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Istanbul... is a dream city. Modern-classic, rich-poor, safe-dangerous, old-new, historical-lost everything, cultural-global, Europe-Asia :)

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  • History Buff
  • Foodie
  • Thrifty Traveller
  • Trendsetter
  • Like a Local

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21 Places

Hidiv Kasri

Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Arap Camii

Sacred & Religious Sites

Beylerbeyi Palace

Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Blue Mosque

Sacred & Religious Sites

Rahmi M. Koc Museum

Speciality Museums

Gelik Atakoy

Restaurants

Maiden's Tower

Restaurants

Topkapi Palace

History Museums

Sultanahmet District

Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods

Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)

Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites, History Museums

Bosphorus Strait

Bodies of Water

Basilica Cistern

Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites

Galata Tower

Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers

Taksim Square

Neighbourhoods

Golden Horn

Historic Walking Areas, Bodies of Water

Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii)

Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites

Dolmabahce Palace

Architectural Buildings

Ortakoy

Neighbourhoods

Cicek Pasaji

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Rumeli Fortress

Historic Sites, History Museums

Anadolu Kavagi

Historic Sites

Gokhan T's City Tips

  • Buy metro ticket and bus ticket seperately Try fish in bosphorus there are chip and luxure restaurants Try Turkish Kebab in "ocakbashi" restaurants (In front of the bbq style restaurants) Dont take a taxi, no need
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    Hidiv Kasri
    Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Famous, historical and good to have breakfast.. Try in morning time

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    Tips
    • Ticket needed and may be expensive some...
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #136 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Nice Palace with nice views 20/04/2017
    • ´'My Swiss Chalet'' 11/03/2016
    • Hidiv Kasri
    Address:
    Hidiv Yolu 32
    Cubuklu-Beykoz
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Other:
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    Arap Camii
    Sacred & Religious Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The one of the oldest mosque all wooden approximately from 1.000 years ago

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • no ticket, just among the streets
    Plan to stay:/
    Less than 1 hour
    From the community
    Ranked #227 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    • Oldest mosque in Istanbul 18/04/2017
    • Hidden Arab Mosque 04/09/2016
    • Arap Camii
    Phone:
    +90 212 237 6205
    Other:
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    Beylerbeyi Palace
    Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Ottoman style historical family residance, feel the presence

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Ticket needed, cheap
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #68 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Palace by the sea 17/04/2017
    • great history and also gallery ! 13/02/2017
    • Beylerbeyi Palace
    Address:
    Parte asiatica
    a orillas del Bosforo
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 321 9320
    Other:
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    Blue Mosque
    Sacred & Religious Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The famous mosque in Istanbul, no ticket, all free

    Good for
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • feel the presence
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #3 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Beautiful architecture 13/07/2017
    • Beautiful Mosaics 13/07/2017
    • Blue Mosque
    Address:
    Sultanahmet
    Sultanahmet Mah
    Istanbul 34122
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 518 1319
    Hours:
    Fri
    13:30 - 15:30
    Sat - Thu
    08:30 - 11:30
    13:00 - 14:30
    15:30 - 16:45
    Other:
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    Rahmi M. Koc Museum
    Speciality Museums
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The museum owned Koc family who has by the biggest Holding in Turkey: Subject is automotive...

    Good for
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Family
    • Trendsetter
    Tips
    • Ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #11 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • GOOD FOR ANY AGE 11/07/2017
    • Beautifully presented 04/07/2017
    • Rahmi M. Koc Museum
    Address:
    Haskoy Cad. No: 5
    Beyoglu, Haskoy
    Istanbul 34445
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 369 6600
    Other:
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    Gelik Atakoy
    Restaurants (Barbecue, Turkish)
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The famous meat restaurant in Istanbul, delicious and famous

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Family
    • Trendsetter
    Tips
    • Gelik Kebap is the best
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #821 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Traditional Meat Restaurant close to the Airport 21/06/2017
    • Traditional 23/05/2017
    • Gelik Atakoy
    Address:
    Sail yolu Mobil karsIsI Atakoy
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 560 7282
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    11:00 - 00:00
    Other:
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    Maiden's Tower
    Restaurants (Turkish, Bar, Barbecue, European)
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Maiden Tower has a good story and nice to be there

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    Tips
    • Ticket needed, there is a restaurant in the land
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #525 of 7,298 restaurants in Istanbul
    • Lovely 23/01/2017
    • Very over rated 17/07/2016
    • Maiden's Tower
    Address:
    Uskudar, Istanbul, Turkiye
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 342 4747
    Price range:
    US$ 70 - US$ 100
    Hours:
    Mon - Fri
    09:15 - 18:45
    Sat - Sun
    10:00 - 18:45
    20:15 - 00:30
    Other:
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    Topkapi Palace
    History Museums
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    Gokhan T Says:

    One of the best museum in Istanbul representing Ottoman and Early time of Turkish Republic

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    Tips
    • Ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #7 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Do not miss the Harem section! 13/07/2017
    • Magnifies the ottoman sultanate 13/07/2017
    • Topkapi Palace
    Address:
    Cankurtaran Mahallesi, Topkapi Palace Museum, 34122 Fatih/Istanbul, Turkey
    Gulhane Park, near Sultanahmet Square
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 522 4422
    Other:
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    Sultanahmet District
    Historic Walking Areas, Neighbourhoods
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The area is nice to buy something and discover back Street in Sultanahmet Area

    Good for
    • Hidden Gems
    • History Buff
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • No ticket, the area is free
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #4 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Get ready to walk! 13/07/2017
    • Let's call it old town! 13/07/2017
    • Sultanahmet District
    Address:
    Sultanahmet
    Istanbul 34012
    Turkey
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    Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
    Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites, History Museums
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Histrorical and famous. All muslims and Christians must see

    Good for
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    Tips
    • Ticket needed but cheap
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #1 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Another Must See 13/07/2017
    • great place 13/07/2017
    • Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
    Address:
    Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 522 1750
    Other:
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    Bosphorus Strait
    Bodies of Water
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Discover the Bosphorus..There are too many place to visit so try to be at the both side of Bosphorus. How? Take a publis boat, chip or luxure all available!

