Joyful Stay At Besiktas
Museum
Newer and more modern than Topkapi Palace, this 19th-century palace became the new home of Ottoman sultans as the Topkapi Palace began falling out of vogue with the royals.
Experience
Also sitting along the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahce Palace is known for its gilded interior, splashed out with gold and crystal–including 14 metric tons of gold in the ceiling alone!
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Dolmabahce Palace
Dolmabahçe CaddesiNewer and more modern than Topkapi Palace, this 19th-century palace became the new home of Ottoman sultans as the Topkapi Palace began falling out of vogue with the royals.
Experience
Also sitting along the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahce Palace is known for its gilded interior, splashed out with gold and crystal–including 14 metric tons of gold in the ceiling alone!
Museo Marítimo
No:6 Beşiktaş Cd.What is it?
Looming over the point where the Golden Horn meets the Marmara Sea, Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for more than four centuries.
Why go?:
Among the gems of the historic peninsula, Topkapı's extensive rooms, chamber houses and fascinating objects, including the 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond, make the museum a must-see.
Don't miss:
In addition to its extensive and illustrious permanent collections of weaponry, precious jewels and religious artifacts, it is a also home to a rotating cast of temporary exhibitions.
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Topkapi Palace
What is it?
Looming over the point where the Golden Horn meets the Marmara Sea, Topkapı Palace was the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for more than four centuries.
Why go?:
Among the gems of the historic peninsula, Topkapı's extensive rooms, chamber houses and fascinating objects, including the 86-carat Spoonmaker’s Diamond, make the museum a must-see.
Don't miss:
In addition to its extensive and illustrious permanent collections of weaponry, precious jewels and religious artifacts, it is a also home to a rotating cast of temporary exhibitions.
What is it?
Completed in the 6th century on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia remained the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a millennium until the completion of Seville Cathedral in 1520. Before being converted into a mosque in the 15th century and later into a museum in 1935, Hagia Sophia served as the centre of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why go?
The Hagia Sophia is among Istanbul's most popular and iconic historic sites – and for good reason: its massive, transcendent dome is breathtaking and can easily be gazed at for hours. Considered to be an architectural marvel even today, its walls are adorned by Byzantine mosaics featuring feature portaits of bygone emperors and representations of Christ.
Don't miss:
The are two runic inscriptions engraved into the marble parapets on the top floor gallery, thought to have been graffitied there by the personal bodyguards of the Byzantine Emperors during the Viking Age.
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Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıWhat is it?
Completed in the 6th century on the orders of the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I, Hagia Sophia remained the world’s largest cathedral for nearly a millennium until the completion of Seville Cathedral in 1520. Before being converted into a mosque in the 15th century and later into a museum in 1935, Hagia Sophia served as the centre of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Why go?
The Hagia Sophia is among Istanbul's most popular and iconic historic sites – and for good reason: its massive, transcendent dome is breathtaking and can easily be gazed at for hours. Considered to be an architectural marvel even today, its walls are adorned by Byzantine mosaics featuring feature portaits of bygone emperors and representations of Christ.
Don't miss:
The are two runic inscriptions engraved into the marble parapets on the top floor gallery, thought to have been graffitied there by the personal bodyguards of the Byzantine Emperors during the Viking Age.
What is it?
Established in the late 19th century as Turkey's first museum, the Istanbul Archaeology Museum is divided into three sections: Archaeology, Ancient Orient and Islamic Art.
Why go?
A sojourn through Istanbul's old city is not complete without a visit here and to say its treasure trove of relics is well-stocked would be an understatement: the musuem holds a large collection of Ancient Greek, Roman and Turkish artefacts, as well as objects discovered in the Balkans, Africa, Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
Don't miss:
Make sure to come right as it opens, because a full day is necessary to explore its vast collection.
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Museo Arqueológico de Estambul
What is it?
Established in the late 19th century as Turkey's first museum, the Istanbul Archaeology Museum is divided into three sections: Archaeology, Ancient Orient and Islamic Art.
Why go?
A sojourn through Istanbul's old city is not complete without a visit here and to say its treasure trove of relics is well-stocked would be an understatement: the musuem holds a large collection of Ancient Greek, Roman and Turkish artefacts, as well as objects discovered in the Balkans, Africa, Mesopotamia and the Middle East.
