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Istanbul is a city like no other. Spanning the two continents of Europe and Asia, home to a population of more than 14 million people, and with enough historical sites to keep any person busy for several lifetimes, Istanbul is as stunningly beautiful as it is unique.
Bringing together elements from Byzantine, Greek, Roman, Ottoman and Turkish civilizations, Istanbul has evolved over centuries into a city of great cultural significance. As well as its popular historical and religious sites, the city has a wide range of contemporary museums, art galleries and musical talent. The energy and creative spirit is palpable....
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Posted by Wendy Van Deusen Dec 2011
I too stumbled upon this great shop where I met the owner and bought the Doctor's Number 1 towel. Love it for it's absorbancy, ability to fit all body types and how fast it dries. It only gets better with age, for real. I hope to be able to make contact to be able to have them in a small museum store of very special items in the US.
Posted by mtaylor Dec 2011
My hotel off and on for couple wks was couple blocks away, as i would approach each morning the sudden realization of this beautiful structure was everytime a surprise yet it was a vision that was also always interrupted by a tout (a salesman trying to sell me a book or a tour or something that would relieve me of my money) yet it made for a contrast to an almost other worldly vision along with a very worldly experience of trying to be sold something, anyway i have seen a few of the original "wonders of the world" but this one in every way lived up to its wonder. it brought tears to my eyes several times that couple of weeks. mt
Posted by leanne macomber Dec 2011
After browsing the web (as a result of aimless wandering about and being hollered at obnoxiously from every restaurant in the area)... i found this spot! I never write online reviews, but this place lacks a web thumbs up, so i figured i owed it to them for being a bright spot in my evening.
It was very quaint yet lively. full of locals and a warm host. i wish i understood her language because she was really lighting up the room.
from the moment i entered the place it was like being at home.. and im from texas. i take friendliness very seriously. the fact that i was absolutely no where near home was always charming and the food was excellent! fresh and flavorful.
I had a few healthy cold vegetable starters, a wonderful glass of wine, and a delicious main fish. simple and very good. the service was amazing (they even helped me get my coat on). did i mention im not rich? i will totally be going back.
Posted by Maria Artemiou Nov 2011
I have visited this beautiful shop 4-5 years ago and I was so much enthusiastic with the huge variety of carpets and kilims. It was very difficult to choose a carpet as all of them were so beautiful. But I was more surprised by their warm hospitality being a Greek Cypriot. The common cup of tea offered in Turkish shops and the conversation I had with the owners, made me feel so comfortable at their shop from the first day. As it was their Bayram I was invited to join them in their dinner and made me feel like a member of their family. The photos on the wall showing a grandfather holding a kilim surrounded by sons and nephews made me love them even more as ERNEMET is a family business. They respect their worldwide customers and since then I receive a personal Christmas Card from ERNEMET with their wishes. I reccomended this shop to my friends not only for the beautiful carpets but of course of the reasonable prices and not to forget to mention the beautiful paradise garden. Thank you ERNEMET once again.
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