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Peace and Quiet Seeker
    • Must See
    • Luxury Traveller
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    • Family
    Tips
    • Try fish always..but just from the sea
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #8 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Tour of the golden horn 13/07/2017
    • Narrow body of water seperates old and modern architectures 13/07/2017
    • Bosphorus Strait
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    Basilica Cistern
    Ancient Ruins, Architectural Buildings, Historic Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    One of the best museum in Istanbul, from the ages... Under ground!

    Good for
    • Must See
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Trendsetter
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #6 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Beat the heat! 13/07/2017
    • A place that you must visit. 12/07/2017
    • Basilica Cistern
    Address:
    Alemdar Mahallesi, Yerebatan Caddesi, No:1/3
    Istanbul 34410
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 512 1570
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    09:00 - 17:30
    Other:
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    Galata Tower
    Historic Sites, Observation Decks & Towers
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Galata Tower from ages..Galata Chevalier... You must see the tower and try some delicious food in Galata

    Good for
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    Tips
    • Ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    1-2 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #20 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Wonderful view, worth the wait 13/07/2017
    • Galata tower 12/07/2017
    • Galata Tower
    Address:
    Buyuk Hendek Cad.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 293 8180
    Other:
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    Taksim Square
    Neighbourhoods
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Taksim Square is the biggest and crowded area in Istanbul.. Hotels, restaurants, suvenir and gifts

    Good for
    • Shopping Fanatic
    • Family
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • No ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #67 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    • You should always visit.... 13/07/2017
    • Monument of Republic 12/07/2017
    • Taksim Square
    Address:
    Gumussuyu Mh.
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul 34437
    Turkey
    Hours:
    Sun - Sat
    00:00 - 23:59
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    Golden Horn
    Historic Walking Areas, Bodies of Water
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Golden Horn... Try cheap bread&fish in boat-bbq with a drink Ask the strories of Golden Horn

    Good for
    • Family
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Try soem fish in bbg&boat style
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #39 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Holiday Trip 04/07/2017
    • Try to get a hotel in this area and you are near every thing 26/06/2017
    • Golden Horn
    Address:
    Halic
    Eminonu/Cagaloglu, Fatih
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Other:
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    Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii)
    Architectural Buildings, Sacred & Religious Sites, Historic Sites
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    Gokhan T Says:

    Discover the historical mosque and listen Eyüp Soultan

    Good for
    • History Buff
    • Family
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Trendsetter
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • No ticket needed, obey the islamic rules (easy)
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #15 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Historical yet overlooked 11/07/2017
    • Really blessed place 08/07/2017
    • Eyup Sultan Mosque (Eyup Sultan Camii)
    Address:
    Camii Kebir Caddesi
    Eyüp. Meydani
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    0096597777110
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    Dolmabahce Palace
    Architectural Buildings
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    Gokhan T Says:

    One of the best in Istanbul... Discover the hidden place of Dolmabahce

    Good for
    • Art and Architecture Lover
    • Hidden Gems
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • Ticket needed
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #10 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Amazing 11/07/2017
    • Beautiful palace 11/07/2017
    • Dolmabahce Palace
    Phone:
    +90 212 236 9000
    Hours:
    Tue - Sun
    09:00 - 16:00
    Other:
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    Ortakoy
    Neighbourhoods
    See more photos
    Gokhan T Says:

    You can see historical bplacess hand-make bazaars. Take a seat in a cafee in Ortaköy seaside

    Good for
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Hidden Gems
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • Open area all free to visit everywhere
    Plan to stay:/
    More than 3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #27 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Must go 13/07/2017
    • a place to visit 11/07/2017
    • Ortakoy
    Address:
    Bosphorus suburbs
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Other:
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    Cicek Pasaji
    Points of Interest & Landmarks
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The historical place give you a chance to taste local foods.

    Good for
    • Foodie
    • Like a Local
    Tips
    • No ticket needed, it is a free area for shopping and food
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #130 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    • Ceneviz meyhanesi istanbul 10/07/2017
    • Nice pasage 27/06/2017
    • Cicek Pasaji
    Address:
    Huseyinaga Mh
    Beyoglu
    Istanbul
    Turkey
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    Rumeli Fortress
    Historic Sites, History Museums
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    Gokhan T Says:

    The historical place for you.. There are not soo many things to see but if you enjoy climbing the Wall and be a part of towers so visit..

    Good for
    • History Buff
    Tips
    • Not Crowded whenever you go there wont be a problem in day time
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #35 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Awesome 13/07/2017
    • Looks more impressive from the boat 11/07/2017
    • Rumeli Fortress
    Address:
    Tarabya Yenikoy Cad.
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 212 263 5305
    Other:
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    Anadolu Kavagi
    Historic Sites
    See more photos
    Gokhan T Says:

    Boats, fish and seaside in Istanbul... One of the best seaside area in Istanbul

    Good for
    • Family
    • Thrifty Traveller
    • Like a Local
    Plan to stay:/
    2-3 hours
    From the community
    Ranked #89 of 1,057 things to do in Istanbul
    Certificate of Excellence 2014
    • Splendid! 11/05/2017
    • Nice location but not much to do 19/04/2017
    • Anadolu Kavagi
    Address:
    Anadolu KavagI
    Istanbul
    Turkey
    Phone:
    +90 216 320 2056
    Other:
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