Don't miss:
Make sure to come right as it opens, because a full day is necessary to explore its vast collection.
What is it?
One of Istanbul's most intriguing attractions, the Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Sarnıcı as it's known in Turkish, was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century to store up to 80,000m3 of water and channel it to nearby palaces.
Why go?
Featuring hundreds of ancient Ionic and Corinthian columns, the cistern is a relic of the Byzantine Empire's water system that visitors can explore first-hand. The cool and dark underground complex is also a great way to escape the summer heat.
Don't miss:
The cistern features two column bases of unknown origin emblazoned with the upside-down head of Medusa, leaving bewildered visitors to speculate why they were situated that way.
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Cisterna Basílica
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.What is it?
One of Istanbul's most intriguing attractions, the Basilica Cistern, or Yerebatan Sarnıcı as it's known in Turkish, was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th century to store up to 80,000m3 of water and channel it to nearby palaces.
Why go?
Featuring hundreds of ancient Ionic and Corinthian columns, the cistern is a relic of the Byzantine Empire's water system that visitors can explore first-hand. The cool and dark underground complex is also a great way to escape the summer heat.
Don't miss:
The cistern features two column bases of unknown origin emblazoned with the upside-down head of Medusa, leaving bewildered visitors to speculate why they were situated that way.
Sports
BJK Vodafone Park
No:1 Dolmabahçe Cd.Gezilecek yerler
A short 10 Minutes walk down to Besiktas port to take a hop on hop off tour for the lovely Bosphorus
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Bosphorus
A short 10 Minutes walk down to Besiktas port to take a hop on hop off tour for the lovely Bosphorus
Parque Yıldız
Çırağan CaddesiWhat is it?
Among the world's oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar features thousands of shops spread across dozens of streets.
Why go?
It's a worthy destination even for those not planning on buying anything, as the historic atmosphere of the widespread complex is its true appeal.
Don't miss:
If you're planning on making purchases, be sure to bargain and show no mercy.
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Gran Bazar
Beyazıt CaddesiWhat is it?
Among the world's oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar features thousands of shops spread across dozens of streets.
Why go?
It's a worthy destination even for those not planning on buying anything, as the historic atmosphere of the widespread complex is its true appeal.
Don't miss:
If you're planning on making purchases, be sure to bargain and show no mercy.
What is it?
Smaller than the nearby Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, was built in the 16th century and features rows of stalls selling spices, sweets, tea varieties, dried fruits and other goods.
Why go?
A great place to shop for spices, Turkish delights and other souvenirs, the Spice Bazzar is also a visual experience as the spice vendors prominently display their colorful wares in large, pyramid-like mounds.
Don't miss:
Herbal remedies abound in the bazaar and you'll find spices or edible seeds allegedly good for things like memory, immunity, digestion and general well-being. We'll let you be the judge of what's known as Turkish Viagra, which is in fact dried quince stuffed with walnuts.
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Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.What is it?
Smaller than the nearby Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar, was built in the 16th century and features rows of stalls selling spices, sweets, tea varieties, dried fruits and other goods.
Why go?
A great place to shop for spices, Turkish delights and other souvenirs, the Spice Bazzar is also a visual experience as the spice vendors prominently display their colorful wares in large, pyramid-like mounds.
Don't miss:
Herbal remedies abound in the bazaar and you'll find spices or edible seeds allegedly good for things like memory, immunity, digestion and general well-being. We'll let you be the judge of what's known as Turkish Viagra, which is in fact dried quince stuffed with walnuts.
What is it?
The Sultanahmet Mosque, or better known as the Blue Mosque due to the prominent color of its majestic interior, is a historic mosque built in the early 17th century during the reign of Ahmed I.
Why go?
Among the city's most famous landmarks, the Blue Mosque's interior walls are adorned with over 20.000 hand-painted blue tiles, which are bathed in natural light filtering in from more than 200 windows – a dazzling sight to behold. Note that the Blue Mosque is still a functional mosque and visiting is forbidden during prayer times.
Don't miss:
The iron chain hanging over the central entrance to the courtyard was supposedly put in place to remind the sultan to lower his head in humility each time he entered the grounds on horseback.
