Originally posted by Kyo
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Seems like random crowded streets filled with shops and people to me. The shops don't even seem as exotic and colourful like the ones in the bazaar. Anyway I'd find out for myself this weekend. I might change my mind. Maybe I'd find myself chased by the local romeos or my shoes would be so shiny after my walk through Taksim.
The Bosphorus, the bridges, the skyline at the waterfront, the domes and spires (?) of the mosques, people fishing and hanging out at the Galata bridge and along the waterfront watching the sunsets, are what Istanbul is about (in my opinion).
Galata: So I can't put my camera with my long lens on the ledge? Is the ledge wide enough? I can't remember how long your arms are. I'd still need support with a stick? A tripod is definitely out of the question.
Don't worry about me not being able to enjoy the view. How'd I compose a picture if I don't look at the big picture first? Can't exactly compose just looking through a view finder, you know!
So, the restaurant is inside, surrounded by this viewing platform. Must be so distracting for the diners to have people walking about while they're having dinner. Or is the viewing platform closed to the public after a certain time?
Did my question imply I was going to eat there? I asked the question because I was not sure if the viewing platform was connected to the restaurant in anyway (or if they were on different floors), and if it would still be open to the public when the restaurant is open. I think I'd ask concierge on this one. The pocket guide I have on IST is really a pocket guide, not much info at all!
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