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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. Çiçek Pasajı
- Cité de Péra, historic galleria with historic taverns
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- Shopping
- Beyoğlu – Galata
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6. Miniaturk
- Mini Turkey & Mini Ottomans on a 1/25 scale
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- Architecture
- Beyoğlu – Galata
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7. Feshane
- Historic factory made into a fair center of 56,000 sqm
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- Visitor Centers
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8. Hocapasa Kultur Merkezi
- A very niche style of cultural fun: watch Anatolian dances
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- Culture
- Eminönü
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9. Cemberlitas Hamami
- Historical hamam, legendary interiors, not a lux. hotel spa
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- Baths
- Sultanahmet
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10. Dolmabahçe Palace
- Filled with luxury
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- Landmarks
- Beşiktaş
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The Best of NileGuide
- We usually recommend our visitors to spare at least a week in Istanbul, simply because there is so much to see and so much to do. In fact there’s never a way to be bored in Istanbul. Start with the must-see attractions in and around Sultanahmet (and even then you may not be done within a week), move to the big sights and fine museums laid all around the city, check out some tours such the "behind the streets tours in Galata" or "photographing Istanbul" or "gastronomic Istanbul" tours, dig in to some outdoor activities like going camping in Ballıkayalar (a site not very far away from the city) or waterskiing on the Sapanca Lake, and work your way down to the between-the-cracks, off-the-beaten-path gems. Just leave some time to catch your breath. Take some photos too...
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