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Mezquita Azul
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.What is it?
The Sultanahmet Mosque, or better known as the Blue Mosque due to the prominent color of its majestic interior, is a historic mosque built in the early 17th century during the reign of Ahmed I.
Why go?
Among the city's most famous landmarks, the Blue Mosque's interior walls are adorned with over 20.000 hand-painted blue tiles, which are bathed in natural light filtering in from more than 200 windows – a dazzling sight to behold. Note that the Blue Mosque is still a functional mosque and visiting is forbidden during prayer times.
Don't miss:
The iron chain hanging over the central entrance to the courtyard was supposedly put in place to remind the sultan to lower his head in humility each time he entered the grounds on horseback.
As the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square bears the curious fate of being not much to look at (it’s large, bustling, and surrounded by shopping areas on one side and a park on the other) but having a lot of stories to tell.
The square has been the center of several political protests over the last 50 years (though don’t worry: it’s generally a quite peaceful and touristic place).
Situated at one end of Istiklal Street, it’s almost impossible to visit modern Istanbul with passing through Taksim at least one.
Istanbul’s funicular and streetcar both end here, and it’s a popular drop-off point for cabs and Ubers taking tourists to Istiklal for shopping.
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Taksim Square
As the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square bears the curious fate of being not much to look at (it’s large, bustling, and surrounded by shopping areas on one side and a park on the other) but having a lot of stories to tell.
The square has been the center of several political protests over the last 50 years (though don’t worry: it’s generally a quite peaceful and touristic place).
Situated at one end of Istiklal Street, it’s almost impossible to visit modern Istanbul with passing through Taksim at least one.
Istanbul’s funicular and streetcar both end here, and it’s a popular drop-off point for cabs and Ubers taking tourists to Istiklal for shopping.
A famous street of the city for shopping, sightseeing and eating.
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Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiA famous street of the city for shopping, sightseeing and eating.
What is it?
The largest and most prominent Catholic church in Istanbul, the majestic St. Antoine on Istiklal Caddesi was built between 1906 and 1912 in the Venetian Neo-Gothic style.
Why go?
St Antoine offers masses throughout the week in English, Turkish, Polish and Italian, and is a nice place to pop in for a moment of silent reflection after spending the morning traversing the crowded Beyoğlu district.
Don't miss:
Before being elected as pope, Pope John XXIII preached at St. Antoine for a number of years when he served as Vatican's apostolic delegate to Turkey. He is commemorated by a statue located in the courtyard.
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Iglesia de San Antonio
171 İstiklal Cd.What is it?
The largest and most prominent Catholic church in Istanbul, the majestic St. Antoine on Istiklal Caddesi was built between 1906 and 1912 in the Venetian Neo-Gothic style.
Why go?
St Antoine offers masses throughout the week in English, Turkish, Polish and Italian, and is a nice place to pop in for a moment of silent reflection after spending the morning traversing the crowded Beyoğlu district.
Don't miss:
Before being elected as pope, Pope John XXIII preached at St. Antoine for a number of years when he served as Vatican's apostolic delegate to Turkey. He is commemorated by a statue located in the courtyard.
What is it?
Founded in 2004 as Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art, Istanbul Modern was forced to move to a smaller, temporary location in Beyoğlu earlier this year due to ongoing construction work in Karaköy.
Why go?
While its temporary home is a far cry from its original seafront location, Istanbul Modern still continues to host cutting-edge exhibitions by artists from Turkey and abroad as well as those curated from its permanent collection.
Don't miss:
The in-house cinema regularly screens independent films programmed around ongoing exhibitions, contemporary directors and stand-alone events.
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Museo de Arte Moderno de Estambul
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.What is it?
Founded in 2004 as Turkey’s first museum of modern and contemporary art, Istanbul Modern was forced to move to a smaller, temporary location in Beyoğlu earlier this year due to ongoing construction work in Karaköy.
Why go?
While its temporary home is a far cry from its original seafront location, Istanbul Modern still continues to host cutting-edge exhibitions by artists from Turkey and abroad as well as those curated from its permanent collection.
Don't miss:
The in-house cinema regularly screens independent films programmed around ongoing exhibitions, contemporary directors and stand-alone events.
What is it?
