Mosque · Cankurtaran
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"A major historical landmark visited on guided tours during the city stop, offering a concentrated dose of the city's layered cultural and architectural history." - Kristin Braswell
Restaurant · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Ottoman food, colorful tiles, 80 mezze, rooftop terrace
4 Postcards
Hotel · Yildiz
Historic Ottoman palace hotel overlooking Bosphorus with luxurious rooms
20 Postcards
Hotel · Tomtom
Chic suites in historic building, rooftop dining, personalized service
5 Postcards
Fine dining restaurant · Cumhuriyet
Two-Michelin star dining: tasting menus, Anatolian flavors, kitchen tours
7 Postcards
Hotel · Emin Sinan
Ottoman-inspired luxury hotel with ornate rooms, spa, and city views.
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet
Islamic imperial mosque adorned with 20,000 blue Iznik tiles
9 Postcards
Hotel · Sinanpasa
Luxurious hotel with Asian/Mediterranean dining, pool, spa
Shopping mall · Edirnekapi
Shops, aquarium, bowling, mini golf, IKEA, and dining options
1 Postcard
Historical landmark · Bereketzade
Historic tower offering 360° Bosphorus views & Istanbul panoramas
3 Postcards
Posh waterfront palace hotel with chic rooms, luxe spa & dining
12 Postcards