Istanbul, Turkey: Cosmopolitan New Town

To get a full and balanced appreciation for today's Istanbul, you must leave the old town and explore the lively, more cosmopolitan neighborhoods. Experience urban Istanbul by hiking the entire length of its main pedestrian boulevard, immersed in a fascinating sea of people: a melting pot of twenty or so different ethnic groups, with styles from the very traditional to the latest. For more information on the Rick Steves' Europe TV series — including episode descriptions, scripts, participating stations, travel information on destinations and more — visit www.ricksteves.com.

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[aporia82]

most of the hijab women are arab tourists :)

[miregrc]

90% of those covered women are arab tourists really. I agree. Turkish scarved women have a different style and they live in different neighbourhoods.

[kickingkingking]

Good job Steve, good videos about İstanbul...

[TechZism]

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[CaroMovilla]

you have to be there someday really i love istanbul and is a amazing city :)

[TheAsyaSu]

every guest is a gift from god =) !

[dimension1]

@hudeen they are mostly arab tourists

[Samandx]

@aporia82

i know you making kind of a joke but just a hit:

Most of the Muslim women covers their hair and body to not attract any attention of men. That is a kind of a message to men who sees women as sex objects. They only not cover their hair with that they also cover their womenhood and self respect from any man. hijab is just a way to cover not necessary.

[hudeen]

hijab women are strong

[PsikoTTrex]

@aporia82

Yea