Guidebook for Istanbul
Sightseeing
a quite large and still operating church on the edge of the main square of the largest city
Constantine's Church
176 Kalyoncu Kulluğu Cd.a quite large and still operating church on the edge of the main square of the largest city
Ride an elevator to the top (12 TL), 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
1235 locals recommend
Galata Tower
Ride an elevator to the top (12 TL), 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
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.
Sn. Antvan Katolik Kilisesi
171 İstiklal Caddesithis 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.
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. Still open for religious purposes
32 locals recommend
Kırım Church
No:52 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.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. Still open for religious purposes
Food Scene
Better known as Fransız Sokağı or La Rue Française, i.e. "French Street", is an alley of statues and geraniums hanging from windows, featuring France-themed restaurants, cafes, and pubs
54 locals recommend
Cezayir Sokak
Cezayir SokakBetter known as Fransız Sokağı or La Rue Française, i.e. "French Street", is an alley of statues and geraniums hanging from windows, featuring France-themed restaurants, cafes, and pubs
where lively conversation is the main dish on every table, next to fish and Rakı that is.
234 locals recommend
Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade Sokakwhere lively conversation is the main dish on every table, next to fish and Rakı that is.
A nice cafe-restaurant with a splendid view of the Bosphorus and the Topkapi Palace in Tunel, Beyoglu
116 locals recommend
Leb-i Derya
No:57 Kat:5 Kumbaracı Ykş.A 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..
48 locals recommend
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
38 locals recommend
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
Arts & Culture
A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations.
618 locals recommend
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
No:1/1 Meşrutiyet Cd.A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations.
A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations.
18 locals recommend
French Cultural Center
4 İstiklal Cad.A must see for anyone interested in contemporary Turkish art, this is a nice, organized museum with contemporary installations.
Drinks & Nightlife
Babylon
1 Silahşör Caddesi & Birahane SokakJazz and world music.
Rıddim live is the performance hall of complex and you can listen rock pop and alternative kinds of music.
15 locals recommend
Rıddım Club
No:35/1 Sıraselviler Cd.Rıddim live is the performance hall of complex and you can listen rock pop and alternative kinds of music.
Popular bar, café, restaurant and art gallery during the week, but on Friday and Saturday it’s club night with trance and techno music.
Dulcinea
Popular bar, café, restaurant and art gallery during the week, but on Friday and Saturday it’s club night with trance and techno music.
Mojo Beyoglu
Rock music