My simple presentation about a city i spent my holiday in ..... for my speaking test ( Istanbul )

2. Where is Istanbul?
• Istanbul is the biggest city in Turkey.
• Istanbul located between Asia and
Europe.

3. What is the history of Istanbul?
Istanbul name in the past was “
Constantinople “ .
Istanbul was the capital for many old
centuries(Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman ).

4. How is the weather in Istanbul?
• Istanbul weather is cold, rainy, warm in the
summer and snowy in the winter.

5. What are the transportation in Istanbul?

6. Where to stay in Istanbul?
• If you want to be in the heart of the Old
City, then Sultan Ahmet is a good choice
because you will be near to many famous
places

7. Where to stay in Istanbul?
•Beyoglu hotel located between a
very lively area "Istiklal street" and a
quiet area, also you can be in the
Old City in 20-30 minutes.

8. Where to stay in Istanbul?
• Kadikoy hotel located on the Asian side
of Istanbul. it is more relaxed than the
European side, and the prices also lower.

9. What are the famous Turkish cuisines?
•köfte is balls of ground meet , and can be
served in sandwiches, salads or with milk.

10. What are the famous Turkish cuisine?
•Iskandar Kebab is a popular order, it is long
strips of meat cooked in tomato sauce and served
with rice, bread and milk.

11. What are the famous Turkish cuisine?
•Mozaik Pasta is a chocolate cake made with
chocolate sauce and crushed cookies. It is
available almost in any cafe

12. What are the famous places to visit in
Istanbul?
•The Blue Mosque was built by Sultan Ahmet
from the year 1606 -1613. it called the blue
mosque because of its blue floor and walls, it
has nearly 300 glass windows .

13. What are the famous places to visit in
Istanbul?
•Grand Bazaar is the Turkish largest covered
market, it has beautiful Turkish carpets,
clothes made of leather, cotton and wool,
spices and other things.

14. What are the famous places to visit in
Istanbul?
•The Basilica Cistern is the largest underground
water tank found in Istanbul. This tank can to store
100000 tons of water.

15. What are the famous places to visit in
Istanbul?
•Topkapi Palace is the largest palace in
Istanbul. The ottoman sultans lived in it for
more than 400 years.