First time in Beyoglu-Istanbul
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The best way to enjoy this sight is to live directly in the surrounding houses of this historic tower. You are immersed in the cosmopolitan neighborhoods that offer a warm welcome and you are immediately part of this wonderful family culture.
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Galata Kulesi
Galata KulesiThe best way to enjoy this sight is to live directly in the surrounding houses of this historic tower. You are immersed in the cosmopolitan neighborhoods that offer a warm welcome and you are immediately part of this wonderful family culture.
The Galata Mevlevi Museum, or tekke, is widely known and authentic Mevlevi Whirling Dervish hall.
With its historical Main Door, Galata Mevlevi Lodge awaits you at one end of İstiklal Street of Beyoğlu, and to the left at the beginning of Galip Dede Street. This lodge would be referred to as Galata or Kulekapısı Mevlevi Lodge or Galip Dede Tekke, during the Ottoman era. It was established in 1491 and represents the most important Ottoman works in Beyoğlu along with Galata Palace School. In 1975, it was opened to visitors as Divan Literature Museum before it was reorganized as Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum in 2011.
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Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi
No:15 Galip Dede Cd.The Galata Mevlevi Museum, or tekke, is widely known and authentic Mevlevi Whirling Dervish hall.
With its historical Main Door, Galata Mevlevi Lodge awaits you at one end of İstiklal Street of Beyoğlu, and to the left at the beginning of Galip Dede Street. This lodge would be referred to as Galata or Kulekapısı Mevlevi Lodge or Galip Dede Tekke, during the Ottoman era. It was established in 1491 and represents the most important Ottoman works in Beyoğlu along with Galata Palace School. In 1975, it was opened to visitors as Divan Literature Museum before it was reorganized as Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum in 2011.
Hagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) can be considered as the best and the most visited sights in Istanbul together with the neighboring Topkapi Palace. Hagia Sophia is a former church and museum and declared as one of the world’s greatest architectural works and accepted as the 8th wonder of the world.
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Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia (Ayasofya in Turkish) can be considered as the best and the most visited sights in Istanbul together with the neighboring Topkapi Palace. Hagia Sophia is a former church and museum and declared as one of the world’s greatest architectural works and accepted as the 8th wonder of the world.
Istanbul is full of surprises, which you’re likely to stumble upon around every corner. It’s rich and complex history has left traces on its surface, that each reveal a little more of its past. Or that’s how it feels, at least, when you enter the gardens of the Crimean Memorial Church, in Galata. The Crimea Memorial Church, also known as Christ Church, is a Church of England church in the Beyoglu - Taksim district of Istanbul, Turkey.
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Kırım Church
No:52 Serdar-ı Ekrem Cd.Istanbul is full of surprises, which you’re likely to stumble upon around every corner. It’s rich and complex history has left traces on its surface, that each reveal a little more of its past. Or that’s how it feels, at least, when you enter the gardens of the Crimean Memorial Church, in Galata. The Crimea Memorial Church, also known as Christ Church, is a Church of England church in the Beyoglu - Taksim district of Istanbul, Turkey.
The building lies in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, in the neighborhood of Karaköy (medieval Galata), on Galata Mahkemesi Sokak, not far from the northern shores of the Golden Horn. It is surrounded by artisan shops.
Arap Camii
The building lies in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district, in the neighborhood of Karaköy (medieval Galata), on Galata Mahkemesi Sokak, not far from the northern shores of the Golden Horn. It is surrounded by artisan shops.
Pera Museum (Turkish: Pera Müzesi) is an art museum in the Tepebaşı quarter of the Beyoğlu (Pera) district in Istanbul, Turkey, at Meşrutiyet Avenue No. 65 (adjacent to İstiklal Avenue and in close proximity to Taksim Square.) It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th-century art. Pera Museum hosts regular, international loan exhibitions, in addition to holding permanent collections of Orientalist Paintings, Anatolian Weights and Measures, and Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics.
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Museo Pera
65 Meşrutiyet Cd.Pera Museum (Turkish: Pera Müzesi) is an art museum in the Tepebaşı quarter of the Beyoğlu (Pera) district in Istanbul, Turkey, at Meşrutiyet Avenue No. 65 (adjacent to İstiklal Avenue and in close proximity to Taksim Square.) It has a particular focus on Orientalism in 19th-century art. Pera Museum hosts regular, international loan exhibitions, in addition to holding permanent collections of Orientalist Paintings, Anatolian Weights and Measures, and Kütahya Tiles and Ceramics.
The Hagia Triada ("Holy Trinity"; Greek: Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Τριάδος, romanized: Ierós Naós Agías Triádos; Turkish: Aya Triada Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi) is a Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul, Turkey. The building was erected in 1880 and is considered the largest Greek Orthodox shrine in Istanbul today. The church is located in the district of Beyoğlu, in the neighborhood of Katip Çelebi, on Meşelik sokak, near Taksim Square. The church has exquisite paintings and sculptures and is worth a visit.
