Guidebook for Istanbul
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Christendom’s largest cathedral for almost a thousand years; Emperor Justinian’s influential architectural masterpiece from the sixth century. Converted into a mosque, now a museum with exhibits.
1014 locals recommend
Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıChristendom’s largest cathedral for almost a thousand years; Emperor Justinian’s influential architectural masterpiece from the sixth century. Converted into a mosque, now a museum with exhibits.
Originally built in the 4th century as the 'Church of the Holy Savior Outside the Walls' or 'in the Country' (chora), it was indeed outside the walls built by Constantine the Great.
142 locals recommend
Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.Originally built in the 4th century as the 'Church of the Holy Savior Outside the Walls' or 'in the Country' (chora), it was indeed outside the walls built by Constantine the Great.
Hilly woods dotted with imperial pavilions now serving as tea houses and exhibition sites. On the grounds of nearby Çırağan Palace, where Sultan Abdulhamid II moved the seat of the Ottoman government.
195 locals recommend
Yıldız Park
Çırağan CaddesiHilly woods dotted with imperial pavilions now serving as tea houses and exhibition sites. On the grounds of nearby Çırağan Palace, where Sultan Abdulhamid II moved the seat of the Ottoman government.
Hauntingly lit sixth-century columns and vaulted ceilings; the largest of several hundred ancient water reservoirs beneath the city’s surface. Yerebatan Caddesi 13, Sultanahmet; tel. 90 212 522 1259
638 locals recommend
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.Hauntingly lit sixth-century columns and vaulted ceilings; the largest of several hundred ancient water reservoirs beneath the city’s surface. Yerebatan Caddesi 13, Sultanahmet; tel. 90 212 522 1259
Arts & Culture
İstanbul Modern embraces a global vision to collect, preserve, exhibit and document works of modern and contemporary art and make them accessible to art lovers.
http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.İstanbul Modern embraces a global vision to collect, preserve, exhibit and document works of modern and contemporary art and make them accessible to art lovers.
http://www.istanbulmodern.org/en
Sightseeing
İstiklal Street is one of the most famous avenue in Istanbul, visited by nearly 3 million people in a day. http://www.panoramikistanbul.com/istiklal-caddesi-avenue.html
6 locals recommend
Cadde-i Kebir Restaurant
10/2 İmam Adnan Sk.İstiklal Street is one of the most famous avenue in Istanbul, visited by nearly 3 million people in a day. http://www.panoramikistanbul.com/istiklal-caddesi-avenue.html
The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galata_Tower
A'pera
The tower was built as Christea Turris (Tower of Christ) in 1348 during an expansion of the Genoese colony in Constantinople. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galata_Tower
Food Scene
Very popular with those living in the area, it is better known as an esnaf or tradesmen restaurant than as an eatery that specializes in Circassian food.
126 locals recommend
Ficcin
No:13/1 Kallavi Sk.Very popular with those living in the area, it is better known as an esnaf or tradesmen restaurant than as an eatery that specializes in Circassian food.
You should ordered “oh la la beatrice”. It's incredibly tasty and deliciously charming! Hazelnut Hot Chocolate is also great. ;)
Emir Nevruz Sokak
Emir Nevruz SokakYou should ordered “oh la la beatrice”. It's incredibly tasty and deliciously charming! Hazelnut Hot Chocolate is also great. ;)