Guidebook for İstanbul

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Guidebook for İstanbul

Sightseeing

The Basilica Cistern, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (that is formerly Constantinople), Turkey.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.
638 locals recommend
The Basilica Cistern, is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul (that is formerly Constantinople), Turkey.
Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
40 locals recommend
Hagia Irene
1 Topkapı Sarayı
40 locals recommend
Hagia Irene or Hagia Eirene, sometimes known also as Saint Irene, is a former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace in Istanbul, Turkey.
Gülhane Park is located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace.
59 locals recommend
Gülhane Parkı
Gülhane Parkı
59 locals recommend
Gülhane Park is located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace.
It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. The Süleymaniye Mosque, built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent).
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.
211 locals recommend
It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. The Süleymaniye Mosque, built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent).
It is considered one of the finest examples of mosques in Ottoman Baroque style.
23 locals recommend
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
4 Vezirhan Cd.
23 locals recommend
It is considered one of the finest examples of mosques in Ottoman Baroque style.
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.
24 locals recommend
German Fountain
At Meydanı Caddesi
24 locals recommend
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.
It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.
803 locals recommend
It was built from 1609 to 1616, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains a tomb of the founder, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is still popularly used as a mosque.
ThisByzantinebuilding with a central dome plan was erected in the sixth century by Justinian,likely was a model for Hagia Sophia,and is one of the most important early Byzantine buildings in Istanbul.
63 locals recommend
Little Hagia Sophia
No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii Sokagi
63 locals recommend
ThisByzantinebuilding with a central dome plan was erected in the sixth century by Justinian,likely was a model for Hagia Sophia,and is one of the most important early Byzantine buildings in Istanbul.
The mosque was designedby Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for the grand vizier Sokollu Mehmet Pasha(the husband of one of the granddaughters of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent,Princess Esmahan)
17 locals recommend
Sokollu Mehmet Pasha Mosque
17 locals recommend
The mosque was designedby Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan for the grand vizier Sokollu Mehmet Pasha(the husband of one of the granddaughters of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent,Princess Esmahan)
Çemberlitaş Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath ocated on Divanyolu Street in the Çemberlitaş neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed by Mimar Sinan in 1584.
71 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.
71 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath ocated on Divanyolu Street in the Çemberlitaş neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It was constructed by Mimar Sinan in 1584.
It was built by Firuz Ağa, the head treasurer of Sultan Beyazıt II. The marble sarcophagus of Firuz Ağa is located in the mosque complex.
Firuz Aga Mosque
It was built by Firuz Ağa, the head treasurer of Sultan Beyazıt II. The marble sarcophagus of Firuz Ağa is located in the mosque complex.
The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
19 locals recommend
Obelisk of Theodosius
19 locals recommend
The Obelisk of Theodosius is the Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Thutmose III re-erected in the Hippodrome of Constantinople by the Roman emperor Theodosius I in the 4th century AD.
Armanian Church
Assyrian Church
Armanian Church
The Cistern of Philoxenos, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet dsitrict.
10 locals recommend
1001 Direk Cistern
10 locals recommend
The Cistern of Philoxenos, is a man-made subterranean reservoir in Istanbul, situated between the Forum of Constantine and the Hippodrome of Constantinople in the Sultanahmet dsitrict.
The Forum of Constantine was built at the foundation of Constantinople immediately outside of the old city walls of Byzantium.
26 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş
26 locals recommend
The Forum of Constantine was built at the foundation of Constantinople immediately outside of the old city walls of Byzantium.
The Istanbul Grand Post Office, was designed by architect Vedat Tek in First Turkish National architectural style and was constructed between 1905 and 1909.
Büyük Postane Cd
The Istanbul Grand Post Office, was designed by architect Vedat Tek in First Turkish National architectural style and was constructed between 1905 and 1909.
Eminönü is a former district of Istanbul in Turkey, now a neighbourhood of Fatih district. This is the heart of the walled city of Constantine, the focus of a history of incredible richness.
61 locals recommend
Eminönü
61 locals recommend
Eminönü is a former district of Istanbul in Turkey, now a neighbourhood of Fatih district. This is the heart of the walled city of Constantine, the focus of a history of incredible richness.
The Galata Tower called Christea Turris by the Genoese is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
1235 locals recommend
The Galata Tower called Christea Turris by the Genoese is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
A mosque complex (külliye) was constructed on the site in 1458 by the Ottoman Turks only five years after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.[
75 locals recommend
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
