Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
For an unusual pick-me-up, head down the streets southwest of the mosque to find Vefa Bozacısı (
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)
,
which has been dispensing
boza
, a drink made with fermented barley, since 1875.
The courtyard of Lale Bahçesi (
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) is a relaxing spot to enjoy a tea and nargile.
Tiryaki Çarşısı
The street facing the mosque's main entrance is now called Prof Sıddık Sami Onar Cad-
desi, but was formerly known as the Tiryaki Çarşısı (Market of the Addicts) as it was
home to tea houses selling opium. These now house popular
fasülye
(bean) restaurants in-
cluding Kuru Fasülyeci Erzincanlı Ali Baba (
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)
.
