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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
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.
Hagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a museum in Istanbul.
The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is a historic mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior.
The Hippodrome was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.
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Sultan Ahmet Parkı
Sultan Ahmet ParkıThe Hippodrome was a circus that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. Today it is a square with a few fragments of the original structure surviving.
It is a group of three archeological museums located in Eminonu near Topkapi Palace. It is consists of three museums; Archaeological Museum, Museum of the Ancient Orient, Museum of Islamic Art.
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
It is a group of three archeological museums located in Eminonu near Topkapi Palace. It is consists of three museums; Archaeological Museum, Museum of the Ancient Orient, Museum of Islamic Art.
The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey, particularly nomad groups.
65 locals recommend
Ibrahim Pasha Palace Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts
44 Atmeydanı Cd.The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey, particularly nomad groups.
There is a column known in English as the Column of Constantine and a tram station. The Çemberlitaş Hamamı is a Turkish bath located next to the Grand Bazaar and a popular tourist attraction.
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Çemberlitaş
There is a column known in English as the Column of Constantine and a tram station. The Çemberlitaş Hamamı is a Turkish bath located next to the Grand Bazaar and a popular tourist attraction.
The BasilicaCistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.The cistern was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.The BasilicaCistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.The cistern was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian I.
The cistern was constructed under a palace, often identified as the Palace of Antiochos in the 5th. The cistern was restored by Justinian I,after the palace was completely destroyed in a fire in 475.
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1001 Direk Cistern
The cistern was constructed under a palace, often identified as the Palace of Antiochos in the 5th. The cistern was restored by Justinian I,after the palace was completely destroyed in a fire in 475.
It is a former Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. It is built in the 6th century by Justinian I.
63 locals recommend
Little Hagia Sophia
No:20 Küçük Ayasofya Camii SokagiIt is a former Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. It is built in the 6th century by Justinian I.
Spice Bazaar has a total of 85 shops selling spices, jewellery, souvenir, dried fruits-nuts and sweets.
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spice Bazaar has a total of 85 shops selling spices, jewellery, souvenir, dried fruits-nuts and sweets.
Sultanahmet Square
No:2 Sultan Ahmet ParkıTram Station
Gülhane istasyonu
Tram Station
Sirkeci Station
Tram Station
Eminönü
Tram Station
Karaköy İstasyonu
Tram Station
Tunel
No:9 Tersane Cd.It goes to Taksim.
Eminönü Otobüs Durakları Yolu
Bus Station
Kabataş
Tram Station
Kumkapi Police Merkezi
68 Kadırga Limanı Cad.Kumkapı Police Station
Piyerloti Eczanesi
Pharmacy
Moroccan Consulate
46/2 Korukent SitesiEmbassy of Morocco
Consulate General of Canada in Istanbul
No:4 Tekfen TowerEmbassy of Canada
Colombian Consulate
No:3 Fesleğen Sok.Embassy of Colombia
Uruguayan Consulate
69 Muallim Naci Cad.Embassy of Uruguay
South African Consulate
Embassy of South Africa
Malaysian Consulate
Embassy of Malaysia
Singaporean Consulate
28 Kazım Özalp Sok.Embassy of Singapur
Harbiye
Embassy of India
