Simit - Turkish Street Snack
by boocik04
The simit is a popular quick snack, sold from glass covered carts by street vendors. It is made from a circular ring of bread topped with sesame seeds. The simit seller has long been a common sight in the city streets of Turkey.
The traditional ingredients for simit commonly include flour, butter, eggs, olive oil, milk and, naturally, sesame seeds to go on top and their preparation is relatively quick and simple. The simit differs significantly from the bagel, which it resembles, in its firm texture, thinner bread and larger central space. Simit, as this name suggests, is at its best when the bread is fresh and crispy.
Balloon in Kadiköy
by MalenaN
In Kadiköy, on the Asian shore, there is a balloon to go up in to have wonderful views over Istanbul. It is not flying but going straight up 200 metres and off course only does this when the weather conditions are good - not too much wind and no rain.
Local Bazaars
by Lion_Beat
In every region of Istanbul there are certain days of the week when right on the streets the local bazaars are opened.
Quite amasing, the tradition is still alive :)
But of course nowdays it doesnt look like The Grand Bazaar... You can find mostly things to eat here, clothes and some over things for the house.
So if you wiil be staying in Istanbul you can make you fruits and vegetables shopping on the street bazaar!
Cicek Pazari (Flower Bazaar)
by ozalp
Cicek Pazari leans the outer walls of Egyptian (Spice) Market. It is at the left side of Market's main entrance while your face towards the gate. Wandering in Cicek Pazari is not an "Off The Beaten Path" for locals because we buy our flowers, trees, seeds and such requirements here. Also you can find interesting animals (not only pets, animals like partdige, pheasant, leech) here. It is always full of people bargaining.
Ataturk Museum
by traveloturc
House where Ataturk lived and worked before the War of Independence during his stay in Istanbul between 1918 and 1919, originally was built in 1908 and restored by the Municipality of Istanbul in 1943, opening to the public in 1981. Top floor of this building was reserved to His mother Zubeyde Hanim and His sister Makbule, meanwhile Ataturk used middle floor for himself and lower floor for His loyal officer.
On display are photographs of Ataturk from his birth until his death, as well as some of his clothes, personal belongings and paintings. It's located at Halaskargazi Street in Sisli district.
Open daily between 09:30-16:00 except Thursdays and Sundays.
Guney Restaurant
The mosaics, of course.......
The Khalke Jesus and the praying Virgin
Istanbul VT Meeting
