Haydarpasa Train Station
Located on the Asian side of Istanbul, Haydarpaşa Train Station was built in 1908 as the departure point of the Istanbul – Baghdad railroad route. This historical building asserts itself as a prominent landmark. As the site of many Turkish films with “arrival to Istanbul” scenes, Haydarpaşa Train Station sustained extensive damage during a conflagration in 2010 and now waves wearily to passers-by.
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Things to Do
Turkish Bath
As an important element of Anatolian culture for centuries, bath consists more profound values than just bathing.
Carpet - Rug
If you consider carpets and rugs just as accessories to complete the decoration of your house, you are completely wrong. Carpets and rugs have a particular importance for the Turkish.
Simit - Tea - Cheese
Those who have never tasted simit before can think it is only dough covered with sesame. However, simit is one of the indispensable flavors of Turkish culture.