Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Getting There
Tram
The tram from Sultanahmet stops at Eminönü, crosses the Galata Bridge and then stops at Karaköy,
Tophane, Fındıklı and Kabataş.
Funicular
It's a steep uphill walk from all tram stops to İstiklal, so most commuters use the funiculars that link
Karaköy with Tünel Sq and Kabataş with Taksim Sq.
The Sights in a Day
Begin your day at
Taksim Sq
(
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)
, the symbolic heart of both Bey-
oğlu and the modern city. From here, wander down
İstiklal Caddesi
(
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here
)
, being sure to visit the
Balık Pazarı
(
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)
,
SALT Beyoğlu
(
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)
and
ARTER
(
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)
. Stop for coffee at
Manda Batmaz
(
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)
, then visit
Orhan Pamuk's
Museum of Innocence
(
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)
and the surrounding district of
Çukurcuma, home to many of the city's antique shops.
Dedicate your afternoon to art. Begin at the
İstanbul Modern
(
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)
, en-
joying lunch and a Bosphorus view at the
İstanbul Modern Cafe/Restaurant
(
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)
before checking out the collection of Turkish and international art. After-
wards, sample the baklava at
Karaköy Güllüoğlu
(
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)
before taking a taxi to the
Pera Museum
(
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)
to admire its Orientalist art.
Beyoğlu is known for its rooftop bars, so kick off your evening at
Mikla
(
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here
)
,
360
(
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)
or
Leb-i Derya Richmond
(
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)
. Then move
on to a traditional eatery to eat, drink and make merry
à la Turka
-
Asmalı Cavit
(
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here
)
,
Sofyalı 9
(
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)
and
Zübeyir Ocakbaşı
(
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)
are all great options.
Kick on to a club, or wind down at the
Tophane Nargile Cafes
(
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)
.
For a local's day in Galata,
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.