ISTANBUL CONSULATE TO TOP PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
4 Çoban Çeşme Sk.Embassy of China
Consulate of the Republic of Korea
Asker Ocağı CaddesiEmbassy of South Korea
Japanese Consulate
209 Büyükdere Cad.Embassy of Japan
Consulate General of The Islamic Republic of Iran
1 Ankara Cd.Embassy of Iran
Brazil Consulate
6 Askerocağı CaddesiEmbassy of Brazil
Argentina Consulate
9 Asker Ocağı Cad.Embassy of Argentina
Meksika Konsolosluğu
107 Teşvikiye Cd.Embassy of Mexico
Saudi Arabian Consulate
No:6 Akasyalı Sk.Embassy of Suudi Arabia
Australian Consulate
15 Asker Ocağı Cad.Embassy of Australia
New Zealander Consulate
65 Taksim Cad.Embassy of New Zealand
ABD Konsolosluğu
ABD KonsolosluğuEmbassy of USA
Russian Consulate
No:219 İstiklal Cd.Embassy of Russia
Gürcistan Başkonsolosluğu
107 Cumhuriyet Cd.Embassy of Georgia
Sırbistan Cumhuriyeti Başkonsolosluğu
Embassy of Serbia
Consulate General of the Czech Republic
71 Abdi Ipekci Cad.Embassy of Czech Republic
Italian Consulate
Embassy of Italy
Albanian Consulate
Embassy of Albania
Bulgarian Consulate
No:34 Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd.Embassy of Bulgaria
Belarus Başkonsolosluğu İstanbul
Embassy of Belarus
Estonian Consulate
46 Cumhuriyet Cad.Embassy of Estonia
Latvian Consulate
1 Eski Bağdat Cad./çamlık ÇıkmazıEmbassy of Latvia
Slovak Consulate
6 Bambu Sk.Embassy of Slovakia
Danish Consulate
Embassy of Denmark
Belçika İstanbul Başkonsolosluğu
39 Sıraselviler Cd.Embassy of Belgium
North Macedonia Consulate General in Istanbul
14 İnönü Cd.Embassy of Macedonia
General Consulate of Romania
42 Yanarsu Sk.Embassy of Romania
Greek Consulate
22 Turnacıbaşı Sok.Embassy of Greece
Avusturya Başkonsolosluğu
Embassy of Austria
Polish Consulate
7 Eski Büyükdere Cad. Ayazağa YoluEmbassy of Poland
Consulate of Portugal
No:77 Kat:5 Meclis-i Mebusan Cd.Embassy of Portugal
Ukrainian Consulate
No:13 Adakale Sk.Embassy of Ukraine
İngiltere Konsolosluğu
İngiltere KonsolosluğuEmbassy of United Kingdom
Norwegian Consulate
No:4 Bilezik Sok.Embassy of Norway
Spain Consulate
16 Karanfil AralığıEmbassy of Spain
Malta Konsolosluğu
Embassy of Malta
Swedish Consulate
no:239 İstiklal Cd.Embassy of Sweden
Consulate General of Finland
Embassy of Finland
Hollanda Konsolosluğu
197 İstiklal Cd.Embassy of Holland
Romanya Başkonsolosluğu
21 Sıraselviler Cd.Embassy of France
Almanya Başkonsolosluğu
Embassy of Germany
Shopping
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 CaddesiThe 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.
Food Scene
This is one of the most famous eateries in the city. The place has been serving since 1920 and is certainly clean, cheap and cheerful.
40 locals recommend
Tarihi Sultanahmet Köftecisi Selim Usta
No:12 Divan Yolu Cd.This is one of the most famous eateries in the city. The place has been serving since 1920 and is certainly clean, cheap and cheerful.
Named for the famous French novelist who is said to have come here for inspiration, it offers lovely views across the Golden Horn and is a popular weekend destination for locals, who relax over tea...
65 locals recommend
Pierre Loti Hill Touristic Facilities
İdris Köşkü CaddesiNamed for the famous French novelist who is said to have come here for inspiration, it offers lovely views across the Golden Horn and is a popular weekend destination for locals, who relax over tea...
Şehmuz Kebap Salonu
4/A Atik Alipaşa Medresesi SokakTraditional Turkish food
Virginia Angus
No:2 Uzun Çarşı Cd.Fast Food
Galata Köprüsü
Galata KöprüsüYou can eat fresh fish under the bridge with a view of
Bosphorus.
Baklavaci Gulluoglu
The best baklava(delight) in Istanbul..
The Maiden's Tower also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200m from the coast.
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak MevkiiThe Maiden's Tower also known as Leander's Tower since the medieval Byzantine period, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus strait 200m from the coast.
