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Istanbul

Two shores, neighborhood identities, ferry commutes and shared food traditions

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6 chapters · 20 cards
  1. 01
    Local names and everyday life5 cards · ~1 min
  2. 02
    Land and water3 cards · ~1 min
  3. 03
    History and neighborhoods3 cards · ~1 min
  4. 04
    Arts and landmarks3 cards · ~1 min
  5. 05
    Food and everyday life3 cards · ~1 min
  6. 06
    Movement and civic life3 cards · ~1 min

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Prompt: Istanbul residents use this Turkish word for the passenger ferries crossing the city's waters.
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Istanbul · RECALLIstanbul residents use this Turkish word for the passenger ferries crossing the city's waters.Think it. Then flip it.
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Prompt: Istanbul addresses use this word for a neighborhood-level administrative unit.
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Istanbul · RECALLIstanbul addresses use this word for a neighborhood-level administrative unit.Think it. Then flip it.
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Prompt: On Istanbul waterfront signs, this Turkish word commonly identifies a pier or ferry landing.
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Istanbul · RECALLOn Istanbul waterfront signs, this Turkish word commonly identifies a pier or ferry landing.Think it. Then flip it.
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  1. 01Istanbul residents use this Turkish word for the passenger ferries crossing the city's waters.RECALL
    Vapur

    Ferries connect neighborhoods on both sides of the strait.

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  2. 02Istanbul addresses use this word for a neighborhood-level administrative unit.RECALL
    Mahalle

    The term is used elsewhere in Turkey.

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  3. 03On Istanbul waterfront signs, this Turkish word commonly identifies a pier or ferry landing.RECALL
    İskele

    Ferry landings are important neighborhood meeting points.

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  4. 04This European-shore Istanbul district contains a busy ferry hub, Dolmabahçe Palace and a namesake football club.RECALL
    Beşiktaş

    The waterfront connects with Bosphorus ferry routes.

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  5. 05A historic-style red car on İstiklal Avenue is an Istanbul example of this heritage transit service.RECALL
    Nostalgic tram

    The European-side line connects Taksim with Tünel.

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  6. 06Istanbul residents cross this strait when traveling between the city's European and Asian sides.RECALL
    Bosphorus

    The strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara.

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  7. 07This inlet separates Istanbul's historic peninsula from Beyoğlu.RECALL
    Golden Horn

    Its Turkish name is Haliç.

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  8. 08Istanbul's southern shores face this inland sea between the Bosphorus and Dardanelles.RECALL
    Sea of Marmara

    Both shores lie within Turkey.

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  9. 09Moda and a busy ferry terminal belong to this district on Istanbul's Asian shore.RECALL
    Kadıköy

    The area occupies the site of ancient Chalcedon.

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  10. 10İstiklal Avenue and Taksim Square lie in this district on Istanbul's European side.RECALL
    Beyoğlu

    The district was historically associated with the name Pera.

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  11. 11This historic Asian-side Istanbul district faces the old city across the strait near the Maiden's Tower.RECALL
    Üsküdar

    Ferries link the district with European-side terminals.

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  12. 12Rows of columns and reused Medusa heads distinguish this underground Byzantine water store in Istanbul.RECALL
    Basilica Cistern

    The structure dates to Justinian's reign.

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  13. 13Justinian's sixth-century domed building in Istanbul has served as a cathedral, mosque and museum.RECALL
    Hagia Sophia

    The building was completed in 537.

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  14. 14This Sinan-designed imperial mosque complex overlooks Istanbul's Golden Horn from the city's third hill.RECALL
    Süleymaniye Mosque

    The complex includes buildings for charitable and educational functions.

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  15. 15Sesame seeds coat this bread ring sold by street vendors across Istanbul.RECALL
    Simit

    The bread has a chewy interior and crisp exterior.

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  16. 16Istanbul's waterfront food tradition includes this sandwich of grilled fish in bread.RECALL
    Balık ekmek

    Its name literally joins fish and bread.

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  17. 17In Istanbul, this Turkish word orders tea, often served in a small tulip-shaped glass.RECALL
    Çay

    Black tea is the common base.

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  18. 18This Istanbul commuter railway crosses beneath the Bosphorus through an immersed-tube tunnel.RECALL
    Marmaray

    The cross-strait tunnel opened in 2013.

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  19. 19Istanbul travelers use this word for a shared taxi or minibus following a route.RECALL
    Dolmuş

    The word relates to being filled up.

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  20. 20This named contactless card pays for Istanbul transit, including many ferry journeys.RECALL
    Istanbulkart

    The system supports transfers across several modes.

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