airport is only a short drive of 22 km from the hotel. The hotel's 153 rooms all have round-the-clock room service, bathroom, multi-channel satelite TV and radio, direct dial phones, individually controled air conditioning system and mini-bar facilities.<br /><br />The Nippon Hotel Restaurant offers Turkish cuisine and delicious international specialities that will tempt your tastebuds. Follow up on your business contacts or just relax with your favorite drink in the Lobby Bar. For those special occasions such as conferences, conventions,weddings, cocktails or theme parties, the Samurai's. Shogun's I, Shogun's II, with 350 seating capacity and all necessary technical equipment, are perfect venues.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Barcelo Eresin Topkapi Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/barcelo-eresin-topkapi-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/barcelo-eresin-topkapi-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:20:59 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/barcelo-eresin-topkapi-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Eresin Topkapi is an elegant Barceló Premium category hotel in the featuring special guest care and offering spacious, as well as a magnificent 1000-square-metre Wellness Centre - the Aqua Life Club -, the Picasso restaurant with its gourmet days and delicious Turkish and international cuisine, and a Conventions Centre with 12 conference rooms.<br /><br />Its privileged location offers the perfect combination for all wishing to explore the historical areas of this magnificent capital city, home to three empires, as well as for all coming to Istanbul on business.<br /><br /><br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Istanbul Culinary Walks @ Istanbul Eats]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-culinary-walks-istanbul-eats/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-culinary-walks-istanbul-eats/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:45:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-culinary-walks-istanbul-eats/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Turkish cuisine, like Turkey itself, channels cultural currents coming in from every direction, resulting in the delicious culinary chaos that is Istanbul. Turks, Greeks, Arabs, Persians and countless others have passed through here, leaving an indelible stamp on the cuisine. Historians speak of the "layered" nature of the city; we like to think of Istanbul as a stew.<br /><br />Our walks lead visitors on an eating binge through Istanbul's lesser seen historic side streets and the authentic markets of the city, taking in countless hard-to-find culinary gems and, in between meals, a couple of untouristed monuments.<br /><br />The walks are designed for small groups and usually last half a day. Please contact us at istanbuleats@gmail.com for more details and rates.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Istanbul Eats (Restaurant & Food Guide)]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/istanbul-eats-restaurant-food-guide/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/istanbul-eats-restaurant-food-guide/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:40:16 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/istanbul-eats-restaurant-food-guide/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With more than 12 years of combined experience eating their way through Istanbul, the IstanbulEats.com team brings you into the best undiscovered local eateries you might not always find on your own. We're talking about serious food for serious eaters, hold the frills. <br /><br />Beyond the kebab - and what you will find listed in most guidebooks - lies a wide range of unique Turkish regional cuisines and restaurants with hints of Balkan, Caucasian and Middle Eastern cooking. With Istanbul Eats as your trusty guide to Istanbul, the culinary Babel of the country, you will know what to eat and where to eat it.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Airport Transfer Service]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/transportation/airport-transfer-service/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/transportation/airport-transfer-service/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2010 10:54:28 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Transportation</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/transportation/airport-transfer-service/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The driver will meet you personally at your terminal arrival gate or platform with a board with "Your Name" written on. You will be escorted to your vehicle, with no-fuss or waiting. Then you can relax as the driver takes care of your trip to your hotel or accommodation or other transfer point.<br /><br />The prices shown here are only available on the website (www.airportshuttleistanbul.com) and from callcenter (00-90-533-467-0724).<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Imbat Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/imbat-restaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/imbat-restaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 09:46:48 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/imbat-restaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Dining is a pleasure with the panoramic view of Istanbul, Bosphorus, Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia and Galata Tower at Imbat Restaurant.<br /><br />The menu is a nice mixture of fish and mediterranean cuisine with daily fresh meats and vegetables. <br /><br />Operating Hours<br />Service: 12:00 - 01:00 hours<br />Lunch-Dinner: 12:00 - 22:00 hours<br /><br />Open all year around, outdoor & indoor sections and reservation is recommended.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pera Palace Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-palace-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-palace-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:23:04 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-palace-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Few hotel openings have been as eagerly awaited as the reopening of the Pera Palace hotel, set for spring 2010. It first opened in 1892 as a hostel for travelers on the Orient Express. The two-year, €20 million ($29 million) restoration will leave many belle époque furnishings intact, including a wood-cabin elevator. Suite 101 is a museum honoring Kemal Ataturk, father of the Turkish Republic who strategized there in the last days of the Ottoman Empire.