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A triplex penthouse in Istanbul with a pool and views of the Bosphorus Strait has hit the market asking €12.6 million (US$13 million).

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The best times to visit Istanbul are from March to May and between September and November. That's when crowds at the city's attractions are manageable, room rates are average and daytime ...