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"Belmond revived the famed Paris-to-Istanbul route on its Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, offering decadent surroundings for the five-day journey via Budapest and Bucharest."
Venetian-themed mall with canals, gondola rides, and diverse stores
Karadeniz, Eski Edirne Asf. No:408, 34250 Gaziosmanpaşa/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
Kebab shop · Hocapasa
Erzurum-style lamb kebabs cooked on horizontal spit
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Hotel · Cengelkoy
Historic distillery hotel on Bosphorus with spa, Turkish restaurant
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Kofta restaurant · Arnavutkoy
Traditional köfte meatballs & salads; grilled spiced meatballs in rolls
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Ceramic manufacturer · Beyazit
Five generations of Iznik ceramics, tiles, vases, plates
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Education center · Sinanpasa
Fine dining with authentic Anatolian recipes, mezze, sea bass
Bazar · Beyazit
Historic sprawling network of indoor souks peddling leather, jewelry & gifts
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Coffee shop · Gayrettepe
Specialty coffee, artisan pastries, cozy wooden ambiance
Ice cream shop · Ferikoy
Old-school ice cream parlor with unique sahleb-based flavors
Coffee shop · Caferaga
Pioneering specialty coffee roaster with outstanding filter coffee
Costume store · Asmali Mescit
Labyrinthine vintage shop with costumes, art, shoes, and accessories