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yeşil Ev Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/yesil-ev-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/yesil-ev-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 11:35:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/yesil-ev-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This unique mansion very quickly attained a world-wide reputation and was awarded in 1985 the medal for the year by "Europa Nostra". Yesil Ev had, indeed, introduced the concept of true comfort and hygiene to this "derelict" district and opened a new epoch in Turkish tourism by combining modern standards with historical style.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ghetto Music Lounge]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/ghetto-music-lounge/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/ghetto-music-lounge/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:02:55 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Nigth Life</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/ghetto-music-lounge/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[From the day it opened, GHETTO has strived to embrace all the voices and colors of Istanbul while maintaining a focus on world music as well. Special works and projects and acoustic performances of Turkish artists have taken place with the support of guest artists.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Meyra Cafe&Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/meyra-caferestaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/meyra-caferestaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:45:32 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/meyra-caferestaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[It has a wide menu along with it likes by everybody some kind of breakfast present different kind of tastes, Afternoon is available for eating fast, the menu is consist of a few countries kitchens and ti enables to try different taste all together.         <br />           <br />It goes on at noon and in the afternoon as a cafe. It goes on as Restorant&Bar until 12:00PM. After 12:00PM is services as lounge until 04:00AM.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Weekend in Istanbul at NYTimes.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/weekend-in-istanbul-at-nytimes-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/weekend-in-istanbul-at-nytimes-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 16:43:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>News</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/weekend-in-istanbul-at-nytimes-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[FROM a skyline featuring both minarets and church spires to the call to prayer competing with lounge music in a hip cafe, Istanbul is the only major city to span two continents. While it is known for sights dating back thousands of years, it also has a fascinating, and often ignored, contemporary scene that is finally receiving international attention. As a 2010 European Capital of Culture, the city is showcasing local artists in both historic areas and new museums - yet another example of how Istanbul is among the world's most visually stimulating cities.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Vidistanbul is now a member of Istanbulization Group.]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/vidistanbul-is-now-a-member-of-istanbulization-group-/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/vidistanbul-is-now-a-member-of-istanbulization-group-/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 14:55:53 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>all</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/vidistanbul-is-now-a-member-of-istanbulization-group-/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Istanbulization Group is a voluntary group which aims to gather people who adores Istanbul and wants to think about the solutions of problems of the city. The official site of the group is http://istanbulization.blogspot.com/ .<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[ Happily Ever After]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/-happily-ever-after/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/-happily-ever-after/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:21:46 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/-happily-ever-after/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Happily Ever After started out as a tiny cafe and has evolved into a major restaurant and a breakfast place. The cafe still is good in baked goods and brunch, but also serves seafood and meat dishes. You can go for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. I advise you to taste any of the fish.<br /><br /><br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Istanbul Fashion Days 2010]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-fashion-days-2010/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-fashion-days-2010/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:15:42 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-fashion-days-2010/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Istanbul Fashion Week is an enormous fashion event which consists of fairs hosting fashion shows, designers and brands. The event is going to take place on 3/6 February 2010 under the auspices of ITKIB and in cooperation with Fashion Designers Association and Istanbul Fashion Academy. It will rock the city with fashion for a week. The event brings together all organizations related to fashion under a single umbrella in an organized platform. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Istanbul 2010 European Capital of Culture]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-2010-european-capital-of-culture/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-2010-european-capital-of-culture/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:22:17 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/istanbul-2010-european-capital-of-culture/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[With the start of 2010, Istanbul celebrated its new title as European Capital of Culture. All over Istanbul there are already free concerts, exhibitions of young artists and dance combined with international groups through the whole town for. The year is focused on modern and contemporary art in Istanbul. