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Istanbul, Turkey
Hagia Sophia is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

1. Hagia Sophia

9.2
(Ayasofya)
Ayasofya Meydanı, Sultanahmet, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Cankurtaran · 1337 tips and reviews

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines: Haghia Sophia is considered one of the finest architectural works in the world. Although it was occasionally damaged and repaired, its essence remains untouched especially since 1453.

Blue Mosque is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

2. Blue Mosque

9.5
(Sultan Ahmet Camii)
Sultan Ahmet Mah. At Meydanı Cad. No:7, Fatih, İstanbul
Mosque · Sultan Ahmet · 860 tips and reviews

Turkish AirlinesTurkish Airlines: Did you know that the four enormous pillars in the Sultanahmet Mosque are called “Elephant Feet”?

Journey is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

3. Journey

8.7
Akarsu Cad. No:21/A Cihangir, Beyoğlu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Lounge · Kılıçali Paşa · 242 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: We got this restaurant from a friend of us who is living in Istanbul. It's a great restaurant, good service, good food and nice neighborhood.

Karaköy Lokantası is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

4. Karaköy Lokantası

8.6
Kemankeş Cad. No:37 Karaköy, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Turkish Restaurant · 864 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: We got this restaurant from a friend of us who is living in Istanbul. It's a great restaurant, good service and good food!

Müşterek Meyhane is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

5. Müşterek Meyhane

8.6
Mis Sokak No:15 Kat:1 (İstiklal Caddesi), İstanbul, İstanbul
Meyhane · Şehit Muhtar · 106 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: We got this restaurant from our Airbnb host. It's a great restaurant, good service and good food!

Zübeyir Ocakbaşı is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

6. Zübeyir Ocakbaşı

8.6
Şehit Muhtar Mah. Bekar Sok. No:28, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Kebab Restaurant · Şehit Muhtar · 702 tips and reviews

DensDens: One of the best meals we had in Istanbul. Don't snooze on the meat platter sampler thing (and the Raki!) I hear the pork chop is off the chain too (but was sold out by the time we got there :(

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

7. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

9.4
(İstanbul Modern Sanat Müzesi)
Kılıçalipaşa Mah. Tophane İskele Cad. No:1/1, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Art Museum · Kılıçalipaşa · 551 tips and reviews
Zeplin Pub & Delicatessen is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

8. Zeplin Pub & Delicatessen

7.8
Caferağa Mah. Moda Cad. No:70/B, Kadıköy, İstanbul
Pub · Caferağa · 567 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: Nice pub on the Asia side. A little bit expensive

Kuzen Beer Cafe is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

9. Kuzen Beer Cafe

7.5
Dumlupınar Sok., Kadıköy, İstanbul
Beer Garden · Caferağa · 215 tips and reviews

ArnoldArnold: Nice beer garden! You will not see this garden from the street so go inside ;)

Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

10. Topkapı Sarayı Harem Dairesi

8.7
Cankurtaran, Topkapı Sarayı, Fatih, Fatih, İstanbul
History Museum · 106 tips and reviews
Grand Bazaar is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

11. Grand Bazaar

9.2
(Kapalıçarşı)
Beyazıt, Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Beyazıt · 1925 tips and reviews

istanbulistanbul: Any shopping lover will appreciate bargaining at the Grand Bazaar. With over 5,000 vendors, this shopping extravaganza is a great way to shop for Turkish treasures

Topaz Restaurant is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

12. Topaz Restaurant

8.8
İnönü Cad. Ömer Avni Mah. No:50 Gümüşsuyu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Mediterranean Restaurant · Ömer Avni · 181 tips and reviews
Spice Bazaar is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

13. Spice Bazaar

9.0
(Mısır Çarşısı)
Rüstempaşa Mah., Fatih, İstanbul
Historic and Protected Site · Rüstempaşa · 1216 tips and reviews
Fındıklı Renkli Merdivenler is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

14. Fındıklı Renkli Merdivenler

8.2
Fındıklı, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Street Art · Kılıçali Paşa · 27 tips and reviews
Nardis Jazz Club is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

15. Nardis Jazz Club

8.5
Bereketzade Mah. Galata Kulesi Sok. No:8 Kuledibi, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Jazz and Blues Venue · 193 tips and reviews

16. Nublu İstanbul

7.5
Sıraselviler Cad. No:55 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Jazz and Blues Venue · Cihangir · 73 tips and reviews
İstiklal Avenue is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

17. İstiklal Avenue

(İstiklal Caddesi)
Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Road · 4600 tips and reviews
Beylerbeyi Sarayı is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

18. Beylerbeyi Sarayı

9.3
Beylerbeyi Mah. Abdullahağa Cad. Üsküdar, İstanbul, İstanbul
Palace · Beylerbeyi · 196 tips and reviews
360 İstanbul is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

19. 360 İstanbul

8.1
İstiklal Cad. Mısır Apt. No:163 Kat:8, İstanbul, İstanbul
Restaurant · Tomtom · 956 tips and reviews
Yoros Kalesi is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

20. Yoros Kalesi

8.6
Anadolu Kavağı Mah. Beykoz, Beykoz, İstanbul
Castle · Anadolu Kavağı · 434 tips and reviews
Hayri Usta Kebap & Lahmacun - Pide Salonu is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

21. Hayri Usta Kebap & Lahmacun - Pide Salonu

Turkish Restaurant · Gümüşsuyu · 7 tips and reviews
U2 İstanbul İrish Pub is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

22. U2 İstanbul İrish Pub

9.0
Şehit Muhtar Mah. Bekar Sok. No:21 Beyoğlu (Taksim), İstanbul, İstanbul
Irish Pub · Şehit Muhtar · 258 tips and reviews
Irish Pub The James Joyce is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

23. Irish Pub The James Joyce

8.0
İstiklal Cd. Balo Sk. No:26 Beyoğlu, İstanbul, İstanbul
Irish Pub · Hüseyinağa · 257 tips and reviews

24. La Paz Café Bar America Latina

Caferağa mah. Dumlupınar Sok 5, İstanbul, İstanbul
Latin American Restaurant · Caferağa · 191 tips and reviews
Çiçek Pasajı is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

25. Çiçek Pasajı

8.7
Hüseyinağa Mah. İstiklal Cad. No:80, Beyoğlu, İstanbul
Beer Garden · 359 tips and reviews
Kazan is one of Istanbul, Turkey.

26. Kazan

8.8
Sinanpaşa Mh. Beşiktaş Cd. No: 35 Beşiktaş, Beşiktaş, İstanbul
Beer Garden · 232 tips and reviews