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Brenda Katerin Anci Perez
Fabiola Cuno Huamani

LOCATION

CLIMATE

Cost of living in Istanbul

GASTRONOMY

FOODS
Testi kebab

Chicken
with honey

Lfer

DRINKS
Ayran

Raki

Kahve
(Turkish
coffee)

DESSERTS
Baklava

Baklava

TOURIST PLACES

Topkapi Palace

It was the official residence of the sultans during the Ottoman Empire. The
construction of the Palace began in 1459 and in the palace we find a museum. 25
Turkish liras for travel are paid and can not take pictures.

Santa Sofia

a sanctuary of Byzantine style and is a church that also shows the art. This place
was nominated for the new wonders of the world.

Cruise

Sure, go through the Bosphorus in small boats that are the ferries, is one of the
best experiences because it has a beautiful view. The trip takes about 6 hours.

Sufi Whirling

Sufi Dancing or Dervishe Dance is a beautiful Spiritual Practice, to meditation, to

mystical journey of spiritual ascent through mind to God's Love.
While whirling, the Dervish's arms are open: his right arm is directed to the sky
ready to receive God's blessings, His left hand is turned Toward the earth
Connecting with it. The dance is a way of training the Dervish's awareness.

CURIOSITIES

Five times a day the chanting of prayers are heard in mosques. Is the Adhan,
which indicates the time of prayer. First start in a mosque, then another and
so gradually, until it is heard throughout the city.

To enter the mosques must remove their shoes at the entrance and women
must cover their heads with a scarf that they have available to tourists at the
entrance.

There are cats everywhere: mosques, restaurants, shops, streets, etc. Best of
all is that they are clean, fed and are accepted at all locations.