75 locals recommend
A mosque complex (külliye) was constructed on the site in 1458 by the Ottoman Turks only five years after the conquest of Constantinople in 1453.[
Οἰκουμενικὸν Πατριαρχεῖον Κωνσταντινουπόλεως
92 locals recommend
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.
92 locals recommend
Οἰκουμενικὸν Πατριαρχεῖον Κωνσταντινουπόλεως
The station building,built in 1909 by the Anatolian Railway as the western terminus of the Baghdad and Hedjaz railways,has become a symbol of Turkey and is famous throughout the Middle East.
18 locals recommend
Haydarpasa Train Station
18 locals recommend
The station building,built in 1909 by the Anatolian Railway as the western terminus of the Baghdad and Hedjaz railways,has become a symbol of Turkey and is famous throughout the Middle East.
Taksim Square, situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels.
684 locals recommend
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer Caddesi
684 locals recommend
Taksim Square, situated in the European part of Istanbul, Turkey, is a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops, and hotels.
İstiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends.
692 locals recommend
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal Caddesi
692 locals recommend
İstiklal Avenue is one of the most famous avenues in Istanbul, Turkey, visited by nearly 3 million people in a single day over the course of weekends.
The Prince Islands are an archipelago off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara.
14 locals recommend
Islands Museum / Museum of the Princes' Islands
14 locals recommend
The Prince Islands are an archipelago off the coast of Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sea of Marmara.
Dolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe Caddesi
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahçe Palace served as the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922, apart from a 22-year interval (1887–1909) in which Yıldız Palace was used.
Beşiktaş' historic centre is Çarşı, which adjoins the small Abbasağa Park. The Barbaros Boulevard.
12 locals recommend
Beşiktaş
12 locals recommend
Beşiktaş' historic centre is Çarşı, which adjoins the small Abbasağa Park. The Barbaros Boulevard.
The Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Istanbul,at the Asian side of the Bosphorus.An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s,it is now situated immediately north of the 1973 Bosphorous
92 locals recommend
Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa Caddesi
92 locals recommend
The Beylerbeyi Palace is located in the Istanbul,at the Asian side of the Bosphorus.An Imperial Ottoman summer residence built in the 1860s,it is now situated immediately north of the 1973 Bosphorous
It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It is under the administration of the Turkish Department of National Palaces.
68 locals recommend
Ihlamur Pavilion
Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu Sokak
68 locals recommend
It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I. It is under the administration of the Turkish Department of National Palaces.
Küçüksu Palace or Küçüksu Pavilion, aka Göksu Pavilion, is a summer palace in Istanbul, Turkey
18 locals recommend
Küçüksu Palace
Küçüksu Caddesi
18 locals recommend
Küçüksu Palace or Küçüksu Pavilion, aka Göksu Pavilion, is a summer palace in Istanbul, Turkey
The Palace of the Porphyrogenitus, known in Turkish as the Tekfur Sarayı, is a late 13th-century Byzantine palace in the north-western part of the old city of Constantinople.
11 locals recommend
Palace of the Porphyrogenitus
11 locals recommend
The Palace of the Porphyrogenitus, known in Turkish as the Tekfur Sarayı, is a late 13th-century Byzantine palace in the north-western part of the old city of Constantinople.
The Palace of Boukoleon was one of the Byzantine palaces in Constantinople. It was probably built by Theodosius II in the 5th century
Bucaleon Palace
The Palace of Boukoleon was one of the Byzantine palaces in Constantinople. It was probably built by Theodosius II in the 5th century
It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople.
88 locals recommend
Rumeli Hisarı
Yahya Kemal Caddesi
88 locals recommend
It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople.
It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul.
112 locals recommend
Emirgan Park
Emirgan Sokak
112 locals recommend
It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul.
It was one of the largest examples of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Istanbul and represented an important stage in the development of classic Turkish architecture.
17 locals recommend
Pammakaristos Church
Draman Caddesi
17 locals recommend
It was one of the largest examples of Turkish-Islamic architecture in Istanbul and represented an important stage in the development of classic Turkish architecture.
It is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
218 locals recommend
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.
218 locals recommend
It is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
Sent Antuan, is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey.
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.
244 locals recommend
Sent Antuan, is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey.
Yıldız Palace is a vast complex of former imperial Ottoman pavilions and villas in Istanbul, Turkey, built in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
31 locals recommend
Yıldız Palace
31 locals recommend
Yıldız Palace is a vast complex of former imperial Ottoman pavilions and villas in Istanbul, Turkey, built in the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Fethi Paşa Korusu is a large park in Istanbul, Turkey, on the hillside coming right down to the Bosphorus shore in the area called Paşalimanı.
16 locals recommend
Fethi Paşa Korusu
Fethi Paşa Korusu
16 locals recommend
Fethi Paşa Korusu is a large park in Istanbul, Turkey, on the hillside coming right down to the Bosphorus shore in the area called Paşalimanı.

