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Istanbul was Europe's fastest growing city-break destination in 2008, according to the Turkish tourist board, witnessing an 18% increase in British visitors alone. It's not hard to see why. From one district to the next, you can experience centuries of European and Asiatic diversity, from from boutiques that wouldn't look out of place in Paris or New York to religious monuments that have barely changed since 500AD.
And it isn t just cultural value that is attracting the tourists - Turkey is not in the eurozone and is one of the few countries where sterling has held its own over the past year.
We ve explored the blogosphere for top tips on some of Istanbul s best districts.