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"I explored Topkapi Palace, once the residence of Ottoman sultans, and enjoyed its central place in the area’s history." - Matthew Kepnes
Treasury, Harem, pavilions, Sacred Relics, Bosphorus views
Cankurtaran, Babı Hümayun Cad No: 1, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Türkiye Get directions
Restaurant · Asmali Mescit
New Anatolian cuisine with stunning city views & rooftop
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Turkish restaurant · Asmali Mescit
Intimate eatery with creative tasting menu & cocktails
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Restaurant · Eyup Merkez
Panoramic Golden Horn views from a historic cafe named after a writer
Kebab shop · Hocapasa
Authentic Turkish cuisine, kebabs, lahmacun, free tea
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Hotel · Yildiz
Ottoman palace hotel with spa, pools, Italian & Turkish dining
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Coffee shop · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Rustic cafe with vintage furniture, great coffee, and vine arbor seating
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Candy store · Demirtas
Traditional Turkish Delight, Akide, Helva, Draje, Jöle
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Historical landmark · Alemdar
Subterranean water reservoir with 336 columns & Medusa heads
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Bar · Kemankeskaramustafapasa
Nautically themed bar with creative cocktails and Bosphorus views
Mosque · Rustempasa
Ottoman imperial mosque with stunning Iznik tiles and domes