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ISTANBUL
ISTANBUL:
SIGHTS & EATS
From Fall 2012 trip.
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GALATA KULESI
Historic Site
Medieval tower with panoramic views of
the Bosphorus Strait.
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JENNFIER'S HAMAM
Flea Market
Turkish towels made w/ organic, weaving
tradition (not machine-made). Owned by
Canadian in Arasta Bazaar #135. There is a
fake store nearby in the same alley!
Bereketzade Mah. Büyük Hendek Cad. Galata,
Beyoğlu, İstanbul
+90 212 293 8180 www.galatatower.net
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KAPALıçARşı | GRAND BAZAAR
Historic Site
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TOPKAPı SARAYı
History Museum
Very touristy, but no list is complete
without this.
A full day. Be sure to also get tickets for
the harems. Amazing photo ops but
respect the fragility of these ancient
artifacts.
Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
www.grandbazaarjewelers.com
Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
+90 212 512 0480 www.topkapisarayi.gov.tr
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AYASOFYA | HAGIA SOPHIA
History Museum
Official guided tour is just a few more $$
and is excellent! My favorite building - so
much history and architecture within.
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İSTIKLAL CADDESI
Street
Busy, fun street. Lots of street food: look
for hand-squeezed pomegranate juice,
roasted chestnuts, sesame pastry bread,
dondurma ice cream (w/ orchid extract)
Yerebatan Cad. Sultanahmet, İstanbul, İstanbul
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ÇIYA SOFRASı
Turkish
Mezes at Anthony Bourdainrecommended restaurant in Kadikoy. By
weight.
Caferağa Mah. Güneşlibahçe Sk. No:43, İstanbul,
İstanbul
+90 216 330 3190 ciya.com.tr
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SÜLEYMANIYE CAMII
Mosque
ARASTA ÇARşıSı (BAZAAR)
Mall
Market that is less crowded than others.
Sultanahmet, İstanbul, İstanbul
MıSıR ÇARşıSı
Historic Site
Majestic mosque, the largest in the city.
Not as crowded as the Blue Mosque.
More interesting items than the Grand
Bazar. Quite touristy.
Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cad. Süleymaniye, Fatih,
İstanbul
+90 212 522 0298
Ragıp Gümüşpala Cad. Eminönü, Fatih, İstanbul
+90 212 513 6597 www.misircarsisi.org
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SULTANAHMET CAMII
Mosque
Known for it's blue dome. Ladies, wear a
scarf. They have some available.
Atmeydanı Cad. Sultanahmet, İstanbul, İstanbul
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HACı NIYAZI EFENDI
Café
THE best store for fresh Turkish delights
w/ big variety of flavors. It's a little stand
inside a courtyard full of restaurants.
Have them pack a box for you.
Çiçek Pasajı, İstanbul, İstanbul
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Historic Site
Amazing ancient underground cisterns.
Check out the 2 Medusa head pillars!
Sultan Ahmet Mah. Yerebatan Cad. No:13 Fatih,
İstanbul, İstanbul
+90 212 522 1259
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ÇEMBERLITAş HAMAMı
Bath House
Turkish bath with separate M/F sections.
It's a good idea to get the tourist experience
for women. Tip the lady a couple of lira
before she scrubs you down.
Mollafenari Mah. Vezirhan Caddesi No: Çemberlitaş,
İstanbul, İstanbul
+90 212 522 7974 www.cemberlitashamami.com
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KıZıLKAYALAR
Burgers
Wet burgers are a delicious late night
snack.
Sıraselviler Cad. No:6 Beyoğlu (Taksim Meydanı),
İstanbul, İstanbul
+90 212 243 6353 www.kizilkayalar.com.tr
CATHERINE HO
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