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The Historical Part of Istanbul

by Istanbul Trails

If this is your first time to Istanbul, you’ll be spending most of your time in this area of town. Simply because it is home to most of the unmissable and famous sights. The historical part of Istanbul is the area south of the Golden Horn and consists of boroughs such as Beyazıt, Eminönü, Fatih, [...]

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See Why the Midpoint Café & Restaurant May Easily Become Taksim’s New Meeting Point

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Food & Drinks Guide

A month ago, Midpoint Café & Restaurant opened up its eighth branch. In Taksim of all places, the heart of the modern part of Istanbul. And not just somewhere in Taksim! It’s located right in the middle of the busy Istiklal Caddesi shopping street.

Midpoint (Midpoint)
Location
Tom Tom Mah., İstiklal Caddesi 187, Beyoğlu
on Map with My [...]

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The Secret of the Bodrum Cafe & Restaurant in Sultanahmet

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Food & Drinks Guide

After visiting main tourist attractions such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque or Topkapi Palace and before descending into the Basilica Cistern or heading to the Grand Bazaar, people often end up in the Sultan Pub for a refreshing drink. Not surprising, given its location. It’s the first pub you come across on Divanyolu [...]

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Sultanahmet – Video Gallery

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Video Gallery

The Sultanahmet neighborhood, located in the historical part of Istanbul, is the focal point of first time visitors to Istanbul. Below you’ll find a fair impression it.
There are two versions available: a YouTube version (smaller in size) and a WVM version (bigger in size). The length of both movies is the same: 2:59 min.
Enjoy!
YouTube Version

Local [...]

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In What Area of Istanbul to Look For a Hotel?

by Istanbul Trails

in City Trip, Hotel & Area Guide

There are basically two options: south of the Golden Horn or north of it.
The good news is that there is no good or bad area. It’s just a matter of preference. The bad news is that you should expect to spend plenty of time in taxis, regardless of the area you choose. Why? Because most [...]

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