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New Zealander Consulate
65 Taksim Cad.Embassy of New Zealand
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
Chilean Consulate
Embassy of Chile
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
Egyptian Consulate
12 Cevdet Paşa CaddesiEmbassy of Egypt
Saudi Arabian Consulate
No:6 Akasyalı Sk.Embassy of Suudi Arabia
Avusturya Başkonsolosluğu
Embassy of Australia
ABD Konsolosluğu
ABD KonsolosluğuEmbassy of USA
Russian Consulate
No:219 İstiklal Cd.Embassy of Russia
Gürcistan Başkonsolosluğu
107 Cumhuriyet Cd.Embassy of Georgia
Esentepe
Embassy of Serbia
Consulate General of the Czech Republic
71 Abdi Ipekci Cad.Embassy of Czech Republic
Consulate General of the Republic of Albania
2 Uydu Sk.Embassy of Albania
Bulgarian Consulate
No:34 Ahmet Adnan Saygun Cd.Embassy of Bulgaria
Belorussian Consulate
20 Tarlabaşı BlvEmbassy of Belarus
Estonian Consulate
46 Cumhuriyet Cad.Embassy of Estonia
Latvian Consulate
1 Eski Bağdat Cad./çamlık ÇıkmazıEmbassy of Latvia
Slovenian Consulate
6 857. Sok.Embassy of Slovenia
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
Greek Consulate
22 Turnacıbaşı Sok.Embassy of Greece
General Consulate of Romania
42 Yanarsu Sk.Embassy of Romania
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
British Consulate General
No:42 Meşrutiyet Cd.Embassy of England
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
Croatian Consulate
1 Oteller Sok.Embassy of Croatia
Consulate General of Finland
Embassy of Finland
Hollanda Konsolosluğu
197 İstiklal Cd.Embassy of Holland
Romanya Başkonsolosluğu
21 Sıraselviler Cd.Embassy of France
German Consulate
Embassy of Germany
Piyerloti Eczanesi
Pharmacy
Kumkapi Police Merkezi
68 Kadırga Limanı Cad.Kumkapı Police Station
Fourteen ferries run to the islands each day from 06:50 to midnight, departing from Kabataş' 'Adalar İskelesi' dock.
196 locals recommend
Adalar
Fourteen ferries run to the islands each day from 06:50 to midnight, departing from Kabataş' 'Adalar İskelesi' dock.
IDO Sirkeci Water Bus Terminal
Kennedy CaddesiYou can go to the Bosphorus and the Asian part from Eminonu by boat.
Food Scene
Nicole
No:18 Tomtom Kaptan Sk.Highly-Recomended
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.
Nusr-Et Steakhouse Etiler
No:87 Nispetiye Cd-
Balat Agora Meyhanesi
No:128 Vodina Cd.-
Çorlulu Alipaşa Madrasa
38 Yeniçeriler Cd.Tea, coffee, waterpipe
with Turkish People
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.
Baklavaci Gulluoglu
The best baklava(delight) in Istanbul..
Galata Bridge
Galata Köprüsü(Fish&Bread) Fresh Fish Under the Bridge
Virginia Angus
No:2 Uzun Çarşı Cd.Fast Food
Şehmuz Kebap Salonu
4/A Atik Alipaşa Medresesi SokakTraditional Turkish food
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.
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...
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.
Sightseeing
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.
It 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.It is situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.
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
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).
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.
Galata Mevlevi Museum
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.-
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.
Walled Obelisk
No:5 Sultan Ahmet ParkıHippodrome of Constantinople
Obelisk of III. Tutmosis
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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.
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.
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.
Sait Halim Pasha Mansion
83 Köybaşı Cd.Ottoman mansion
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
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.
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.
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 Istanbul
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 Istanbul
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.
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.
Pera Museum
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th century art.
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.
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.
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
11 locals recommend
Süleymaniye Cami
Süleymaniye CamiThe 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 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 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.
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.
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.
Binbirdirek
No:2/1 İmran Öktem CaddesiThe 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.
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 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.
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 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.
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 Topkapı Palace is a large palace in Istanbul, Turkey, that was one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 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 one of the major residences of the Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years (1465–1856) of their 624-year reign.
Entertainment & Activities
It is located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in İstanbul..
159 locals recommend
Gulhane Park
Kennedy CaddesiIt is located adjacent to and on the grounds of the Topkapı Palace. The south entrance of the park sports one of the larger gates of the palace. It is the oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in İstanbul..
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.
Arts & Culture
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.Turkish Bath (Hamam)
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.
Shopping
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.
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.
1705 locals recommend
Taksim Square
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.
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.
Drinks & Nightlife
Asmalı Mescit
Reina
44 Muallim Naci Caddesi