Caddebostan Sahili
Sights
35
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Caddebostan Sahili is a nice place to chill out on warm summer evenings. It’s right by the sea, it’s green and it’s surrounded by beautiful old wooden houses. If you fancy getting active, it’s also a good spot to jog, shoot hoops and play volleyball.
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Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
Museums & Galleries
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7
It's a very well preserved church to see the Roman art of Istanbul. You will be fascinated by the atmosphere of the mosaics and frescos where the story of Jesus and Virgin Mary is told. To rent a voice guide is highly recommended.
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Local Experience
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
Prices from
72
EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Local Experience
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
Prices from
72
EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Pierre Loti Hill
Restaurants
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7
Besides the café, Pierre Loti Hill has several restaurants, a cemetery and many historical buildings. You can either walk up the hill or take a cable car.
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Maiden's Tower
Museums & Galleries
24
4
It’s a great place for a 360-degree view of Istanbul. Take a seat at the café, have a drink at the bar or enjoy a meal at the restaurant. They serve breakfast and brunch. You can get a boat to the island from either Kabataş or Üsküdar-Salacak.
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Karaköy/Kadıköy Ferries
Sights
36
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Not only are ferries part of Istanbul’s identity and good public transport options, they’re also a great way to do some sightseeing, with terminals near Topkapi Palace, the Maiden's Tower and the Galata Tower.
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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
Museums & Galleries
20
2
Come here for an intriguing journey through the history of toys. The ground floor looks like a submarine, while the other floors are named after characters from the “Town Musicians of Bremen” folktale by the Brothers Grimm.
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Ortaköy Square
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Stop by Ortaköy Square to soak up the atmosphere and mingle with the hip young couples spilling out of the cafés. There’s also a beautiful baroque mosque perched on the waterfront – it’s one of the finest examples of work by the famous Balyan family of architects. This recently renovated masterpiece is definitely worth seeing.
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Rahmi Koç Musuem
Museums & Galleries
26
8
Its collections cover aviation, transportation, navigation, engineering, communications, scientific devices… There’s even a ferry, a submarine, a plane and train wagons, all full-size!
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Galata Bridge
Sights
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If you fancy fishing with locals, you can buy a rod and bait from vendors on the bridge. Fishing enthusiasts come here very early in the morning, so follow their lead and arrive early to get a good spot. The bridge also offers nice views of the Old City.
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Kadıköy
Cafes
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Visitors taste the best traditional Turkish food in every corner of Kadıköy. Also they can enjoy numerous bars, bookshops, cafes.
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Miniatürk
Fun & Active
10
1
Head here for a quick overview of Turkish history. What else awaits you? A helicopter flight simulator, a crystal museum, a souvenir shop, restaurants, mazes and more. Ferries to the park depart from Beşiktaş and Kabataş piers. It’s also easily accessible by bus.
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Yıldız Park
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5
Bring a rug, grab some food and enjoy a picnic under the trees. Locals flock to the city’s green spaces on sunny days, so arrive early to get a good spot. You can also eat and drink at the pavilions – the restaurants are pleasant and they boast pretty Bosphorus views.
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Pierre Loti Tepesi
Fun & Active
9
2
Located in Eyup, district of Fatih on European side of Bosphrous, Istanbul. There is a tea house that has a perfect view of Golden horn from Eyup to Eminonu. It has a magnificent landscape; when you look from at the top of the hill, you will see dreamy location. Additionally, that special hill includes a huge old historic graveyard.
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Santralistanbul
Museums & Galleries
18
1
You will be suprised and fascinated by the control room and the giant turbine-generators of old Power Plant, where the electricty of İstanbul used to generated. You can take awesome pictures in the control room, which looks like a movie set.
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Çinili Hamam
Fun & Active
8
2
Built in 1640, Çinili Hamam is the oldest hamam in the historical Üsküdar neighbourhood. It was once covered in “çini” (mosaic tiles), hence the name. Unfortunately the tiles were stolen by thieves, though they have since been replaced with blue stone to reflect the original colour scheme.
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