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bosphorus Zoo]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bosphorus-zoo/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bosphorus-zoo/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:50:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bosphorus-zoo/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The zoo is located way out in Darıca, 45km (30 miles) from the city centre, but worth the trip for its wide range of exotic birds and animals, gardens and playground. It is the most comprehensive zoo in Turkey.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pera Rose Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-rose-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-rose-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:43:08 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/pera-rose-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[All rooms offers orthopedic beds, air conditioner, direct dial telephone, LCD TV, free wireless high speed internet, minibar. Delicious open buffet breakfast is offered complimentary. Flexible staff and affordable rates. You can book room by using official website. <br /><br />The hotel is located 5 minutes walk from the taksim square and 10 minutes walk from the ferry's direction the Asian side. Very central in a nice neightbourhood.<br /><br />Good place for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Piere Loti Hill]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/piere-loti-hill/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/piere-loti-hill/</comments>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:17 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/piere-loti-hill/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Pierre Loti Hill is located in Eyup, which belongs to  Fatih district,on the  european side of  Bosphorus, Istanbul. There is a cafe(tea house) which has an incredible view of  Golden Horn,from Eyup to  Eminonu.  There are also touristic hotels and small souvenir shops. The name Pierre Loti comes from the French writer who  usually visited the tea house.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Basilica Cistern]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/basilica-cistern/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/basilica-cistern/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:31:51 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/basilica-cistern/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Basilica Cistern is the largest & most famous underground Byzantine cistern in Istanbul. It is also known by it's Turkish names Yerebatan Sarnici, or Yerebatan Sarayi, which means "sunken palace". It was constructed in the mid-500's A.D. during the reign of Justinian I in order to supply water to palaces located nearby.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Çiçek Pasajı]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cicek-pasaji/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cicek-pasaji/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:03:16 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cicek-pasaji/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Çiçek Pasajı (literally Flower Passage in Turkish), originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Splendid Palace Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/splendid-palace-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/splendid-palace-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:39:45 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/splendid-palace-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Splendid Palace Hotel was inaugurated in 1908. A magnificent building with silvery domes and red shutters, facing the Marmara one side and the city of Istanbul on the other… a hotel in historical symbiosis with nature, retaining the nostalgic ecstasy of the past in Büyükada,s unique, peaceful and relaxing island atmosphere far removed from the stress creating nature of the city. In Büyükada as well as the other Princes Islands, horse drawn carriages are still the only means of public transportation. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirgan]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/emirgan/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/emirgan/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:16:32 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Urban Centers</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/emirgan/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Emirgan is former retreat from the city, backed by a hillside still green despite the recent construction of villas within it. The district is named for the Ottoman lords (Emirs) that came here on excursions. There is a lovely square in the center, shaded by a huge plane tree, with a cafe in the middle.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Emirgan Park]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/emirgan-park/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/emirgan-park/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:21:18 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/emirgan-park/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Emirgan Park (Turkish: Emirgan Korusu or rarely Emirgan Parkı) is a historical urban park located in Emirgan neighborhood at the Bosporus in Sarıyer. It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul.<br/><br/>5 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[SAV Automobile Museum]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sav-automobile-museum/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sav-automobile-museum/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:11:46 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Museums</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sav-automobile-museum/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Sabri Artam Vakfi Antique Automotive museum has the largest collection of antique cars in Turkey.  