Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide © 2008 | In Istanbul, we'll lose our way in the Grand Bazaar and munch our way through the famously fragrant Spice Market. We'll follow the fall of the ancient capital of Byzantium and the rise of Islam at the city's ancient wall, and wander among the treasures of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapı Palace. To escape the city bustle, we'll cruise the churning waters of the Bosphorus, make friends over backgammon, and try a traditional Turkish bath. #ricksteves #ricksteveseurope #istanbul

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00:00 Introduction
01:58 Blue Mosque
05:29 Turkish culture
06:46 Istanbul history
08:23 Turkish bath
09:34 Hagia Sophia
11:32 Galata Bridge
13:36 Spice Market
14:14 Istanbul history
14:53 Topkapı Palace
18:35 Grand Bazaar
20:36 New Town
24:05 Conclusion