With department stores, fashion garment stores, elegant shops offering world famous brands, restaurants, pubs & cafés, Bağdat Avenue can also be considered as a large open-air shopping mall. Read more.
Don't come here if you are having a bad day, its always full of very pushy people, except weekdays
It has a good view of the marina and the sea, has cool retro design, fun modern music that won’t bother you no matter what type of music you listen to, a diverse menu and inexpensive prices
One of the city's most striking landmarks is a high, cone-capped cylinder tower that dominates the skyline and offers a panoramic vista of Old Istanbul.
Go to the Topkapi Palace and see the place from which the sultans ruled half the known world for 400 years. See many artifacts like swords, daggers, jewels, royal clothes, ceramics, etc. Read more.
No Istanbul trip is complete without this. Learn about the seat of Ottoman Power while exploring its design and structure. Don't miss the Imperial Treasure and make sure to visit all four courts.
Amid Istanbul's many surprises, few places can be more unexpectedly romantic than the wonderful Yerebatan Cistern, which lurks underground just across the tram lines from Hagia Sophia.
Haghia Sophia is considered one of the finest architectural works in the world. Although it was occasionally damaged and repaired, its essence remains untouched especially since 1453.
The lower deck – directly under the walkway – is home to restaurants, bars and tea-houses with ringside waterfront seating for boat watching and cheap beers.
One of the best places to shop in Istanbul. From jewelry to carpets, from ceramics to spices, this covered market has it all. Practice your haggling skills, and prepare to bargain for hours here.
Consisting of 3 museums (Archaeological, Ancient Orient, and Islamic Art), this place is where you'll learn and see exhibitions of both local and international arifacts on early civilizatio
Also known as the Maiden's Tower, this tower built in 408 BC still stands beautifully today. Take a boat trip to this former lighthouse to admire city views from the cafe and restaurant inside.
Also known as the Blue Mosque, this world-famous attraction is a definite must-see. The facade is already so impressive, but wait 'til you see the intricate details inside (don't miss the mirhab).
a cozy place to walk with your loved ones. this small town has some nice cafes and restaurants with Bosphorus view and/or Goksu river.
A must see for the view. Don't expect the best food or service. Ideal for an afternoon drink.
the France street is such a place that u re going to find the real desire for only a goblet of wine ...
Great spot for tourists and locals... but not too touristy. Head to Pierre Loti for a scenic lookout - look down at the rest of the city.
Come up here to sit at the spot where the French novelist supposedly found inspiration, even though the view that will greet you is far more built-up than the one that so enthralled him.
At international arrivals' waiting spot: on the column to the left there is an electric plug on the bottom, hidden under cover! Ideal to charge your iPhone while waiting to meet someone for long time!
Прекрасные виды на Босфор! Громадная крепость! Есть где полазить, но берите удобную обувь! Высоко и идти по ступеням по краю крепостных стен.
This is where the Roman Chariot Races took place once brought to Constantinople. Emperor Theodosius I (379-395) brought the obelisk to Istanbul. It took 32 days to raise it in its current location.
Located in Sultanahmet Square, the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is home to great collectionf of beautiful designs of carpets, tiles, calligraphy, and a lot more well-preserved historical items.
