Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Day Two
Topkapı Palace
(
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)
is your first destination of the day. Spend at least
three hours here, being sure not to miss the Harem and Marble Terrace, before
walking down
Soğukçeşme Sokak
(
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)
towards Eminönü. Stop for a simple
lunch in
Hocapaşa Sokak
(
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)
and a sweet treat at
Hafız Mustafa
(
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)
along the way.
Take a tram and funicular to Taksim Sq, and walk down
İstiklal Caddesi
(
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here
)
, visiting cultural centres including
ARTER
(
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) and
SALT Bey-
oğlu
(
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)
along the way. If you're interested in Orientalist art, make a detour to
the
Pera Museum
(
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)
in nearby Tepebaşı. Then follow our local life itinerary in
Galata
(
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) and watch the sun set over the Old City at
X Bar
(
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)
or
Ca'
d'Oro
(
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)
.
Enjoy dinner in the rapidly gentrifying enclave of Karaköy, close to the Galata
Bridge -
Lokanta Maya
(
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)
and
Karaköy Lokantası
(
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)
are
both great choices. After dinner, adjourn to
Karaköy Güllüoğlu
(
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)
for a decad-
ently rich plate of baklava, or follow the seductive scent of apple tobacco to the nargile
(water pipe) cafes in
Tophane
(
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), where you are sure to encounter a colourful
cast of locals.
