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around the country. Traditional music and dance are an important
part of the Turkish culture.
Turkey is a fascinating country and wherever you stay on a family
holiday it should be a truly memorable experience for you and your
children.
TURKEY FAMILY
HIGHLIGHTS
Visiting the
Topkapi Sarayi
(Topkapi Palace), the Yerebatan
Sarayi (the Basilica Cistern) and
the site of the ancient Hippo-
drome stadium, all of which lie
around the Sultanahmet Square
area. See p. 72.
Taking part
in the weekly
workshops at the Istanbul Toy
Museum. Subjects such as
archaeology are covered in a fun,
playful way, with workshops
tailored to different age groups,
from young tots through to
teenagers. See p. 62.
Getting into
the rhythm at the
International Istanbul Music and
Dance Festival. Held at venues
throughout the city, there's a
programme of events to suit all
age groups, and music and dance
tastes. See p. 62.
Catching an
open-top bus sight-
seeing tour from Taksim Square
and seeing the sights like the
Dolmabahçe Palace, the mosques,
city walls and the waters of the
Bosphorus and the Golden Horn
in style. See p. 96.
Dancing to
the Spirit of
Anatolia, a show by the Istanbul
Dance Ensemble held at the
Turkish Cultural Dance Theatre
most days of the week. It's
colourful, invigorating and ideal
for all the family. See p. 62.
Istanbul
Attending some
of the events
that take place in Istanbul on
23rd April to mark International
Children's Day, a celebration that
is recognised by UNICEF. The
emphasis is on the fact that chil-
dren are the future of the nation
and, as such, they replace the
parliamentarians, including the
President and Prime Minister, in
the Grand National Assembly for
the day to discuss issues that con-
cern youngsters. When the seri-
ous business is over, festivals and
street events are held, to which
everyone is invited. Towns and
cities throughout Turkey hold
similar events to those in
Istanbul. See p. 61.
Looking for
unusual souvenirs
and haggling in the Grand
Bazaar, and then stopping in the
lively courtyard between the
Blue Mosque and the Aya Sofia
for a refreshing drink and ice
cream. See p. 64.
Enjoying the
Children's Summer
Festival held in the Feshane
Children's Entertainment Park,
just off the Golden Horn at Eyüp.
There are fairground rides and
competitions, plus special events
during festival time. See p. 61.
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