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The Guide Istanbul answers the question, "what are the best places to see and the best things to do in Istanbul?" with up-to-date insider info and recommendations for restaurants, nightlife, cultural events, and shopping.
The Guide Istanbul
3y ago
Have ongoing travel restrictions put a crimp in your summer vacation plans? Fortunately, Istanbulites don’t have to go far to enjoy relaxing changes of scenery. When it comes to weekend…
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4y ago
The need to get closer to nature, which we see today in modern society, isn’t just another trend. It’s an aspect of the human character that many of us, residents…
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4y ago
Exploring Eminönü isn’t simply about checking places off your must-see list. Rather, it’s about enjoying the many small discoveries in between. While wandering through the district, you may end up…
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4y ago
By Bingül Gündaş Throughout history, man has insulated his home against fierce heat, bitter cold, snow and rain by weaving all kinds of clothing, covers and trappings. From such modest needs,…
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The Guide Istanbul
4y ago
To anyone who has taken a cursory look at an English-language bookstore in Istanbul, the name John Freely will be familiar. Known affectionately as “the memory of Istanbul”, Freely was…
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4y ago
After trying all the delicious food in Istanbul, you won’t want to leave without bringing some of it home. Here are some tips about what to buy for gifts and…
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4y ago
If you’re reading this, chances are you have an eye on a Turkish carpet. However, the process of buying them is no easy task. But don’t worry. Following our easy…
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4y ago
Light and fun, pişmaniye is one of the most addictive confections in Turkish cuisine. By Aylin Öney Tan Piled in heaps like mesh-wire or rolled into snowball-sized spheres, pişmaniye typically…
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4y ago
Street animals don’t always live happy and healthy lives, especially in a city like Istanbul, which is home to hundreds of thousands of stray cats and dogs. A new internet…
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4y ago
A card game aims to help ordinary residents discover how their cities are designed, and to find ways to make them better. By Yao Hsiao What if ordinary residents were…
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