Arts & Culture

Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya Meydanı
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
717 locals recommend
The Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
It houses over one million objects that represent almost all of the eras and civilizations in world history.
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
179 locals recommend
It houses over one million objects that represent almost all of the eras and civilizations in world history.
Constructed in 1524, the building was formerly the palace of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, who was the second grand vizier to Suleiman the Magnificent, and husband of the Sultan's sister, Hatice Sultan.
65 locals recommend
Ibrahim Pasha Palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
44 Atmeydanı Cd.
65 locals recommend
Constructed in 1524, the building was formerly the palace of Pargalı Ibrahim Pasha, who was the second grand vizier to Suleiman the Magnificent, and husband of the Sultan's sister, Hatice Sultan.
The Cağaloğlu Hamam, finished in 1741, is the last hamam to be built in the Ottoman Empire.
22 locals recommend
Cağaloğlu Hamam
No:24 Prof. Kazım İsmail Gürkan Cd.
22 locals recommend
The Cağaloğlu Hamam, finished in 1741, is the last hamam to be built in the Ottoman Empire.
The TGC Press Media Museum, aka Istanbul Press Media Museum, is a history and technology museum dedicated to mass communication in Turkey featuring exhibitions about journalism.
Basın Müzesi
No:76 Divan Yolu Cd.
The TGC Press Media Museum, aka Istanbul Press Media Museum, is a history and technology museum dedicated to mass communication in Turkey featuring exhibitions about journalism.
The building that houses the Museum of Innocence.
192 locals recommend
Museum of Innocence
2 Dalgıç Çk.
192 locals recommend
The building that houses the Museum of Innocence.
The Istanbul Naval Museum is a national naval museum, located at Beşiktaş district of Istanbul in Turkey. It was established in 1897 by the Ottoman Minister of Navy Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha.
73 locals recommend
Maritime Museum
No:6 Beşiktaş Cd.
73 locals recommend
The Istanbul Naval Museum is a national naval museum, located at Beşiktaş district of Istanbul in Turkey. It was established in 1897 by the Ottoman Minister of Navy Bozcaadalı Hasan Hüsnü Pasha.
http://www.galatamevlevihanesimuzesi.gov.tr/en/
151 locals recommend
Galata Mevlevi Museum
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.
151 locals recommend
http://www.galatamevlevihanesimuzesi.gov.tr/en/
The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at the port of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
Florence Nightingale Museum
The Florence Nightingale Museum is located at the port of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
Pera Museum is an art museum in the Tepebaşı quarter of the Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Meşrutiyet Avenue No. 65 It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th century art.
281 locals recommend
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.
281 locals recommend
Pera Museum is an art museum in the Tepebaşı quarter of the Beyoğlu district in Istanbul, Turkey, located at Meşrutiyet Avenue No. 65 It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th century art.
İstanbul Modern, aka Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.
618 locals recommend
İstanbul Modern, aka Istanbul Museum of Modern Art, is a museum of contemporary art in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey.
Aşiyan Museum is the house of famous Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret (1867-1915) at Aşiyan neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul.
Asiyan Museum
Aşiyan Yolu
Aşiyan Museum is the house of famous Turkish poet Tevfik Fikret (1867-1915) at Aşiyan neighborhood of Beşiktaş district in Istanbul.

