Agatha Christie.
Only the beginning of Agatha Christie's book takes place in Istanbul. The majority of it takes place on a train somewhere in Yugoslavia.
It is called the Orient Express.
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The setting for Agatha Christie's famous film "Murder on the Orient Express" was the dining car of the Orient Express train. This is where the murder of Ratchett takes place, setting off the investigation led by Hercule Poirot.
The famous novel "Murder on the Orient Express" was written by Agatha Christie. It was first published in 1934 and features her iconic detective character, Hercule Poirot, solving a murder mystery aboard the luxury train.
The Orient Express.
The Orient Express traditionally travels through several countries in Europe, including France, Italy, Austria, Hungary, and Turkey. The most famous route connects Paris to Istanbul, passing through cities like Venice and Budapest. While the original service has been discontinued, luxury trains inspired by the Orient Express still operate on similar routes, offering travelers an opulent experience through these historic regions.
The Orient-Express and the Trans-Siberian Railway.
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A train thru Europe. Sometimes mistakenly referred to the Russian's "Trans-Siberian Railroad", which it is not. The Orient Express first began operating in 1883. It was the first European train with sleeping cars and restaurant car. Its luxurious coaches carried the most famous people. Even today, one can ride in this legendary train, retracing the classic route from Venice Italy, to Istanbul, Turkey.
In its heyday, the Orient Express earned the nickname: "Spies' Express." Secret agents loved the train, because they could hop on and off all over the continent. They said it made their jobs easier and travels more comfortable.
The Orient Express made numerous stops along its various routes, which varied depending on the specific journey. Typically, the most famous route from Paris to Istanbul included major stops in cities like Strasbourg, Munich, Vienna, and Budapest. Overall, the number of stops could range from a handful to over a dozen, depending on the specific itinerary chosen by travelers.