Istanbul

The geophon audio guide about the 2010 European Capital of Culture. A travel feature packed with interviews, recordings, music and tips to help you discover Istanbul for yourself. Istanbul is exciting, energetic and full of surprises and the sound of the lively and diverse cosmopolitan city simply breathtaking! The call of a far-away muezzin for prayer and the sound of electronical music in the streets of the modern quarter Beyoglu merge in the air, while seagulls circle above the hooting ferries of the Bosphorus and the traffic roars by on the streets. Residents of Istanbul tell about their everyday life in this cultural centre with its fascinating historical buildings, lively art scene and exciting future projects. Unique sounds and the diverse music of Istanbul make this acoustic journey a very special experience - both for those who are already familiar with the city and for those who dream of visiting it.

1 Sultanahmet - Istanbul's historic centre 2 Topkap? - in the sultans' palace 3 A walk through the bazaar quarter 4 Traditional art - a visit to Cafera?a Medresesi 5 Sultan Ahmet Mosque and Hagia Sophia - highlights of sacred art 6 Yenikap? - a building site where the future meets the past 7 Art and local specialities around Atatürk Boulevard 8 The Golden Horn - the heart of the city 9 Beyo?lu - in the centre of the cultural scene 10 Shopping, eating and dancing in Beyo?lu 11 Across the Bosphorus to Asia 12 Kad?köy and a last view of the city