Nisanca area
by Martin_S.
The area where our hotel was located is just across the street from the University and is mainly a wholesale store area, especially clothing. You will find enormous bales of clothing bundled up and ready for shipment to places like Russia. If you are looking for a single item, many will not sell to you, but there ARE shops that will, just keep looking. Walking down the street can be an "experience" here in this area, you will find many clothing displays for your entertainment, like the dummies in the first photo, easy to check the type of clothing with the plastic over them..or if you enter the stores you can wander among the tastefully displayed piles of clothes as in the second photo. But there is always a moment of comedy to be found anywhere, we saw these two young fellows hanging out of this window with no idea of WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE THEY DOING, but they did wave to us when I told them I wanted to take their picture ^O^
Bazar
by Avieira67
If you desire to buy spices, you have to visit the Egyptian Bazar. This bazar is located about 1km from the Grande Bazar.
Don't buy anything in bazars without bargaining, especially in Grande bazar.
Besiktas.
by cachaseiro
Besiktas is one of the 3 big football clubs in Istanbul and watching one of their games is a great experience as turkish football fans are among the most passionate in the world and it´s a real spectacle to see a game and especially the crowd.
The advantage of this team compared to the other two big teams in Istanbul is that their stadium is located very close to Taksim square, so it is easy to reach as a tourist.
The stadium is called "Ismet Inonu" and it´s only about 10 minutes walking distance from Taksim square. If you wanna blend in a bit with the local crowd then there is a shop at the stadium selling Besiktas merchandise.
The motropolitan atmosphere of...
by Tapkan
The motropolitan atmosphere of Istanbul is mostly ignored by the tourists. The business and industry areas are well developed and many skyscrapers are being built in almost every past of the city. Mostly the district Maslak is a nice place to visit with the large forest park called Maslak Park Orman where you can be in a nature under the high buildings...
Don't be afraid to enter the Grand Bazaar
by Lunamagica about KAPALI CARSI
THIS is the quintessential grand market. Don't listen to people that tell you that only tourists go there nowadays. Not true, especially if you go there on a Saturday morning and if you're hitting the jewelry stands. Open your heart and submerge yourself in this BEAUTIFUL, surprisingly clean maze of tiny shops, each with a history of its own right. Bargain, argue, accept their teas, smile, move on, whatever you do.... lose yourself in it..... and eventually walk away from it exhausted, yet totally fulfilled. Silver , silver, and MORE silver!!!!!
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Great kebabs - The Grand Bazaar - Istanbul
Driving around Istanbul
From outside.. notice the ornate minaret.
Great views from the Galata Tower, Istanbul