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Hagia Triada Church
The Hagia Triada ("Holy Trinity"; Greek: Ιερός Ναός Αγίας Τριάδος, romanized: Ierós Naós Agías Triádos; Turkish: Aya Triada Rum Ortodoks Kilisesi) is a Greek Orthodox church in Istanbul, Turkey. The building was erected in 1880 and is considered the largest Greek Orthodox shrine in Istanbul today. The church is located in the district of Beyoğlu, in the neighborhood of Katip Çelebi, on Meşelik sokak, near Taksim Square. The church has exquisite paintings and sculptures and is worth a visit.
"Streetcar Cafe (Tramvay Cafe)"
You won't miss this little cafe in the nostalgia train wagon. They also serve drinks to the seats outside.
Streetcar Cafe
166A İstiklal Cd."Streetcar Cafe (Tramvay Cafe)"
You won't miss this little cafe in the nostalgia train wagon. They also serve drinks to the seats outside.
At the end of Istiklal Street is Taksim Square with a large park behind it.
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Taksim Square
At the end of Istiklal Street is Taksim Square with a large park behind it.
Shopping Lane
It is nice to walk down Gallipdede alley with its stores and bars/restaurants, some of them offering their guests roof terraces with a great view of Istanbul. In their immediate neighborhood you can discover walls covered with colorful and meaningful street art. This shows that Istanbul is very much alive behind the centers of tourism. Just great!
Galip Dede Caddesi
Galip Dede CaddesiIt is nice to walk down Gallipdede alley with its stores and bars/restaurants, some of them offering their guests roof terraces with a great view of Istanbul. In their immediate neighborhood you can discover walls covered with colorful and meaningful street art. This shows that Istanbul is very much alive behind the centers of tourism. Just great!
When it comes to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Avenue), it is a must for all travelers in Istanbul. Istiklal Street which means “Independence Avenue” is a 1,5 km. long colorful pedestrian street and grand boulevard cutting through Beyoglu and full of all kind of shops, restaurants, cafes, street shows and it is located by the Taksim Square. The nostalgic tram runs through the length of the Istiklal Street. Istiklal Street is also one of the best places to see in Istanbul. Istiklal Street is the busiest street in Istanbul. And, every single day and night, in both summer and winter, on any hour of the day you can always see a flood of both locals and tourists here. It is situated within the district of Beyoglu, formerly called Pera, which is the center of arts and culture. Istiklal Street runs all the way from the Taksim Square, northern end, and ends at the Tunel Square, southern end, which leads to Galipdede Street and than to famous Galata Mevlevihanesi (Dervish Lodge) with its historic gate and if you go further downhill, to famous Galata Tower. On the half way, there is a break on the Galatarasay square.
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Istiklal Caddesi
İstiklal CaddesiWhen it comes to Istiklal Street (Istiklal Avenue), it is a must for all travelers in Istanbul. Istiklal Street which means “Independence Avenue” is a 1,5 km. long colorful pedestrian street and grand boulevard cutting through Beyoglu and full of all kind of shops, restaurants, cafes, street shows and it is located by the Taksim Square. The nostalgic tram runs through the length of the Istiklal Street. Istiklal Street is also one of the best places to see in Istanbul. Istiklal Street is the busiest street in Istanbul. And, every single day and night, in both summer and winter, on any hour of the day you can always see a flood of both locals and tourists here. It is situated within the district of Beyoglu, formerly called Pera, which is the center of arts and culture. Istiklal Street runs all the way from the Taksim Square, northern end, and ends at the Tunel Square, southern end, which leads to Galipdede Street and than to famous Galata Mevlevihanesi (Dervish Lodge) with its historic gate and if you go further downhill, to famous Galata Tower. On the half way, there is a break on the Galatarasay square.
Since the middle of the 15th century, it has been the most famous bazaar in Istanbul and the shopping mecca par excellence. Up to half a million people cavort here every day on an area of no less than 20,000 square meters.
Here you can find everything your heart desires. Whether snacks to take away or gifts for your loved ones. In the midst of the flair of the old Orient, you will be enchanted by the fragrant and visual delights.
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Gran Bazar
Beyazıt CaddesiSince the middle of the 15th century, it has been the most famous bazaar in Istanbul and the shopping mecca par excellence. Up to half a million people cavort here every day on an area of no less than 20,000 square meters.
Here you can find everything your heart desires. Whether snacks to take away or gifts for your loved ones. In the midst of the flair of the old Orient, you will be enchanted by the fragrant and visual delights.
Gastroszene
The founder of the 'Ara Cafe' is none other than Ara Güler himself. In his restaurant you can eat very well a la carte, with regularly changing dishes.
For the kitchen of this à la carte restaurant, this means more work and greater uncertainty in planning, because à la carte dishes have to be cooked and prepared in small quantities à la minute, i.e. at the same time on time for serving, and much more ingredients have to be provided for this than is the case, for example, when only a few unchanging menus are offered.
It is especially pleasing that you can also order vegan food at Cafe Ara. The staff is responsive to your wishes and that is really something special.
If you are going out to dinner, I recommend that you reserve a table in advance. The restaurant is very popular in the inner seating area, not only because the food is prepared here in the highest quality but also because of the charming vintage interior and all the authentic photos that Ara Güler took.
