Guidebook for İstanbul
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The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Definitely a must see... A good example of Mimar Sinan's work...
To witness how water is preserved for city use... Almost magical inside...
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.To witness how water is preserved for city use... Almost magical inside...
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıA transition of a masterpiece between cultures...
Topkapi Palace
See where the Ottoman Sultans once lived...
An ancient shopping place still maintaining its original identity... A lot of choices for antiques and authentic pieces...
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiAn ancient shopping place still maintaining its original identity... A lot of choices for antiques and authentic pieces...
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Another great historic open air market...
Stroll by the seaside, or better, take a Bosphorus boat trip between two bridges...
218 locals recommend
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.Stroll by the seaside, or better, take a Bosphorus boat trip between two bridges...
Lale Cafe
No:2/B Küçük Parmakkapı Sk.An Istanbul classic... Very crowded, yet vibrant...
Asmalı Mescit
The place to go out at night... Drink a lot and don't drive...
Food Scene
A good fusion cuisine... Unexpected materials brought together, yet surprisingly delicious... Not to miss... Take a ferry from Eminonu to Kadikoy...
187 locals recommend
Çiya Sofrası
Güneşli Bahçe SokağıA good fusion cuisine... Unexpected materials brought together, yet surprisingly delicious... Not to miss... Take a ferry from Eminonu to Kadikoy...