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Old Mar 19, 2016 | 6:18 am
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Antonio8069
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I would not visit IST today
Originally Posted by Koja78
It is Istanbul.. it's not the Syrian border. Your biggest risk is over paying in restaurants.
Today's terrorist attack in Istanbul was the 2nd this year. The 1st targeted tourists at the Haga Sophia.

I had a wonderful one week stay in IST two years ago. It is a great city - but - I have no desire to return. Tourists are being targeted by ISIS/PKK, in response to the crackdown by Erdogan.

My next visit (in June) is going to be for 2 hours transiting Ataturk (best lounge in the Star Alliance).
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