Category: Istanbul
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Top 9 Lunch Restaurants in Istanbul We Recommend
Food enthusiasts rejoice! After exploring the city, you must be hungry. Fortunately, Turkey is renowned for its diverse and delectable cuisine. Istanbul, in particular, excels in satisfying your appetite.Here are some Istanbul lunch restaurants for you! 1 – Lunch at a Popular Restaurant – Cookshop Cookshop is a chain restaurant that has a good deal of…
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7 Reasons Why You Should Go to Miniaturk
Turkey is a huge country. If you want to see the whole country, you need months and even years! There are so many places such as castles, archaeological remains, palaces, churches, mosques, and modern buildings to visit from the east to the west, from Kars to Edirne. There are archaeological sites of Byzantine times and…
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Istanbul Card – Everything You Need to Know in 2024
If you’re planning a trip to Istanbul, one of the most important things to consider is how you’ll get around the city. With so many options for public transportation, it can be overwhelming to figure out which one is the most convenient and cost-effective. That’s where the Istanbul Card comes in. In this comprehensive guide,…
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The 16 Best Things to Do in Istanbul in This Summer
Summer is the ideal season to revel in this magnificent city, with its captivating Bosphorus, bustling urban spaces, and rich historical landmarks. Although Istanbul typically experiences an average temperature range of 20 °C to 29 °C, it can get even warmer in the afternoon, reaching up to 38 °C due to humidity. However, as long…
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12 Things to Know Before Visiting Istanbul
Istanbul is one of the biggest tourist attractions in the world with more than 10 million tourists visiting the city each year. However, Istanbul is a gigantic city with its own unique and complex structure in that so many tourists may not always make to the best of their Istanbul tourists while trying to handle…
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Fatih Mosque Istanbul: A Guide to the Conqueror’s Legacy
While often overshadowed by the Blue Mosque and other famous sites, the Fatih Mosque holds immense historical and cultural significance. Brief History The Fatih Mosque, also known as the Conqueror’s Mosque, was commissioned by Mehmed the Conqueror, the legendary Ottoman emperor who captured Constantinople in 1453. Construction began in 1463 and the mosque was completed…
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14 Best Besiktas Restaurants (From a Local)
Besiktas, an old district of Istanbul, is a charming place full of history, culture, business, finance, and art. It combines the experiences of both historical and modern life. The diversity of Besiktas restaurants is evident in its many establishments, offering various cuisines and unique atmospheres. Here are some of the best restaurants in Besiktas 1-…
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15 Things to Do in The Princes’ Islands
Imagine a famous metropolitan in which everything you can think of exists including islands to escape! You imagined correctly; it is of course Istanbul we are talking about here. The city welcomes you with one of her numerous treasures: The Princes’ Islands. Let’s get to know these beauties, shall we? The Princes’ Islands (in plural…
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15 Things to Do in Istanbul in This Winter
Istanbul is beautiful year-round. In spring, trees blossom and a gentle breeze flows. In summer, there’s sun and cool sea air. Winter can be chilly, with temperatures ranging from -1 to 9 °C. Prepare for rain, wind, and snow by dressing appropriately and bringing moisturizer. Yet, there are still tons of things to do in…
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Top 10 Restaurants in Princes’ Islands
Whenever in Istanbul, but need a break from the noise and crowds of the metropolis, you only need a short ferry trip to get to the Princes’ Islands, a delightful car-free archipelago in the Sea of Marmara, just a few miles off Istanbul’s Asian shore. Starting as a place of exile for dethroned Byzantine royalty,…