Everything Else

The Terminal is located on the tip of Istanbul's historic peninsula right next to the Golden Horn and just northwest of Gülhane Park and the famous Topkapı Palace.
Sirkeci TCDD Otopark
The Terminal is located on the tip of Istanbul's historic peninsula right next to the Golden Horn and just northwest of Gülhane Park and the famous Topkapı Palace.
İDO Istanbul Fast Ferries Co. Inc. was founded in 1987 by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
Istanbul Fast Ferries
İDO Istanbul Fast Ferries Co. Inc. was founded in 1987 by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.
Police Station
6 locals recommend
Kumkapi Police Merkezi
68 Kadırga Limanı Cad.
6 locals recommend
Police Station
Piyerloti Eczanesi
Pharmacy
Istanbul Emniyet Mudurlugu Turizm Sube Mudurlugu
Turizm Police Station
Iranian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey
7 locals recommend
Consulate General of The Islamic Republic of Iran
1 Ankara Cd.
7 locals recommend
Iranian Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey
Consulate of Italian
10 locals recommend
Italian Consulate
10 locals recommend
Consulate of Italian
Consulate of Spain
7 locals recommend
Spain Consulate
16 Karanfil Aralığı
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Spain
Consulate of England
29 locals recommend
British Consulate General
No:42 Meşrutiyet Cd.
29 locals recommend
Consulate of England
Consulate of USA
7 locals recommend
U.S. Consulate Istanbul
No:75 Poligon Cd.
7 locals recommend
Consulate of USA
Consulate of France
18 locals recommend
French Consulate
No:8 İstiklal Cd.
18 locals recommend
Consulate of France
Consulate of Germany
13 locals recommend
German Consulate
13 locals recommend
Consulate of Germany
Consulate of Greece
10 locals recommend
Greek Consulate
22 Turnacıbaşı Sok.
10 locals recommend
Consulate of Greece
Consulate of Macedonia
6 locals recommend
North Macedonia Consulate General in Istanbul
14 İnönü Cd.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Macedonia
Sırbistan Cumhuriyeti Başkonsolosluğu
Consulate of Serbia
Consulate of Crotia
Croatian Consulate
1 Oteller Sok.
Consulate of Crotia
Consulate of Norway
6 locals recommend
Norwegian Consulate
No:4 Bilezik Sok.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Norway
Consulate of Sweden
14 locals recommend
Swedish Consulate
no:239 İstiklal Cd.
14 locals recommend
Consulate of Sweden
Consulate of Holland
16 locals recommend
Hollanda Konsolosluğu
197 İstiklal Cd.
16 locals recommend
Consulate of Holland
Consulate of Denmark
7 locals recommend
Danish Consulate
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Denmark
Consulate of Russia
19 locals recommend
Russian Consulate
No:219 İstiklal Cd.
19 locals recommend
Consulate of Russia
Consulate of Romania
6 locals recommend
General Consulate of Romania
42 Yanarsu Sk.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Romania
Consulate of Ukraine
6 locals recommend
Ukrainian Consulate
No:13 Adakale Sk.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Ukraine
Consulate of Japan
7 locals recommend
Japanese Consulate
209 Büyükdere Cad.
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Japan
Consulate of Bulgaria
6 locals recommend
Bulgarian Consulate
No:34 Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Bulgaria
Consulate of Czech Republic
8 locals recommend
Consulate General of the Czech Republic
71 Abdi Ipekci Cad.
8 locals recommend
Consulate of Czech Republic
Consulate of China
8 locals recommend
ISTANBUL CONSULATE TO TOP PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
4 Çoban Çeşme Sk.
8 locals recommend
Consulate of China
Consulate of Malta
6 locals recommend
Consulate General of Malta
No: 16/11 Aydede Cd.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of Malta
Consulate of Austria
Austrian Consulate
No:46 Köybaşı Cd.
Consulate of Austria
Consulate of Australia
Australian Consulate
15 Asker Ocağı Cad.
Consulate of Australia
Consulate of South Africa
6 locals recommend
South African Consulate
6 locals recommend
Consulate of South Africa
Consulate of Belgium
7 locals recommend
Belçika İstanbul Başkonsolosluğu
39 Sıraselviler Cd.
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Belgium
Consulate of İndia
6 locals recommend
Consulate General of Malta
No: 16/11 Aydede Cd.
6 locals recommend
Consulate of İndia
Consulate of Canada
7 locals recommend
Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul
No:4 Tekfen Tower
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Canada
Consulate of South Korea
7 locals recommend
Consulate of the Republic of Korea
Asker Ocağı Caddesi
7 locals recommend
Consulate of South Korea
Consulate of Poland
7 locals recommend
Polish Consulate
7 Eski Büyükdere Cad. Ayazağa Yolu
7 locals recommend
Consulate of Poland
it is on the Asian side.
57 locals recommend
Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
57 locals recommend
it is on the Asian side.

