Brenda Farrell | Luxury & Lifestyle Travel » 2010 http://www.brendafarrell.com Portugal and Turkey Specialization Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:55:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Check for events in Istanbul: European Capital of Culture 2010 http://www.brendafarrell.com/check-for-events-in-istanbul-european-capital-of-culture-2010/ http://www.brendafarrell.com/check-for-events-in-istanbul-european-capital-of-culture-2010/#comments Mon, 12 Jul 2010 21:07:10 +0000 brenda http://www.brendafarrell.com/?p=2600 When I was in Istanbul in April this year, I chanced upon a professional concert stage, decked with orchestra and singers,  in Sultanahmet Park (adjacent to the Blue Mosque and Aya Sofya.)  Free of charge, and enjoyed by local families, young and old, and visitors too, the presentation of live Turkish music added a wonderful sense of community and culture to what might have otherwise been a simple, but nonetheless charming, walk in the park.

If you are interested in the culture of Turkey and plan to visit during 2010, you might like to check this website for news of cultural events during your stay.

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