The funicular between Karaköy and Tünel Square opened in 1875 as a means of allowing the traders and merchants in the area a faster way of commuting up and down the steep hill.
Why go?
Bearing the distinction of being the oldest underground train in the world after the London Underground, the Tünel still operates today and is a popular way of reaching Beyoğlu for those alighting at the nearby Karaköy Pier.
Don't miss:
The commute takes approximately 90 seconds and trains run every 5 minutes.
Tünel Geçidi
Tünel GeçidiWhat is it?
The funicular between Karaköy and Tünel Square opened in 1875 as a means of allowing the traders and merchants in the area a faster way of commuting up and down the steep hill.
Why go?
Bearing the distinction of being the oldest underground train in the world after the London Underground, the Tünel still operates today and is a popular way of reaching Beyoğlu for those alighting at the nearby Karaköy Pier.
Don't miss:
The commute takes approximately 90 seconds and trains run every 5 minutes.
What is it?
The work of the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı was built in between 1578-1583 to serve the levends (marine forces in the Ottoman navy) and was reopened to the public in 2012 after a major restoration.
Why go?
The hamam ritual is an unmissable experience for anyone visiting Istanbul and there's no better place to do it than inside this architectural masterpiece dating back half a millenium. Note that the hamam is open to women in the morning and to men in the afternoon.
Don't miss:
You can buy your own peştamal, the classic cotton hamam wrap, from the shop located outside the building.
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Kilic Ali Paşa Hamam
1 Hamam Sk.What is it?
The work of the renowned Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan, Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı was built in between 1578-1583 to serve the levends (marine forces in the Ottoman navy) and was reopened to the public in 2012 after a major restoration.
Why go?
The hamam ritual is an unmissable experience for anyone visiting Istanbul and there's no better place to do it than inside this architectural masterpiece dating back half a millenium. Note that the hamam is open to women in the morning and to men in the afternoon.
Don't miss:
You can buy your own peştamal, the classic cotton hamam wrap, from the shop located outside the building.
Built-in the 14th century, the Galata Tower looks out over the Bosphorus Strait toward Sultanahmet, and you can easily pick out features like the grounds of the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque from the top of the tower.
A visit to the tower to enjoy its views is one of the most fun things to do in Istanbul and allows you to grasp just how sprawling and enormous Istanbul really is.
If you’d like to stay and relax for a while, there’s even a restaurant on the top floor!
Unlike many historical towers, the Galata Tower has an elevator installed that is used to transport visitors most of the way up–so a visit to Galata Tower doesn’t actually involve much climbing at all.
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Galata Tower
Built-in the 14th century, the Galata Tower looks out over the Bosphorus Strait toward Sultanahmet, and you can easily pick out features like the grounds of the Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque from the top of the tower.
A visit to the tower to enjoy its views is one of the most fun things to do in Istanbul and allows you to grasp just how sprawling and enormous Istanbul really is.
If you’d like to stay and relax for a while, there’s even a restaurant on the top floor!
Unlike many historical towers, the Galata Tower has an elevator installed that is used to transport visitors most of the way up–so a visit to Galata Tower doesn’t actually involve much climbing at all.
Located in the middle of the Bosphorus Strait, this small, Byzantine-era tower is better known for its legends than any solid history.
As the legend goes, a sultan once heard a prophecy concerning his young daughter–that she would be bitten by a snake and killed on her 18th birthday.
Wanting to spare his daughter that fate, he built the Maiden’s Tower and placed her in it to keep her far away from any snakes.
Then, on her 18th birthday, he paid her a birthday visit… and the snake he accidentally transported into the tower via a fruit basket filled with gifts bit and killed the girl.
True story? Highly unlikely… but the tower lives on.
Today, you can visit the tower to enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul and to eat at the restaurant on the ground floor or cafe on the second.
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Torre del Harem
Salacak MevkiiLocated in the middle of the Bosphorus Strait, this small, Byzantine-era tower is better known for its legends than any solid history.
As the legend goes, a sultan once heard a prophecy concerning his young daughter–that she would be bitten by a snake and killed on her 18th birthday.
Wanting to spare his daughter that fate, he built the Maiden’s Tower and placed her in it to keep her far away from any snakes.
