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Best Walking Routes and Areas in Istanbul

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Walking Routes in Istanbul Best Walking Routes, Areas and Tours in Istanbul Walking is the best way to tour in historically rich cities wherever you travel in the world. No matter how attractive it may seem to take a double-decker bus or public transport to visit touristic sites, some things will still be missing unless you discover the streets by walking with a map in your … [Read more...] about Best Walking Routes and Areas in Istanbul

Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins

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Hello, I am Serhat Engul, a historian and tour guide based in Istanbul. In this article, I would like to share information about the Byzantine sites in Istanbul. You can find Byzantine churches, museums, walls and cisterns that you can see today in Istanbul. Towards the end of the article, I briefly mentioned the Byzantine palace ruins. The Names of Istanbul Throughout … [Read more...] about Byzantine Sites in Istanbul – Museums & Ruins

List of Best Neighborhoods in Istanbul

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Neighborhoods in Istanbul List of Best Neighborhoods in Istanbul to Visit Have you ever considered visiting Istanbul or a holiday or even staying in the country for an extended period? You’ll be surprised at what this historic city has to offer for expats, tourists and residents alike, so here are some of the best neighborhoods in Istanbul to visit or stay in. Best … [Read more...] about List of Best Neighborhoods in Istanbul

Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet

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Things to Do in Sultanahmet Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet, Istanbul The most popular walking tours in Istanbul consist Sultanahmet and the nearby historical sites. As Sultanahmet was the administrative center for the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires, naturally the most important structures were built at Sultanahmet and around it. In addition to the … [Read more...] about Places to Visit and Things to Do in Sultanahmet

Best Places to Visit in Istanbul 2020

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Places to Visit and See in Istanbul Best Places to Visit in Istanbul - List of Things to See Istanbul has always been an important city since the day it was founded as an Ancient Greek City in 638 B.C. Following its declaration as the co-capital of the Roman Empire, the rise of the city grew quicker. Istanbul is named as the “The Capital of Empires” thanks to its feature as … [Read more...] about Best Places to Visit in Istanbul 2020

Things To Do in Karakoy Neighborhood

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Istanbul Karakoy Neighborhood Things to Do in Karakoy Neighborhood of Istanbul Karakoy stands out as one of the most beautiful neighborhoods that reflect the cosmopolite structure of the Ottoman Empire. It’s possible to observe the multicultural business life of Istanbul throughout its history via the cultural heritance in Istanbul Karakoy Neighborhood. The Two Sides of … [Read more...] about Things To Do in Karakoy Neighborhood

Fener and Balat Walking Tour Guide

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Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar are at the top of the list of tourists visiting Istanbul. For this reason, the eastern side of the Historic Peninsula is frequently visited. However, there was a lively life on the west side of the Old City in both the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. I recommend you to take a Fener and Balat walking tour to follow the traces of this … [Read more...] about Fener and Balat Walking Tour Guide

Places to Visit and Shopping in Istiklal Street

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Istiklal Street has been Istanbul’s most popular and cosmopolite area since the Ottoman Empire. Therefore, there are a lot of places to visit such as historical passages, centuries-old restaurants and colorful shops in Istiklal Street. There is no doubt that the fancy boutiques and shops under the buildings on Istiklal Street will attract your attention. However, don’t … [Read more...] about Places to Visit and Shopping in Istiklal Street