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Yusufpaşa Tramvay Durağı
your tram station
Aksaray station
metro station
(09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 10 tl)The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople.
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
(09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 10 tl)The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople.
Çemberlitaş Bath
No:8 Vezirhan Cd.Services:
Self-service-45 tl
Traditional style-69 tl
Medical Park Fatih Hastanesi
4 Horhor Cd.It is one of the well-known hospital and closest one to your flat.
Şehit Kubilay Sokak
Şehit Kubilay SokakCloser taksi station to your flat.
Sightseeing
Blue mosque (free)- The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616.
803 locals recommend
The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.Blue mosque (free)- The mosque is popularly known as the Blue Mosque for the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. It was built from 1609 to 1616.
(09.00 - 19.00 except Mondays. Ticket: 25 tl) Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum. built in 360.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya Meydanı(09.00 - 19.00 except Mondays. Ticket: 25 tl) Hagia Sophia is a former Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later a mosque, and now a museum. built in 360.
(09.00 - 18.30. Ticket: 10 tl) The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.(09.00 - 18.30. Ticket: 10 tl) The Basilica Cistern is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.
The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Sinan Pasha" in 1551-1558.
211 locals recommend
Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The Süleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Süleyman (Süleyman the Magnificent) "was fortunate to be able to draw on the talents of the architectural genius of Sinan Pasha" in 1551-1558.
Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops, though jewelry and other high-margin goods have begun to move in(08.30 – 19.00 except Sundays.)
449 locals recommend
Spice Bazaar
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops, though jewelry and other high-margin goods have begun to move in(08.30 – 19.00 except Sundays.)
Taksim Square is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul
684 locals recommend
Taksim Myd
Tak-ı Zafer CaddesiTaksim Square is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul
the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Constantinople/Istanbul. built in 1725 by the local Italian community of Istanbul
244 locals recommend
Saint Anthony of Padua Church
171 İstiklal Cd.the largest church of the Roman Catholic Church in Constantinople/Istanbul. built in 1725 by the local Italian community of Istanbul
Column of Constantine-The Column of Constantine (or Burnt Column) is a Roman monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD.
26 locals recommend
Çemberlitaş
Column of Constantine-The Column of Constantine (or Burnt Column) is a Roman monumental column constructed on the orders of the Roman emperor Constantine the Great in 330 AD.
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 10 tl)Yıldız Palace, meaning "Star Palace", was built in 1880 designed by the Armenian architect family of Balyans.
31 locals recommend
Yıldız Palace
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 10 tl)Yıldız Palace, meaning "Star Palace", was built in 1880 designed by the Armenian architect family of Balyans.
(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 20 tl)Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence
92 locals recommend
Beylerbeyi Palace Historic Tunnel
Abdullahağa Caddesi(08.30 – 16.30, closed on Mondays and Thursdays, ticket: 20 tl)Beylerbeyi Palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, built in 1458, was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
75 locals recommend
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
The Eyüp Sultan Mosque, built in 1458, was the first mosque constructed by the Ottoman Turks following their conquest of Constantinople in 1453.
The Valens Aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople.
İtfaiye Cd
The Valens Aqueduct is a Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople.
A beautiful tribute to British soldiers' lives lost during the Crimean War, the neogothic Anglican Church of Beyoglu (often referred to as the 'Crimean Church') was built entirely from stone.
11 locals recommend
Serdar-ı Ekrem Caddesi
Serdar-ı Ekrem CaddesiA beautiful tribute to British soldiers' lives lost during the Crimean War, the neogothic Anglican Church of Beyoglu (often referred to as the 'Crimean Church') was built entirely from stone.
The Church of St. George is the principal Greek Orthodox cathedral still in use in Istanbul. Since about 1600, it has been the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
92 locals recommend
Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.The Church of St. George is the principal Greek Orthodox cathedral still in use in Istanbul. Since about 1600, it has been the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople
The Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Fatih, famous for being made of cast iron.
27 locals recommend
Saint Stefan - Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Mürselpaşa CaddesiThe Bulgarian St Stephen Church, also known as the Bulgarian Iron Church, is a Bulgarian Orthodox church in Fatih, famous for being made of cast iron.
(09.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world.
88 locals recommend
Harbiye Military Museum and Cultural Site Command
No:2 Vali Konağı Cd.(09.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays and Tuesdays)Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world.