Then, on her 18th birthday, he paid her a birthday visit… and the snake he accidentally transported into the tower via a fruit basket filled with gifts bit and killed the girl.
True story? Highly unlikely… but the tower lives on.
Today, you can visit the tower to enjoy beautiful views of Istanbul and to eat at the restaurant on the ground floor or cafe on the second.
Yemek ortamı
World famours (Ugly Delicious on Netflix) finest döner in Istanbul
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Karadeniz Döner Asım Usta
No:6 Mumcu Bakkal SokağıWorld famours (Ugly Delicious on Netflix) finest döner in Istanbul
Joker No.19
19 Beşiktaş Cd.Premium cocktails
B.BLOK Bakery
35A Şair Nedim Cd.Best San Sebastian cakes of Turkey
This area is full of nice pubs and restaurants. Especially the fish restaurants around the fish market are nice places for dining, drinking and trying many different mezes (Small dishes, tapas) of Turkish cuisine
Eagle statue
10 Mumcu Bakkal SokağıThis area is full of nice pubs and restaurants. Especially the fish restaurants around the fish market are nice places for dining, drinking and trying many different mezes (Small dishes, tapas) of Turkish cuisine
Karakoy Gulluoglu
No:67 Kemankeş CaddesiThe best desert (Baklava) in Turkey
Simple but definitely delicious Turkish breakfast with eggs.
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Lades Menemen
11/12 11/12 11 Sadri Alışık Sk.Simple but definitely delicious Turkish breakfast with eggs.
What is it?
The main branch of the classic pudding shop Sütiş is among the most coveted weekend breakfast spots in Istanbul.
Why go?
Sütiş is a bit on the pricy side, but its breakfast spreads and egg dishes are fantastic, not to mention that you're sitting at the edge of the Bosphorus.
Don't miss:
A place to see and be seen, be prepared to encounter lots of fancy automobiles crowding the valet.
Emirgan Sütiş Arnavutköy
What is it?
The main branch of the classic pudding shop Sütiş is among the most coveted weekend breakfast spots in Istanbul.
Why go?
Sütiş is a bit on the pricy side, but its breakfast spreads and egg dishes are fantastic, not to mention that you're sitting at the edge of the Bosphorus.
Don't miss:
A place to see and be seen, be prepared to encounter lots of fancy automobiles crowding the valet.
What is it?
Known to be perhaps the go-to jazz bar in Istanbul, Nardis is situated at the foot of the Galata Tower.
Why go?
Nardis features live jazz music from local and international acts practically every night and is a must for visiting jazz enthusiasts.
Don't miss:
Nardis is a pretty intimate spot with a capacity of 120, so make sure you call them up in advance to reserve a table.
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Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.What is it?
Known to be perhaps the go-to jazz bar in Istanbul, Nardis is situated at the foot of the Galata Tower.
Why go?
Nardis features live jazz music from local and international acts practically every night and is a must for visiting jazz enthusiasts.
Don't miss:
Nardis is a pretty intimate spot with a capacity of 120, so make sure you call them up in advance to reserve a table.
What is it?
The iconic İnci Pastanesi opened in 1944 on İstiklal Caddesi, quickly becoming famous for its profiteroles and classic interior.
Why go?
In 2012, the gentrification that has driven almost all of the original small business owners on İstiklal also forced İnci to move to a nearby backstreet, abandoning its home of nearly seven decades. Though the new location isn't quite the same, the taste of its heavenly profiteroles hasn't changed in the slightest.
Don't miss:
As İnci remains open until midnight, its common practice around Beyoğlu to ditch dessert after dinner and head straight here for the real deal.
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İnci Pastanesi
18/A Mis Sk.What is it?
The iconic İnci Pastanesi opened in 1944 on İstiklal Caddesi, quickly becoming famous for its profiteroles and classic interior.
Why go?
In 2012, the gentrification that has driven almost all of the original small business owners on İstiklal also forced İnci to move to a nearby backstreet, abandoning its home of nearly seven decades. Though the new location isn't quite the same, the taste of its heavenly profiteroles hasn't changed in the slightest.
Don't miss:
As İnci remains open until midnight, its common practice around Beyoğlu to ditch dessert after dinner and head straight here for the real deal.
What is it?
