Guidebook for Istanbul
Arts & Culture
A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, check out the small graveyard next door, where the carved fez perched upon the gravestone indicates the occupant's rank in the dervish hierarchy.
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Musée Galata Mevlevihanesi
No:15 Galip Dede Cd. A dancing hall of the mystical Mevlevi order, check out the small graveyard next door, where the carved fez perched upon the gravestone indicates the occupant's rank in the dervish hierarchy.
A private museum with a large painting collection and archaeological collections of measurement units and tools used in Asia Minor since antiquity and faiences of Kütahya
28 habitants recommandent
Pera Museum
A private museum with a large painting collection and archaeological collections of measurement units and tools used in Asia Minor since antiquity and faiences of Kütahya
They have good art exhibits for free and sometimes have French films in the cinema.
18 habitants recommandent
French Cultural Center
4 İstiklal Cad.They have good art exhibits for free and sometimes have French films in the cinema.
A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations. Including a cafe with a top notch menu and view.
618 habitants recommandent
Musée d'art moderne d'Istanbul
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations. Including a cafe with a top notch menu and view.
Sightseeing
Ride an elevator to the top,then walk the parapet for a 360 degree view of Istanbul, including the entire Sultanahmet peninsula: crowned by Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
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Tour de Galata
Ride an elevator to the top,then walk the parapet for a 360 degree view of Istanbul, including the entire Sultanahmet peninsula: crowned by Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia.
Although not at the size of Hagia Sophia, this is the largest church (still used for religious activities) in Turkey. It’s directly on Istiklal St, but somewhat hidden from view by its yard portal.
244 habitants recommandent
Église Saint-Antoine
171 İstiklal Cd.Although not at the size of Hagia Sophia, this is the largest church (still used for religious activities) in Turkey. It’s directly on Istiklal St, but somewhat hidden from view by its yard portal.
It was named in honour of the soldiers died in Crimean War of 1856, which was fought against Russia by the allied Ottoman and British Empires.
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Kırım Church
No:52 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.It was named in honour of the soldiers died in Crimean War of 1856, which was fought against Russia by the allied Ottoman and British Empires.
Food Scene
Better known as "French Street", is an alley of statues hanging from windows, featuring France-themed restaurants, cafes, and pubs housed in renovated, brightly-painted neo-classical buildings.
54 habitants recommandent
Cezayir Sokak
Cezayir SokakBetter known as "French Street", is an alley of statues hanging from windows, featuring France-themed restaurants, cafes, and pubs housed in renovated, brightly-painted neo-classical buildings.
Bereket Döner
20 İstiklal Cd.A quite good value restaurant featuring döner, and traditional Turkish cuisine.
Kızılkayalar Burger [9] is the locals' favourite, as it's the oldest one and known as the "inventor" of the spicy burgers, all stalls, which are open 24-hr and serve both as a sit-in and take-out
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Kizilkayalar
No:2/C Sıraselviler Cd.Kızılkayalar Burger [9] is the locals' favourite, as it's the oldest one and known as the "inventor" of the spicy burgers, all stalls, which are open 24-hr and serve both as a sit-in and take-out
Fish Market", next to Çiçek Pasajı and opposite Galatasaray Lisesi, on about the mid-point of Istiklal Avenue), there is a number of small eateries side by side, offering delicious fried mussels
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Balikpazari
Fish Market", next to Çiçek Pasajı and opposite Galatasaray Lisesi, on about the mid-point of Istiklal Avenue), there is a number of small eateries side by side, offering delicious fried mussels
mostly known for its meyhane style restaurants, where lively conversation is the main dish on every table, next to fish and Rakı that is.
234 habitants recommandent
Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade Sokakmostly known for its meyhane style restaurants, where lively conversation is the main dish on every table, next to fish and Rakı that is.
nice cafe-restaurant with a splendid view of the Bosphorus and the Topkapi Palace in Tunel, Beyoglu.
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Leb-i Derya
No:57 Kat:5 Kumbaracı Ykş.nice cafe-restaurant with a splendid view of the Bosphorus and the Topkapi Palace in Tunel, Beyoglu.
A vegetarian cafe serving healthy and home-style dishes in Beyoglu. Also has a backyard. Credit cards are accepted
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Zencefil
8 Kurabiye Sk.A vegetarian cafe serving healthy and home-style dishes in Beyoglu. Also has a backyard. Credit cards are accepted
For a breath-taking view of the city and a phenomenal mean, go to NuTeras, the restaurant located on top of a 17 story hotel near the Galata tower. Prices are rather steep, but it worths..
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NuTeras
67 Meşrutiyet Cd.For a breath-taking view of the city and a phenomenal mean, go to NuTeras, the restaurant located on top of a 17 story hotel near the Galata tower. Prices are rather steep, but it worths..
For some fine jazz, on the top level of the two-floored club there's a performance space where you can enjoy live funk/acid jazz/ blues Tuesday through Thursday
Jazz Cafe Istanbul
14 Hasnun Galip SokakFor some fine jazz, on the top level of the two-floored club there's a performance space where you can enjoy live funk/acid jazz/ blues Tuesday through Thursday
Drinks & Nightlife
KRAFT
Öğüt Sokakthats my special offer, you have free shots at your arrival and during your stay
Mojo Beyoglu
Rock
complex with three floor. Rıddim live is the performance hall of complex and you can listen rock pop and alternative kinds of music. İstanbul's best R&B-HipHop club is Rıddım
15 habitants recommandent
Rıddım Club
No:35/1 Sıraselviler Cd.complex with three floor. Rıddim live is the performance hall of complex and you can listen rock pop and alternative kinds of music. İstanbul's best R&B-HipHop club is Rıddım
Everything Else
Babylon Lounge
Jazz and world music