It has more than 100 vehicles collected privately. The museum is recognized by FIVA (Federation Internationale des Vehicule Anciens - International Federation of Antique Vehicles) as well. <br /><br />There are many special cars in the collection from last century, <br />1907 model Panhard-Levassor, <br />1912 model Mercer, <br />1926 model Bugatti,<br />1929 model Packard. <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Firuz Ağa Mosque]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/firuz-aga-mosque/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/firuz-aga-mosque/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 09:55:22 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/firuz-aga-mosque/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Firuz Ağa Mosque (Turkish: Firuz Ağa Camii) is an old Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It was built by Firuz Ağa, the head treasurer of Sultan Beyazıt II. The marble sarcophagus of Firuz Ağa is located in the mosque complex. The mosque is located in the historical center of the city, on the Divanyolu Street, close to other prominent historical landmarks, Sultanahmet Mosque, Aya Sofya and Basilica Cistern.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Çemberlitaş Hamam]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cemberlitas-hamam/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cemberlitas-hamam/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:43:44 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/cemberlitas-hamam/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Çemberlitas Bath is located on Çemberlitas Square on Divanyolu Street situated in the midst of some of Istanbul's greatest monuments.  It is next to the Vezirhan monument.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Balat Ottoman Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/balat-ottoman-restaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/balat-ottoman-restaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:55:03 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/balat-ottoman-restaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Ottoman Antakya Antep cuisine is one of the particular boutique restaurants of Istanbul.<br /><br />Ottoman is one of the few places that the owner is the kitchen chief as well.<br /><br />Müge Mazlum added the unique cuisine of Gaziantep, the hometown of her husband, where she moved after getting married; to the culture of Antakya cuisine, where she was born and grew up. <br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Polonezköy]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/polonezkoey/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/polonezkoey/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2009 14:04:56 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Urban Centers</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/polonezkoey/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Polonezköy is a small village at the Asian side of Istanbul, about 30 kilometers away from the historic city center, within the boundaries of the Beykoz district.<br /><br />The existence of "Polonezkoy" within Istanbul is a cultural and historical event that has never before been seen in the world. This village was established in Istanbul after Poland was invaded by its neighbours Russia, Austria and Prussia in 1775. <br /><br />The Ottoman Empire was against the idea of this invasion. The Empire supported Poland and Polish immigrants by giving them this heavenly place for settlement.<br/><br/>4 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ayanikola Butique Pension]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ayanikola-butique-pension/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ayanikola-butique-pension/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:35:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ayanikola-butique-pension/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The pension is very nicely located in the middle of the island by the sea. All rooms are facing the seaside and are almost artistically designed with a different colour each. We could choose which atmosphere we liked best. There is a small living area and the canopy beds are situated above the Hamam-style bathrooms. The pension is silent and peacefull. The price is also not soo high. Breakfast is included to price. <br /><br />In saturday nights, they always organize a small Fasıl (overture of Turkish classical music) nigth. <br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Kınalıada]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/kinaliada/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/kinaliada/</comments>
<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:16:29 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Urban Centers</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/kinaliada/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Kınalıada is the closest island to Istanbul. Because of copper and iron mines, It has a reddish color. The people says Kınalıada (Henna Island in Turkish) because of the reddish color. The climate is harsher than the other islands. So the woodland is poorer than the other Princes' Islands. <br /><br />One of the best beaches of Istanbul is on this island. <br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Paşazade Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/pasazade-restaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/pasazade-restaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:53:36 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/pasazade-restaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Traditional Ottoman dishes and delicious kebabs.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Eyüp Sultan Mosque]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/eyuep-sultan-mosque/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/eyuep-sultan-mosque/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 16:45:01 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/eyuep-sultan-mosque/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The Eyüp Sultan Mosque (Turkish: Eyüp Sultan Camii) is situated outside the Walls of Constantinople, near the Golden Horn, in the district of Eyüp on the European side of Istanbul. Built in 1458, it was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.<br /><br />The mosque rises next to the place where Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Turkish: Eyüp Sultan), the standard-bearer of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried during the Arab assault on Constantinople in 670. His tomb is greatly venerated by Muslims, attracting many pilgrims. Some of the personal belongings of the Prophet Muhammad are preserved in the tomb.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Beylerbeyi]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beylerbeyi/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beylerbeyi/</comments>
