Istanbul’s Top Sights - Istanbul - page 83

» Promenade On weekends, follow the local families who promenade through the Hippo-
drome ( CLICK HERE ) and picnic in Gülhane Park ( CLICK HERE ).
Getting There & Away
» Tram An efficient tram service runs between Bağcılar in the city's west and Kabataş
near Taksim Meydanı (Taksim Square) in Beyoğlu. Trams stop at the Grand Bazaar, Sulta-
nahmet and Eminönü en route. Get off the tram at the Sultanahmet stop to visit most of
the sights in this chapter.
Lonely Planet's Top Tip
If you are spending a full three days in the city and plan to visit the major museums in Sultanahmet,
the Museum Pass İstanbul will save you money and enable you to jump queues.
Best Places to Eat
» Cihannüma ( CLICK HERE )
» Ahırkapı Balıkçısı ( CLICK HERE )
» Cooking Alaturka ( CLICK HERE )
» Matbah ( CLICK HERE )
» Hocapaşa Sokak ( CLICK HERE )
For reviews, CLICK HERE
Best Places to Shop
» Cocoon ( CLICK HERE )
» Arasta Bazaar ( CLICK HERE )
» Khaftan ( CLICK HERE )
» Mehmet Çetinkaya Gallery ( CLICK HERE )
» Tulu ( CLICK HERE )