It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants. also a good location to take a bosphorus tour
218 locals recommend
Büyük Mecidiye Mosque (Ortaköy Mosque)
No:1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.It is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants. also a good location to take a bosphorus tour
25 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends) nice beach to swim in istanbul
17 locals recommend
Solar Beach Therapy
32 kilya cad25 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends) nice beach to swim in istanbul
Burc Beach
30 TL (weekdays); 40 TL. (Weekends) a nice beach to swim in istanbul
Zara Technical Appliances Repair
No:70 Okul Cd.20 TL (weekdays); 30 TL. (Weekends)
also known since the medieval Byzantine period as Leander's Tower, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of Bosphorus strait 200 m off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
325 locals recommend
Maiden's Tower
Salacak Mevkiialso known since the medieval Byzantine period as Leander's Tower, is a tower lying on a small islet located at the southern entrance of Bosphorus strait 200 m off the coast of Üsküdar in Istanbul.
The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.Rüstem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.
30 locals recommend
Rustem Pasha Mosque
No:62 Hasırcılar Cd.The Rüstem Pasha Mosque was designed by Ottoman imperial architect Mimar Sinan.Rüstem Pasha died in July 1561 and the mosque was built after his death from around 1561 until 1563.
The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are from Istanbul, 45 are from Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey.
80 locals recommend
Miniaturk
No:7 İmrahor Cd.The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale. 45 of the structures are from Istanbul, 45 are from Anatolia, and 15 are from the Ottoman territories that today lie outside of Turkey.
Beltaş Rest Cafe
1 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.In Ortaköy, you can find bosphorus tour to explore beautiful view of Istanbul.
visitors explore the island by foot; by riding a bicycle (you can rent); or in horse-drawn phaeton carriages which function like taxi cabs, also offering "round-the-island" sightseeing tours.
171 locals recommend
Büyükada
visitors explore the island by foot; by riding a bicycle (you can rent); or in horse-drawn phaeton carriages which function like taxi cabs, also offering "round-the-island" sightseeing tours.
The second largest and greenest island of the Princess Islands. Kamariotissa and Edward Barton's gravestone are the interesting places.
39 locals recommend
Heybeliada
The second largest and greenest island of the Princess Islands. Kamariotissa and Edward Barton's gravestone are the interesting places.
Arts & Culture
(09.00 - 17.00 except Tuesdays. Ticket: 25 tl, for Harem section: 15 tl) IT was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
717 locals recommend
Topkapi Palace
(09.00 - 17.00 except Tuesdays. Ticket: 25 tl, for Harem section: 15 tl) IT was the primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years (1465-1856) of their 624-year reign.
The museum was founded by decree as the Imperial Museum in 1891. It was the first museum to feature Turkish art(09:00 - 19:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
179 locals recommend
Istanbul Archaeological Museum
The museum was founded by decree as the Imperial Museum in 1891. It was the first museum to feature Turkish art(09:00 - 19:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
The collection includes notable examples of Islamic calligraphy, tiles, and rugs as well as ethnographic displays on various cultures in Turkey(09:00 - 17:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
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(09:00 - 17:00 except Mondays. Ticket: 10 tl)
The last palace of the Ottomans which built in 1843-1855. (08.30 – 16.00 except Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets: Official Part: 30 tl, Harem (Privy Chambers): 20 tl, Common ticket for both: 40 tl)
580 locals recommend
Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiThe last palace of the Ottomans which built in 1843-1855. (08.30 – 16.00 except Mondays and Thursdays. Tickets: Official Part: 30 tl, Harem (Privy Chambers): 20 tl, Common ticket for both: 40 tl)
(09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 15 tl, closed on Wednesdays)The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (the Chora Museum, Mosque or Church) is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.(09.00 – 19.00 Ticket: 15 tl, closed on Wednesdays)The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora (the Chora Museum, Mosque or Church) is one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.
Istanbul Modern Art Museum a.k.a İstanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey, inaugurated on December 11, 2004.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.Istanbul Modern Art Museum a.k.a İstanbul Modern, is a museum of contemporary art in Istanbul, Turkey, inaugurated on December 11, 2004.
(10.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays, tickets: museum: 12,5tl, submarine: 7 tl)The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications.
81 locals recommend
Rahmi M. Koc Museum
No:5 Aziz Sk.(10.00 – 17.00, closed on Mondays, tickets: museum: 12,5tl, submarine: 7 tl)The Rahmi M. Koç Museum is a private industrial museum dedicated to history of transport, industry and communications.
