Istanbul

Pocket Rough Guide Istanbul contains everything you need to know about this unique, continent-straddling city - from insightful coverage of the key sights to expert reviews of the very best restaurants, bars, clubs and shops.

Image-packed sample itineraries help you plan your time in the city to the best advantage, while the equally colourful "Best of" section ensures you don't miss any highlights, from the tile-spangled interior of the landmark Blue Mosque to the Europe to Asia (and back again!) ferry ride.

The rest of the guide is broken-up into areas for ease of navigation, with expert accounts of all major and many minor sights, as well as honest reviews of the best places to enjoy a real kebab, dance at a Bosphorus-front club, buy some souvenir Turkish delight - and much more.

The Pocket's handy-size, easy to use format, full-colour street plans and pull-out map make it the ideal companion to one of the world's great cities.