PLAN YOUR TRIP - Istanbul - page 15

Şakirin Mosque
This striking modern building in Üsküdar is a must-see for architecture buffs and contrasts
fascinatingly with that suburb's profusion of Ottoman mosques ( CLICK HERE ) .
Turkish Coffee Workshop
Located in the Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts, Müzenin Kahvesi offers a 30-minute
'coffee experience' that will see you brewing the perfect cup of Turkish coffee on your re-
turn home ( CLICK HERE ).
Galata Mevlevi Museum
This 15th-century tekke (dervish lodge) in Galata has been renovated and now houses a
fascinating museum focusing on Mevlevi (dervish) culture and history ( CLICK HERE ).
Ottoman Cuisine in Sultanahmet
The city's infatuation with so-called 'Ottoman Palace Cuisine' continues unabated, and
Sultanahmet is a first-time beneficiary courtesy of Matbah, a restaurant specialising in
dishes created for the kitchens of Topkapı and Dolmabahçe ( CLICK HERE ).
For more recommendations and reviews, see
www.lonelyplanet.com/turkey/istanbul