To his photos:
Ara Güler photographed not only the daily hustle and bustle of this wonderful city but also people like Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi, Bertrand Russell, Maria Callas, Alfred Hitchcock, Salvador Dalí and Picasso.
What I regret is that there are no photographs of e.g. Dali in the restaurant.
If you like good food in a dignified atmosphere, you will love the 'Ara Cafe'!
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Cafe Ara
2 Ara Güler SokağıThe founder of the 'Ara Cafe' is none other than Ara Güler himself. In his restaurant you can eat very well a la carte, with regularly changing dishes.
For the kitchen of this à la carte restaurant, this means more work and greater uncertainty in planning, because à la carte dishes have to be cooked and prepared in small quantities à la minute, i.e. at the same time on time for serving, and much more ingredients have to be provided for this than is the case, for example, when only a few unchanging menus are offered.
It is especially pleasing that you can also order vegan food at Cafe Ara. The staff is responsive to your wishes and that is really something special.
If you are going out to dinner, I recommend that you reserve a table in advance. The restaurant is very popular in the inner seating area, not only because the food is prepared here in the highest quality but also because of the charming vintage interior and all the authentic photos that Ara Güler took.
To his photos:
Ara Güler photographed not only the daily hustle and bustle of this wonderful city but also people like Winston Churchill, Indira Gandhi, Bertrand Russell, Maria Callas, Alfred Hitchcock, Salvador Dalí and Picasso.
What I regret is that there are no photographs of e.g. Dali in the restaurant.
If you like good food in a dignified atmosphere, you will love the 'Ara Cafe'!
The Guardian Newspaper, which compiles the top 10 Gar restaurants in Europe, took the Orient Express, which has been serving in Sirkeci Gari since 1890, in the 7th place. The newspaper portrayed the Orient Express as a “calm paradise in a curcunic station.”
The Orient Express Restaurant employs competent chefs who can prepare (absolutely delicious!) vegan main dishes for you. The vegan dishes are not on the menu but you can get them, thanks to a female regular guest from Europe - since the opening of this restaurant she has made the chefs extremely well accustomed to vegan food.
That's why I give you the tip:
Do not use the word "vegan". Just say that you don't want to have anything of animals in your food - the staff will be fine with that.
When you go out to dinner in the evening, you should reserve a table. During the day this is not necessary, you always get a seat.
Orient Express Restaurant
No:2 Sirkeci İstasyon Cd.The Guardian Newspaper, which compiles the top 10 Gar restaurants in Europe, took the Orient Express, which has been serving in Sirkeci Gari since 1890, in the 7th place. The newspaper portrayed the Orient Express as a “calm paradise in a curcunic station.”
The Orient Express Restaurant employs competent chefs who can prepare (absolutely delicious!) vegan main dishes for you. The vegan dishes are not on the menu but you can get them, thanks to a female regular guest from Europe - since the opening of this restaurant she has made the chefs extremely well accustomed to vegan food.
That's why I give you the tip:
Do not use the word "vegan". Just say that you don't want to have anything of animals in your food - the staff will be fine with that.
When you go out to dinner in the evening, you should reserve a table. During the day this is not necessary, you always get a seat.
Good food, cold beer and live jazz music - this is what you will find at the Nardis Jazz Club, which you should definitely visit.
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Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.Good food, cold beer and live jazz music - this is what you will find at the Nardis Jazz Club, which you should definitely visit.
The 'Nola' offers good food and delicious coffee variations. The interior is elegant. The design elements are a harmonious composition between art painting and industrial design.
A very good place to have dinner with your partner.
Nola Galata İstanbul Restaurant
Galata Kulesi SokakThe 'Nola' offers good food and delicious coffee variations. The interior is elegant. The design elements are a harmonious composition between art painting and industrial design.
A very good place to have dinner with your partner.
Nevizade is a popular street and night time entertainment area that is situated at the back of the Flower Passage, in the middle of Istiklal Street, where visitors may enjoy the lively atmosphere of its narrow streets with eateries, cafes, fish restaurants, meyhanes, dining places and more.
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Nevizade Sokak
Nevizade SokakNevizade is a popular street and night time entertainment area that is situated at the back of the Flower Passage, in the middle of Istiklal Street, where visitors may enjoy the lively atmosphere of its narrow streets with eateries, cafes, fish restaurants, meyhanes, dining places and more.
In the immediate vicinity, you can have breakfast at Sirin Bakery and then explore the city.
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Şirin Fırın | Bakery
No:16/A Büyük Hendek Cd.In the immediate vicinity, you can have breakfast at Sirin Bakery and then explore the city.
Lavazza Best Coffee Shop
2/A Büyük Hendek Cd.You don't have to look for the Lavazza, you can find it right at your feet.
Make sure you visit this bar, because it is well hidden ;o)
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Snog Roof Bar
No:56 Kat:4 Galip Dede Cd.Make sure you visit this bar, because it is well hidden ;o)
Latife Türk Kahvecisi
No:85 Galip Dede Cd.This is a street cafe right on Galipdede Alley that also offers vegan options.