Essentials

The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. It is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.
449 locals recommend
The Spice Bazaar in Istanbul, Turkey is one of the largest bazaars in the city. It is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

Shopping

This market area, with copious small shops on both sides of the main street, is a symbol of cheap shopping in Istanbul. The bazaar hosts 256 shops.
Mahmutpaşa Yokuşu Sk
This market area, with copious small shops on both sides of the main street, is a symbol of cheap shopping in Istanbul. The bazaar hosts 256 shops.
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt Caddesi
810 locals recommend
The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
The Arasta Bazaar is located directly behind the Blue Mosque, on the north side of Torun Street. There are more than seventy stores in the bazaar.
27 locals recommend
Arasta Bazaar
No:2 Mimar Mehmet Ağa Cd.
27 locals recommend
The Arasta Bazaar is located directly behind the Blue Mosque, on the north side of Torun Street. There are more than seventy stores in the bazaar.

Food Scene

This elegant yet comfortable fish restaurant on a quiet corner in the Sultanahmet district is full most nights with both locals and tourists.
9 locals recommend
Giritli Restaurant
no:9 Keresteci Hakkı Sk.
9 locals recommend
This elegant yet comfortable fish restaurant on a quiet corner in the Sultanahmet district is full most nights with both locals and tourists.
The Galata Bridge s a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
147 locals recommend
Galata Bridge
Galata Köprüsü
147 locals recommend
The Galata Bridge s a bridge that spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. From the end of the 19th century in particular, the bridge has featured in Turkish literature, theater, poetry and novels.
Restaurant
49 locals recommend
Hamdi Restaurant Eminönü
No:11 Kalçin Sk.
49 locals recommend
Restaurant
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
La Mouette
Kaptan Sokak
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
16 locals recommend
Lokanta Maya
35 Kemankeş Caddesi
16 locals recommend
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
6 locals recommend
Rumelihisarı İskele Restaurant
No:1 Yahya Kemal Cd.
6 locals recommend
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
116 locals recommend
Leb-i Derya
No:57 Kat:5 Kumbaracı Ykş.
116 locals recommend
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
93 locals recommend
Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.
93 locals recommend
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
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http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
10 locals recommend
Meze By Lemon Tree
83/B Meşrutiyet Cd.
10 locals recommend
http://www.theguardian.com/travel/2011/sep/14/10-best-high-end-restaurants-istanbul
It has a thick consistency and a low alcohol content (usually around 1%), and a slightly acidic sweet flavor.
32 locals recommend
Vefa Bozacisi
66 Vefa Cd.
32 locals recommend
It has a thick consistency and a low alcohol content (usually around 1%), and a slightly acidic sweet flavor.
Turkish Tea&Coffee
65 locals recommend
Pierre Loti Hill Touristic Facilities
İdris Köşkü Caddesi
65 locals recommend
Turkish Tea&Coffee
The Maiden's Towersince the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul,
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak Mevkii
325 locals recommend
The Maiden's Towersince the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200 m (220 yd) from the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul,

Entertainment & Activities

Playground
17 locals recommend
İsfanbul Shopping Mall
No: 11 Şht. Metin Kaya Sk.
17 locals recommend
Playground