<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2009 15:53:38 +0100</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Urban Centers</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beylerbeyi/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Beylerbeyi is a neighborhood in the Üsküdar municipality of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located on the Asian shore of the Bosporus, to the north of the Bosphorus Bridge, between the neighborhoods of Çengelköy and Kuzguncuk.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Çırağan Palace]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ciragan-palace/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ciragan-palace/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:57:42 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/ciragan-palace/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Çırağan Palace (Turkish: Çırağan Sarayı), a former Ottoman palace, is now a five-star hotel of the Kempinski Hotels chain. It is located on the European shore of the Bosporus between Beşiktaş and Ortaköy in Istanbul, Turkey.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Çengelköy Çınaraltı Cafe]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/cengelkoey-cinaralti-cafe/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/cengelkoey-cinaralti-cafe/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 23:03:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/cengelkoey-cinaralti-cafe/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[The location of this cafe gives you the best view of Bosphorus Bridge.  It is a traditional Turkish Cafe. One of the best places for Turkish coffee and nargile in Bosphorus.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Hünkar Restaurant]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/huenkar-restaurant/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/huenkar-restaurant/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 22:48:06 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Restaurants</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/huenkar-restaurant/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Hünkar is a notable restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, founded in 1950 in Fatih and moved in 2000 to Nişantaşı, an upscale living and shopping neighborhood. At the same time, a branch was also opened in Etiler, another upscale quarter. Named after the Ottoman Turkish word "Hünkar" for sovereign or sultan, the traditional institution specializes in typical Ottoman-Turkish cuisine.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Bosphorus Palace Hotel]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/bosphorus-palace-hotel/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/bosphorus-palace-hotel/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:54:19 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Hotels</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/bosphorus-palace-hotel/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Being one of the most beautiful representatives of Neo-Ottoman architecture, the Residence stands on the Beylerbeyi strait of Bosphorus Bridge.<br /><br />It was first accommodated by Damat Melek Mehmet Pasha, the Grand Vizier of the period.<br />Later in 1890, it was reconstructed by the architect A.Valluary and was bought by İsmail Hakki Pasha, the Deputy of Debre...<br /><br />After the big fire in 1983, the building was restored by Yalı Tourism Investment and Management Ltd. with the approval of Ministry of Tourism, based on the old drawings and photographs<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Yoros Castle]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/yoros-castle/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/yoros-castle/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:11:57 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Historical Places</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/yoros-castle/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[Yoros Castle (Turkish: Yoros kalesi) is a ruined castle at the confluence of the Bosporus and the Black Sea, to the north of Joshua's Hill, in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also commonly referred to as the Genoese Castle, due to Genoa's possession of it in the mid-15th century.<br/><br/>3 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Miniatürk]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/miniatuerk/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/miniatuerk/</comments>
<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:05:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>Attractions</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/miniatuerk/</guid>
<description><![CDATA[This a theme park on Golden Horn where mini models of prominent monuments of Turkey such as palaces, mosques or bridges are exhibited. It is situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn.<br/><br/>2 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Welcome To Vidistanbul.com]]></title>
<link>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/welcome-to-vidistanbul-com/</link>
<comments>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/welcome-to-vidistanbul-com/</comments>
<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:26:18 +0200</pubDate>
<dc:creator>umutphp</dc:creator>
<category>all</category>
<guid>http://www.vidistanbul.com/all/welcome-to-vidistanbul-com/</guid>
<description><![CDATA['Vidi' comes from the famous saying '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veni,_vidi,_vici" target="_blank">Veni Vidi Vici</a>'. Vidistanbul is an online social platform for people who already 'vidi'ed Istanbul and wants to 'vidi'.<br /><br /><br />You can write your comments about the places that you have already 'vidi'ed, submit new pleases or only assign your 'vidi'es. You need to <a href="register.php">register</a> to do these.<br/><br/>0 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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