Find this wonderful, relaxing place and order a nargile (water pipe) with a glass of çay or a Turkish coffee. Read more.
A must-visit for every tourist to Istanbul as the whirling dervishes are mesmerizing but sadly, no photography allowed.
Topkapi palace was the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans and the center of state administration about 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecit.
Also known as the "Rosehouse Park," this place adjacent to thhe Topkapi Palace is Istanbul's oldest park. Lined with trees and a pedestrian paths, this is a great place for relaxed strolling.
The 6th-century church of Hagia Sophia that dominates the Istanbul skyline is one of the best known and most visited sites of the historic peninsula.
Excellent Southeastern food. I love it! Try 'cıvıklı' and the yogurt. Spare some appetite for desert 'tel kadayıf'.
Here you can buy a little gifts for your friends. Turkish tea and coffee. Metal coffee sets, tea glasses, plates, spoon. The price is 5 times cheaper than on the street)
Very nice music, people, design and of course coffee. Perfect place to make a pause while walking through overcrowded streets and markets.
Since 1871 this family run business has made the Turkish coffee famous worldwide. Wait in the long line for a cup or go near the front window and grab a pack of freshly roasted coffee to make at home.
Best place to take turkish coffee in Istanbul, medieval courtyard with trees and fountain by Suleymanyia Camii.
At the Galata district is this medieval stone tower--one of the city's tallest structures. You can hang out at the restaurant and cafe at the upper floors (you can catch great city views from here).
Standing on the site of the original Byzantine city, the district known as Sultanahmet is the heart of tourist Istanbul, with many of the most important attractions dotted around it.
This significant complex is home to 3 centers: the Archeology Museum, the Tiled Kiosk of Sultan Ahmet and the Museum of the Ancient Orient. They provide a rich collection of a long period of time.
My favorite mosque in the city, don't miss it! It wasn't crowded with tourists like the Blue Mosque or New Mosque, and the tiles inside were breathtaking.
Any shopping lover will appreciate bargaining at the Grand Bazaar. With over 5,000 vendors, this shopping extravaganza is a great way to shop for Turkish treasures
Marvel at different collections of contemporary art by talented Turkish artists. Don't miss the book installation suspended over the library. Open Tuesday-Sunday at 10am to 6pm, Thursday at 10am-8pm.