Turkey's answer to the jacket potato, kumpir is a quintessential Istanbul street eat and a great way to fill up on the cheap.
Why go?
There is no better place to wolf down a baked potato the size of a human head than in Ortaköy, where you'll find a strip of stands serving kumpir that are wildly popular among tourists and locals alike. Pick your spud and toppings and see if you can take down the beast.
Don't miss:
Head over to the incredibly photogenic Ortaköy Mosque nearby to savour the seaside views while you eat on your feet.
Kumpir
No:1-3 Mecidiye Köprüsü Sk.What is it?
Turkey's answer to the jacket potato, kumpir is a quintessential Istanbul street eat and a great way to fill up on the cheap.
Why go?
There is no better place to wolf down a baked potato the size of a human head than in Ortaköy, where you'll find a strip of stands serving kumpir that are wildly popular among tourists and locals alike. Pick your spud and toppings and see if you can take down the beast.
Don't miss:
Head over to the incredibly photogenic Ortaköy Mosque nearby to savour the seaside views while you eat on your feet.
What is it?
Known to be perhaps the go-to blues bar in Istanbul, Ağaç Ev is situated at Kadıköy.
Why go?
Ağaç Ev features live blues music from local acts practically every night and is a must for visiting blues enthusiasts.
Don't miss:
Ağaç Ev is a pretty intimate spot with a capacity of 100, so make sure you call them up in advance to reserve a table.
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Ağaç Ev Kadıköy
No:13 B Osmancık Sk.What is it?
Known to be perhaps the go-to blues bar in Istanbul, Ağaç Ev is situated at Kadıköy.
Why go?
Ağaç Ev features live blues music from local acts practically every night and is a must for visiting blues enthusiasts.
Don't miss:
Ağaç Ev is a pretty intimate spot with a capacity of 100, so make sure you call them up in advance to reserve a table.
Consejos para la ciudad
Facilidad para moverse por la casa
Buying an Istanbul Card for public transportation
An Istanbul card would make your day easy during your stay in the city. As it is a crowded and heavy traffic Metropol, public transportation instead of taxis can be a wise choice.
No te pierdas
The Old City
The old Peninsula of Istanbul - Constantinople is not something to miss. The Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), Basilica Cistern, Topkapi Palace, Ancient Hippodrome Area, Archaeology Museum, Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar are all in the same area and you can visit them just by walking when you reach the site. To access the old city, a walk down the house to the Besiktas square and taking a single bus ride is enough. Or a 15-minute walk to the tram and a single tram ride to the old city is convenient too. But start this day early as visiting all these sites in a day is a big challenge.
No te pierdas
Dolmabahçe Palace And The Bosphorus Tour
The Dolmabahçe Palace is within walking distance and it is the final house of the Ottoman sultans. Do not miss visiting this museum. It is important to check the open and close days of the museum.
Plus the Bosphorus ferry tour is definitely a lovely attraction. Get a ticket for the Hop on Hop off Ferry rides at Besiktas port and start your tour. You may like to feed the seagulls following the ferries with some Turkish sesame bagels (Simit) while getting mesmerized with the nice view of the Bosphorus separating Asia and Europe
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Kadıköy & Moda
Istanbul, the only city in the world for being settled upon 2 continents, Asia and Europe, gives you the chance to pass from one continent to another frequently during the day. And it is a daily thing that people living here do. One of the bridges and underwater tunnels (For cars and the metro) can be fun too. Especially a ride one time from the bridge can give you good views, but still the easiest way is a ferry again so just had down to Besiktas port and take a ride to Kadıköy. When stepping at Asian side, do not forget to take a tour around Moda and Kadıköy and enjoy the small dense streets
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Princess Islands
Close to the Asian side of the city, you can visit the princess islands of Istanbul. The ferries to these islands can be accessed from Beşiktaş port. But don't forget the check the times.
Costumbres y cultura
The Whirling Dervishes Show at the HodjaPasha Culture Center
Please google whirling dervishes show and see if this traditional, tranced dance is interesting for you. The dervishes in the past used to go under trance while doing this dance and it was a way of praying to God. In case you would like to watch a show, make sure to book a show at HodjaPasha Culture Center. The place is close to the old city so you may want to book it to the evening of your old city visit.