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Things to do in Istanbul

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Historical Monuments in Istanbul
Theodosian Walls
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With its 11 fortified gates and 92 towers, this double wall defended Constantinople for over 2,000 years. It is constructed of row
Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul
Kınalıada Island
From the port of Kabatas you can take a ferry to one of the Prícipes Islands, in the Marmara Sea. This is the first we went and it
Churches in Istanbul
Hagia Triada Greek Orthodox Church
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Trinity is very close to Taksim Square and its towers are visible from the square. The churc
Cities in Istanbul
Kumkapi District
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Kumpaki is a real Turkish neighborhood. It is best to visit in the evening or at night, a Friday or Saturday, in spring or autumn.
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
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Gardens in Istanbul
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Of Cultural Interest in Istanbul
Sureyya Opera House
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In Ecuador on Avenue Bahariye, getting off the tram you see the lovely historic Sureya Opera building. It has art deco architectur
Unusual Places in Istanbul
Sunset on the Bosphorous
One of the most famous sweets of Turkish cuisine is Baklava - thin wafers of pasta, brushed with butter, folded and stuffed with c
Of Touristic Interest in Istanbul
Sunset from Uskudar
Not what you think. Shortly before sunset, we caught a ferry for less than 3 € from Eminonu to Uskudar station and walked parallel
Mosques in Agva
Eminönü Mosque
My trip to Istanbul has been impressive and I recommend everyone that goes to visit. The city is perfect to take photos both day a
Shopping Malls in Istanbul
Soguk Cesme Medresesi
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This former Koranic school is now a craft bazaar in which each of the craft kiosks occupies one of the rooms facing the courtyard.
Historical Monuments in Istanbul
The German Fountain
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The German Fountain, an octagonal domed fountain in a neo-Byzantine style, was built by the German government in 1900 to mark the
Museums in Istanbul
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
On the shores of the Bosphorus is the Museum of Contemporary Art in Istanbul. While the building from outside is not anything spec
Palaces in Istanbul
Tiles of the Topkapi Palace
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The tiles of Topkapi Palace are the result of the close relationship of Sultan Mohamed II with the artisans of the time, based in
Of Touristic Interest in Istanbul
IDO Istanbul Sea Buses
IDO is a boat-bus of Istanbul, in the style of the famous Paris river boats, that began operating in 1987 in an attempt to allevia
Churches in Istanbul
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Churches in Istanbul
Pammakaristos Church
Pammakaristos Church, also known as the Church of the Blessed Mother of God (Theotokos Pamakaristos) is today partly a museum and
Of Touristic Interest in Istanbul
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