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- Locals have answered 166 questions about Istanbul.
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1. Kapali Çarsi (Covered Market)
- Ancient covered market, 64 streets, 22 doors, 3600 shops
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- Markets
- Sultanahmet
- Nile Expert Tip: One could spend a day here, and only see a quarter of what it has to offer. From leather goods to books,...
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2. Istanbul Archaeological Museum
- Fascinating collection, a genuine must-visit for archeology lovers and history freaks
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- Museums
- Sultanahmet
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3. Hagia Sophia
- 1,500 year old monument, a blend of a thousand years of civilization
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- Religious Sights
- Sultanahmet
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4. Topkapi Palace
- Best ensemble palace and UNESCO World Heritage Site
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- Landmarks
- Sultanahmet
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5. Cemberlitas Hamami
- Historical hamam, legendary interiors, not a lux. hotel spa
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- Baths
- Sultanahmet
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6. Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque)
- Reaching for the heavens
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- Religious Sights
- Sultanahmet
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7. Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarayi)
- "Sinking Palace", cistern beneath the city built in 6th cc.
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- Landmarks
- Sultanahmet
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8. Hippodrome
- Ancient Byzantine horse-racing track in Sultanahmet Square
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- Landmarks
- Sultanahmet
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9. Mosaic Museum
- Byzantine mosaics belonging to Grand Palace of Constantinople
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- Museums
- Sultanahmet
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10. Cagaloglu Hamam
- Most famous hammam in the city
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- Baths
- Sultanahmet
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- Big-name attractions and larger-than-life landmarks shouldn’t be missed, but neither should Istanbul’s less-well-known activities. Dig a little beneath the surface, and check out the neighborhood things to do. These are the activities locals like to do—and tourists would too, if only they knew about them. But, lucky you, you're plugged in. Have fun.
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