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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Büyük Valide Han
Museums & Galleries
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If you like to see the city from a hidden rooftop behind the locked doors, have a look at it.
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station
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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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Yeldeğirmeni
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With an interesting blend of social classes and religions, it’s a great place to get to know another side of Istanbul. Simply wander around the streets, soak up the history and have a chat with the friendly locals. You’ll see impressive murals on the sides of buildings – these were painted as part of the Mural-Ist Street Art Festival.
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Kadıköy
Shopping
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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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SALT Galata
Museums & Galleries
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If you enjoy feeding your mind with creative exhibitions, losing yourself in libraries, admiring spectacular views and relishing delicious food, chances are SALT Galata will turn out to be your favourite spot in the city!
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony at Istanbul’s Sirkeci Train Station
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1 h
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English, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian, French, Estonian, Japanese, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Portuguese
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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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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Pierre Loti Hill
Budget Meals
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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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Moda
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If you want to see the most attractive places for locals in Istanbul, you shouldn't leave Istanbul without seeing and exploring Moda. There are restaurants and cafes with beautiful views. While you are drinking and eating something, you can enjoy the views of Old Istanbul, Princess Islands and passing sailboats.
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Santralistanbul
Museums & Galleries
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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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Maiden's Tower
Museums & Galleries
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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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İstanbul Arkeoloji Müzeleri
Sights
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there is no match to the cultural diversity of this museum
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Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Istanbul Every Thursday
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Soğukçeşme Sokağı
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The trees and old houses form a beautiful and colourful picture, especially in the spring when the blossoms are in bloom. Head here after visiting Topkapı Palace and soak up some local history.
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Rahmi Koç Musuem
Museums & Galleries
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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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