Chora Museum (Kariye Müzesi)
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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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Galata Bridge
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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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Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
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2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Most Popular
Turkish Paper Marbling (Ebru) Class in Istanbul
Prices from
33
EUR
Duration
2.5 h
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Russian, French, Japanese
Maiden's Tower
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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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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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Kadıköy
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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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Rahmi Koç Musuem
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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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Pierre Loti Hill
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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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Caddebostan Sahili
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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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İstanbul Oyuncak Müzesi
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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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Karaköy/Kadıköy Ferries
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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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Sile
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it has part of the black sea, where you get to see clean beaches as compared to the marmaray sea, it has cheaper prices of hotels, food and to do activities at much more affordable rates as compared to the city centre
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Yıldız Park
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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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Etiler, Luxuria, Dilhayat Sokak, Beşiktaş/İstanbul, Türkiye
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Nowadays Luxuria is my number one place in İstanbul. We did our wedding shopping for our new place! You can find from famous brands e.g. Hermes, Versace, L'objet, Esteban Paris, Vera Wang, Zanetto to local unique homeware designer furniture everything in this lovely store. We enjoyed same-day delivery to our home.
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Pierre Loti Tepesi
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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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Yoros Castle
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If you want to escape the stress of the city and refresh your mind and soul, buy a Bosphorus tour ticket to Anadolu Kavağı. It’s a pleasant place to wander and enjoy a seafood lunch. Ferries depart from Kabataş and Beşiktaş piers and take just over an hour.
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