Büyük Valide Han

Why locals love it

It's in an old secret building and offers you one of the best sightseeing places of Istanbul on a rooftop. On a cold weather, I am not sure if it is gonna be as nice as it is on a clear day. You should ask locals about how to get there as it is not easy to find. It is closer to Grand Bazaar so if you are around, do not skip it.

Why you should visit it

If you like to see the city from a hidden rooftop behind the locked doors, have a look at it.

Special tip

I think you have to tip a few liras to the guy who holds the key to the hidden rooftop.

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This rooftop is closed now for security reasons. The roof was damaged by the weight of the many visitors. You can however go to Kubbe Istanbul cultural center in the same building (there‘s a sign) and go on the roof from there.

Meissoun

Traveller

October 4, 2018 0 likes

are we able to still see this place?

hamdi

Traveller

May 30, 2018 0 likes

beautiful for taking photo

Şengüler Tourism-Hakan

Local

April 25, 2017 0 likes

It says we might have to tip someone? How much?

Heeba

Traveller

June 18, 2018 0 likes

Awesome tip :) and a cool text on your profile :) Welcome to the community!

Ülane

Traveller

January 13, 2017 0 likes

am planning a trip to istanbul next week

عظيم

Traveller

August 16, 2018 0 likes

is this place still accessible?

Muhammad

Traveller

October 5, 2018 0 likes

Büyük Valide Han
Mercan Mah. Çakmakçılar Ykş, Hanlar Bölgesi, İstanbul, Türkiye
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