Balat Agora Meyhanesi
No:128 Vodina Cd.Traditional
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler
No:87 Nispetiye Cd.
Originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage (galleria or arcade) on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. It connects İstiklal Avenue with Sahne Street.
228 locals recommend
Çiçek Pasajı Manolya Restaurant
Originally called the Cité de Péra, is a famous historic passage (galleria or arcade) on İstiklal Avenue in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. It connects İstiklal Avenue with Sahne Street.
Nicole
No:18 Tomtom Kaptan Sk..
Sightseeing
In the late 19th c.,this major street was known as the Grande Rue de Pera, and it carried the life of the modern city up and down its lively promenade.It's still the centre of İstanbullu life, a must.
692 locals recommend
Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiIn the late 19th c.,this major street was known as the Grande Rue de Pera, and it carried the life of the modern city up and down its lively promenade.It's still the centre of İstanbullu life, a must.
Eminönü (Ş.Hatları; Kadıköy)
You can go to the Bosphorus and the Asian part from Eminonu by boat.
Fourteen ferries run to the islands each day from 06:50 to midnight, departing from Kabataş' 'Adalar İskelesi' dock.
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Kizil Adalar Island
Fourteen ferries run to the islands each day from 06:50 to midnight, departing from Kabataş' 'Adalar İskelesi' dock.
The interior of the building is covered with the original Byzantine-era mosaics and frescoes unearthed after its secularization.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.The interior of the building is covered with the original Byzantine-era mosaics and frescoes unearthed after its secularization.
The Golden Horn also known by its modern Turkish name as Haliç, is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.
36 locals recommend
Golden Horn
No:15 Yerebatan Cd.The Golden Horn also known by its modern Turkish name as Haliç, is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located on the Third Hill of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.
The Galata Tower by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
The Galata Tower by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.
Istanbul University was established in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II.
8 locals recommend
Istanbul University
Istanbul University was established in 1453 by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II.
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th century art.
The museum and the novel were created in tandem, centered on the stories of two Istanbul families. On 17 May 2014, the museum was announced as the Winner of the 2014 European Museum of the Year Award.
192 locals recommend
Museum of Innocence
2 Dalgıç Çk.The museum and the novel were created in tandem, centered on the stories of two Istanbul families. On 17 May 2014, the museum was announced as the Winner of the 2014 European Museum of the Year Award.
The mosque complex includes a mausoleum marking the spot where Eyüp (Job) al-Ansari, the standard-bearer and friend of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried.
75 locals recommend
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
The mosque complex includes a mausoleum marking the spot where Eyüp (Job) al-Ansari, the standard-bearer and friend of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried.
It is considered one of the finest examples of mosques in Ottoman Baroque style. It was built by architects Mustafa Ağa and a Greek minority architect, Simeon Kalfa on one of the seven hills of Ist.
23 locals recommend
Nuruosmaniye Mosque
4 Vezirhan Cd.It is considered one of the finest examples of mosques in Ottoman Baroque style. It was built by architects Mustafa Ağa and a Greek minority architect, Simeon Kalfa on one of the seven hills of Ist.
The Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located at the top of the 5th Hill of Istanbul, Turkey, in the neighborhood of Çukurbostan, overlooking the Golden Horn.
9 locals recommend
Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque
18 Fatih CaddesiThe Yavuz Sultan Selim Mosque is a 16th-century Ottoman imperial mosque located at the top of the 5th Hill of Istanbul, Turkey, in the neighborhood of Çukurbostan, overlooking the Golden Horn.
The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by Mimar Sinan ("Sinan the Architect") for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah.
30 locals recommend
Mihrimah Sultan Mosque
The Mihrimah Sultan Mosque was designed by Mimar Sinan ("Sinan the Architect") for the favorite daughter of Suleiman the Magnificent, Princess Mihrimah.
Adile Sultan Palace is the former royal residence of Ottoman princess Adile Sultan.
