Discover IstanbulListen to the echoes of countless footsteps rising into the dome of the Aya SofyaSavour the serene frescoes and glittering mosaics of the Chora ChurchWatch the sunset while commuting between Asia and Europe on a Bosphorous ferrySubmit to a vigorous lathering and scrubbing in a historic hamamIn This Guide:46 days of in-city research, 30 ferry trips, over 100 mezes eatenFull-color chapters on the city"s architectural treasures and Turkish cuisineLocals discuss making a living in the bazaar, artistic traditions, bears and gender bendersContent updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights