Modern art museum · Kilicali Pasa
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"Debuting at the end of this year, the Istanbul Modern is in a waterfront location in the city’s Karakoy district and an eye-catching long building designed by Renzo Piano. It features an outdoor café, sculpture garden, and glass-walled lobby."
Restaurant · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Open-fire cooking, spectacular views, modern Mediterranean cuisine
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Notable street · Huseyinaga
Boutiques, galleries, theaters, eateries, and rooftop cafés
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Island · Heybeliada
Island with monastery, scenic walks, cafés, and peaceful nature
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Restaurant · Asmali Mescit
New Anatolian cuisine with spectacular city views and rooftop terrace
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Hotel · Bebek
Stylish hotel with Bosphorus views, dining & bar
Hotel · Yildiz
Posh waterfront palace hotel with chic rooms, luxe spa & dining
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Turkish restaurant · Yildiz
Palace setting with Bosphorus views, Ottoman cuisine & impeccable service
Steak house · Etiler
Meat-centric Turkish fare, tender steaks, showy service
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Fine dining restaurant · Arap Cami
Modern Anatolian cuisine with local wines & city views
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Mosque · Sultan Ahmet
Islamic imperial mosque adorned with 20,000 blue Iznik tiles
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