Notable street · Huseyinaga
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"A Side Street off Istiklal Caddesi The great shopping street of more modern Istanbul , Istiklal Caddesi, is across the Bosphorus from the old Sultanahmet. It's packed with lovely sidestreets and shops. By Patricia Irish"
Seafood restaurant · Tarabya
Fresh Turkish seafood with marina views & art-filled terrace
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Wine bar · Caferaga
Leafy garden terrace serving Aegean wines & shared plates
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Restaurant · Asmali Mescit
New Anatolian cuisine with spectacular city views and rooftop terrace
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Eastern European restaurant · Asmali Mescit
Historic Russian restaurant with live music and infused vodkas
Mosque · Avcibey
Stunning Byzantine mosaics and frescoes from the 14th century
Hotel · Emin Sinan
Ottoman-style luxury hotel with ornate rooms, spa, fine dining.
Turkish restaurant · Caferaga
Home-style Turkish regional dishes with rooftop terrace
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Historical landmark · Alemdar
Underground Byzantine cistern with 336 columns, Medusa heads
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Museum · Sultan Ahmet
Museum of Byzantine mosaics depicting daily life and mythology
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Hotel · Yildiz
Ottoman palace hotel with Bosphorus views, fine dining, opulent rooms
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