The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony:whirling dances and dervishes
Perfect lighting and beautiful decoration turnes this historical building to a very mystic and intim place.
27 locals recommend
Hodjapasha
3 Hocapaşa Hamamı Sk.The Mevlevi Sema Ceremony:whirling dances and dervishes
Perfect lighting and beautiful decoration turnes this historical building to a very mystic and intim place.
Kuruçeşme Arena
One of the best consert arena in Istanbul near the bosphorus.
Shopping
The Grand Bazaar 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.closed on sundays
810 locals recommend
Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiThe Grand Bazaar 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.closed on sundays
It is a very close shopping mall to your flat where you can find dress shops, restaurants and sturbucks.
6 locals recommend
Pizza Hut Fatih Historia AVM
No: 2/4 Adnan Menderes BulvarıIt is a very close shopping mall to your flat where you can find dress shops, restaurants and sturbucks.
One of the well-known and biggest shopping mall in Istanbul. Visiting time: 10.00-22.00
18 locals recommend
Citibank Cevahir Alisveris Merkezi ATM
One of the well-known and biggest shopping mall in Istanbul. Visiting time: 10.00-22.00
Kanyon Mall is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
13 locals recommend
D&R
No:185 Büyükdere Cd.Kanyon Mall is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
Köfteci Ramiz
One of the well known shopping mall in Istanbul. (10.00-22.00)
It is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
132 locals recommend
Istinye Park
No:11 Katar CdIt is known with its really qulity and high class stores. (10.00-22.00)
It is one of the shopping mall that sells the better products with the lower prices. (10.00-22.00)
16 locals recommend
Olivium Outlet Center
No:30 Prof. Muammer Aksoy Cad.It is one of the shopping mall that sells the better products with the lower prices. (10.00-22.00)
Forum istanbul is the largest shopping center in Europe. (10.00-22.00)
43 locals recommend
Forum İstanbul
Forum istanbul is the largest shopping center in Europe. (10.00-22.00)
Food Scene
This is the place that you can find many cafe's selling water pipes.
8 locals recommend
Tophane İskele Caddesi
Tophane İskele CaddesiThis is the place that you can find many cafe's selling water pipes.
Çorlulu Ali Pasha Mosque
50 Yeniçeriler Cd.One of the well-known water pipe cafe in Istanbul.
Ortaköylü Kumpircisi
1-3 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.There are many small shops that famous with their baked potato.
It is one the best and well-known cafe in Istanbul with the uniqe golden horn view.
60 locals recommend
Pierre Loti station
It is one the best and well-known cafe in Istanbul with the uniqe golden horn view.
Baklava is world wide famous Turkish desert. Karaköy Güllüoğlu is the best place when you want baklava.
151 locals recommend
Karakoy Gulluoglu
No:67 Kemankeş CaddesiBaklava is world wide famous Turkish desert. Karaköy Güllüoğlu is the best place when you want baklava.
Şeref is the only location to eat lamb meat that cooked very slowly. You have to try eat without hesitation. It will worth it.
Haydar Bey Caddesi
Haydar Bey CaddesiŞeref is the only location to eat lamb meat that cooked very slowly. You have to try eat without hesitation. It will worth it.
Namlı is one of the elegant places that you can eat delicious Turkis kebabs.
7 locals recommend
Namlı Kebap
no:3 Gonca SokakNamlı is one of the elegant places that you can eat delicious Turkis kebabs.
Set Balık Restoran
No:8 Mısır Cd.It is one of the elegant places in Istanbul to eat sea foods.
Essentials
One of the common supermarket in Turkey with good quality products with cheaper prices.
Kızanlık Caddesi
Kızanlık CaddesiOne of the common supermarket in Turkey with good quality products with cheaper prices.
Entertainment & Activities
Jurassic Land invites you to explore the world of dinosaurs. (Aduldt: 29tl, Student: 21tl, children between 0-4 are free of charge)
43 locals recommend
Forum İstanbul
Jurassic Land invites you to explore the world of dinosaurs. (Aduldt: 29tl, Student: 21tl, children between 0-4 are free of charge)
presents you a unique chance to explore the fascinating world of sea mammals. (closed on mondays, tuesday-between fiday at 11, weekends at 14.)
7 locals recommend
Istanbul Dolphinarium
presents you a unique chance to explore the fascinating world of sea mammals. (closed on mondays, tuesday-between fiday at 11, weekends at 14.)