10 locals recommend
Adile Sultan Palace
No : 12 Vaniköy CdAdile Sultan Palace is the former royal residence of Ottoman princess Adile Sultan.
Sait Halim Pasha Mansion
83 Köybaşı Cd.Ottoman mansion
The German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.
24 locals recommend
German Fountain
At Meydanı CaddesiThe German Fountain is a gazebo styled fountain in the northern end of old hippodrome (Sultanahmet Square), Istanbul, Turkey and across from the Mausoleum of Sultan Ahmed I.
It is currently equipped with lighting system to indicate weather conditions in different colors. Red colour means snow, blue - nice and clear weather, green - rain and yellow - fog.
7 locals recommend
Beyazıt Tower
It is currently equipped with lighting system to indicate weather conditions in different colors. Red colour means snow, blue - nice and clear weather, green - rain and yellow - fog.
Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence and a place to entertain visiting heads of state.
92 locals recommend
Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa CaddesiBeylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence and a place to entertain visiting heads of state.
Obelisk of III. Tutmosis
Hippodrome of Constantinople
Walled Obelisk
No:5 Sultan Ahmet ParkıHippodrome of Constantinople
Dolmabahçe Palace was ordered by the Empire's 31st Sultan, Abdülmecid I, and built between the years 1843 and 1856.
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiDolmabahçe Palace was ordered by the Empire's 31st Sultan, Abdülmecid I, and built between the years 1843 and 1856.
Galata Mevlevi Museum
No:15 Galip Dede Cd..
The station building, built in 1909 by the Anatolian Railway (CFOA) as the western terminus of the Baghdad and Hedjaz railways, has become a symbol of Istanbul.
9 locals recommend
Haydarpaşa Garı
Haydarpaşa GarıThe station building, built in 1909 by the Anatolian Railway (CFOA) as the western terminus of the Baghdad and Hedjaz railways, has become a symbol of Istanbul.
It was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I (1839-1860).
68 locals recommend
Ihlamur Pavilion
Nişantaşı Ihlamur Yolu SokakIt was constructed during the reign of Sultan Abdülmecid I (1839-1860).
Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum prominently features the work of Turkish artists. The chief curator of the museum is Levent Çalıkoglu, and the chair of the board of directors is Oya Ecza
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd. Inaugurated on December 11, 2004, the museum prominently features the work of Turkish artists. The chief curator of the museum is Levent Çalıkoglu, and the chair of the board of directors is Oya Ecza
Art nouveau
The Camondo family was a prominent European family of Jewish financiers and philanthropists.
17 locals recommend
Kamondo Stairs
NO:10 Bankalar Cd.Art nouveau
The Camondo family was a prominent European family of Jewish financiers and philanthropists.
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. 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. It is located at İstiklal Avenue No. 171 in the Beyoğlu district.
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.Sent Antuan, is a basilica and the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Istanbul, Turkey. It is located at İstiklal Avenue No. 171 in the Beyoğlu district.
Arts & Culture
This famous boza bar was established in 1875 and locals still flock here to drink the viscous tonic, which is made from water, sugar and fermented barley.
32 locals recommend
Vefa Bozacisi
66 Vefa Cd.This famous boza bar was established in 1875 and locals still flock here to drink the viscous tonic, which is made from water, sugar and fermented barley.
Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama or physically active meditation which originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order.
27 locals recommend
Hodjapasha
3 Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk.Sufi whirling (or Sufi spinning) is a form of Sama or physically active meditation which originated among Sufis, and which is still practiced by the Sufi Dervishes of the Mevlevi order.
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.Turkish Bath (Hamam)
Entertainment & Activities
Miniatürk is a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey.
80 locals recommend
Miniaturk
No:7 İmrahor Cd.Miniatürk is a miniature park situated at the north-eastern shore of Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey.
s located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports oneofthelarger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of themostexpansive public parks inİs
159 locals recommend
Gulhane Park
Kennedy Caddesis located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports oneofthelarger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of themostexpansive public parks inİs