Elif's Guidebook
Market
CarrefourSA Expres
No:113 Sıraselviler Cd.Neighborhoods
Nişantaşı is an upscale residential area that's popular for its fashion boutiques selling international and prominent local labels. Art nouveau buildings house trendy restaurants serving Turkish and global cuisine. Abdi İpekçi Street’s broad sidewalks are lined with cafes, while the backstreets are dotted with neighborhood bakeries and markets. Maçka Park has shaded walking paths.
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Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı is an upscale residential area that's popular for its fashion boutiques selling international and prominent local labels. Art nouveau buildings house trendy restaurants serving Turkish and global cuisine. Abdi İpekçi Street’s broad sidewalks are lined with cafes, while the backstreets are dotted with neighborhood bakeries and markets. Maçka Park has shaded walking paths.
The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views.
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Adalar
The Princes’ Islands are a cluster of 9 islands southeast of Istanbul in the Sea of Marmara. Mainly car-free, the islands are known for their horse-drawn carriages (phaetons). At the highest point of Büyükada, the largest island, the 6th-century Hagia Yorgi Church has panoramic views.
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Rumeli Hisarı
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https://istanbulfenerbalat.com
The Fener-Balat neighborhoods are drenched in a rich history that stems all the way back to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. When the city was captured by the Ottoman Empire, the Fener district became home to the many Greeks that lived in the city and they even became important assistants to the Sultan.
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Fener
https://istanbulfenerbalat.com
The Fener-Balat neighborhoods are drenched in a rich history that stems all the way back to the Fall of Constantinople in 1453. When the city was captured by the Ottoman Empire, the Fener district became home to the many Greeks that lived in the city and they even became important assistants to the Sultan.
Food scene
Armenian restaurant:
https://www.timeout.com/istanbul/restaurants/jash
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Jash İstanbul
9 Cihangir Cd.Armenian restaurant:
https://www.timeout.com/istanbul/restaurants/jash
Time Out says:
The iconic İnci Pastanesi opened in 1944 on İstiklal Caddesi, quickly becoming famous for its profiteroles and classic interior. In 2012, the gentrification that has driven almost all of the original small business owners on İstiklal also forced İnci to move to a nearby backstreet, abandoning its home of nearly seven decades. Though the new location isn't quite the same, the taste of its heavenly profiteroles hasn't changed in the slightest. As İnci remains open until midnight, it's common practice around Beyoğlu to ditch dessert after dinner and head straight here for the real deal.
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İnci Pastanesi
18/A Mis Sk.Time Out says:
The iconic İnci Pastanesi opened in 1944 on İstiklal Caddesi, quickly becoming famous for its profiteroles and classic interior. In 2012, the gentrification that has driven almost all of the original small business owners on İstiklal also forced İnci to move to a nearby backstreet, abandoning its home of nearly seven decades. Though the new location isn't quite the same, the taste of its heavenly profiteroles hasn't changed in the slightest. As İnci remains open until midnight, it's common practice around Beyoğlu to ditch dessert after dinner and head straight here for the real deal.
Mayko Meze Evi
No:2C Altıpatlar Sk.Very delicious, daily made, good price meze (Turkish tapas) to pick up to eat home.
Restaurant Mabou
8b General Yazgan SokakJazz club
With superb lighting and sound design, Nardis is the leading modern jazz club in Istanbul. New local artists play here regularly, and each month the programme features at least one international band. In the past it has hosted big names like Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson and Ibrahim Ferrer.
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Nardis Jazz Club
8 Galata Kulesi Sk.With superb lighting and sound design, Nardis is the leading modern jazz club in Istanbul. New local artists play here regularly, and each month the programme features at least one international band. In the past it has hosted big names like Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson and Ibrahim Ferrer.
Sightseeing
The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church preserved as the Chora Museum in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul.
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Chora-Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk.The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is a medieval Byzantine Greek Orthodox church preserved as the Chora Museum in the Edirnekapı neighborhood of Istanbul.
Outstanding view of Golden Horn! The famous cafe entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched.
The real name of Pierre Loti, who lived in Istanbul for long years and was a real Istanbul lover, was Julien Viaud.The historical cafe is the most ideal place to watch this mentioned view.
http://www.pierrelotitepesi.com/hakkimizda2.asp
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Pierre Loti Tepesi Turistik Tesisleri
İdris Köşkü CaddesiOutstanding view of Golden Horn! The famous cafe entitled with the name of Pierre Loti, a famous French writer, is reached on getting to this ridge on which the perfect view of Golden Horn can be watched.
The real name of Pierre Loti, who lived in Istanbul for long years and was a real Istanbul lover, was Julien Viaud.The historical cafe is the most ideal place to watch this mentioned view.
http://www.pierrelotitepesi.com/hakkimizda2.asp
restaurant for fine dining dinner
Fine dining restaurant with contemporary styling & rooftop terrace, offering a tasting menu. Reservation is required.
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Mikla
15 Meşrutiyet Cd.Fine dining restaurant with contemporary styling & rooftop terrace, offering a tasting menu. Reservation is required.
HODAN
Hayriye CaddesiIt is one of the over the top restaurant. You should try the tasting menu. Amazing experience. You should book beforehand.
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Yeni Lokanta
No:66/B Kumbaracı Ykş.It is one of the over the top restaurant. You should try the tasting menu. Amazing experience. You should book beforehand.
Aheste
No:107 Meşrutiyet Cd.Top notch
TURK FATIH TUTAK
Best Michelin in Istanbul
Sunset Grill & Bar
No:2 Yol SokağıBreakfast
Our favorite breakfast place in the neighbourhood. Fresh, healthy options.
DOĞACIYIZ GOURMET
No: 41A Akarsu Ykş. Sok.Traditional Turkish breakfast
Cuppa
22 Yeni Yuva Sk.KAHVE 6
NO:13/A Anahtar Sk.