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Alemdar cad no:19, Sirkeci/Eminonu, Istanbul, 34120, Turkey
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Hi all ,
please help with following.
I will spend 4 days in Istanbul, and woulsd like to see as much as possible.
(I am ready to get up early, to be out on the streest till late night :) )
I think I know the main must-see-s, but is there anything which woths to visist, but not mentioned in travel guides?
What to see in Asian part?
How about night life?
As a bellydancer, would like to visit a place where LOCAL belladancers can be seen. (not the russian import :) Which place do you recommend?
Thank you
Hello!
There is a very interesting tour (4 hours)- Night Bosporus on the ship with dinner, turkish dances and belladancers and the main - marvellous sights and Bosporus. But it was in the summer.
have a good trip!
Oleg
hello,
what type of places would like to see? cultural,historical,sightseeing or...?
For bellydance, try:
http://www.orienthouseistanbul.com/program.html
http://www.kervansarayistanbul.com/english.htm
explore the city on foot and you'll discover lots of small places and corners not mentioned in guidebooks. kadikoy on the asian shores have quaint alfresco cafes along very neat streets, shopping avenues and a more local atmosphere.
have fun!
Hi karamella!
I recommend you Galata Tower to watch real local bellydancers)Show starts at night,around 10 p.m.They accept guests with reservaiton.
In Asian part of Turkey,you should see Maiden's tower.Nearest location that you can reach there is Üsküdar.
According to the myths, Kadiköy was the first settlement in this region. It is a peaceful district known for its typical market, the beautiful Bay of Moda, the park and marinas of Fenerbahçe, and the modern Bagdat Avenue. Unfortunately, most of the beautiful old mansions and villas with large gardens that characterized the region have been the victims of excessive development activities.
The Princes' Islands still maintain the distinction of being among the principal resorts of the city.It will be possible to go there by ships from Eminönü.
For more information you can watch fallowing link from our firms site.
http://istanbulapartmentsrental.com/content/13/
Best regards and welcome to Istanbul.
MURAT UZUN
Turkish nite ? Well there are dozens of clubs in Istanbul, but most touristic and turkish ones are Istanbulin and Kervansaray in Harbiye district.(Close to Taksim) There is also place called Al-jamal in Macka which is quite upscale but they serve wonderful Lebanise food and amazing belly dancer show(actually,belly dancers serve !!) and music.Its expensive then other places.
On the other hand you can also go and sea whirling dervishes ritual.Please avoid touristic ones.Original ritual really touches the soul.Here is few contacts for you :
KUBBE PRODUCTION SIRKECI 212 5114626
EMAV SILIVRIDEDE 542 4221544
CERRAHİ TEKKE FATİH None
GALATA TOWER NIGHT GALATA 212 2938180
ISTANBUL INN HARBIYE 212 2918440
KERVANSARAY HARBIYE 212 2471630
AL JAMAL MACKA 212 2278988
Hope it helps ! Enjoy Istanbul :)
Visit the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia. These are two of the most beautiful buildings. We visited Istanbul by cruise ship and I would have to say this was one of the most fascinating ports. I liked just watching the city from the ship. You can't beat the view of the city as you pull in to this busy port. This picture shows the Blue Mosque on the left and St. Sophia om the right.
Ortaköy is one of the most fun places in Istanbul. It's often overlooked by tourists, being a little further away from the more famous sites. The best way to get here is by ferry. Here you will find a variety of restaurants, cafés, clubs, an open food market and more. You should come here at least twice, once during the day and then again at night.
Raki , also known as the lion's milk , is the traditional drink in Turkey .
The taste of Raki is very close to the taste of Arak.
Raki is a clear beverage that is made from grapes.
We got Raki while sitting in a restaurant called Beyaz Balina and it was very good.
The raki is a very strong beverage with more than 40% alcohol so beware ! - i saw a woman that her husband had to drag her home after drinking raki.
You can drink the Raki alone but you can also add water or ice and the raki changes the color to a white or pearl.
The turkish people sometimes gather and drink raki , eat cold and hot salad , cheese and playing music or laughing.
Don't neglect the Asian parts of Istanbul. Although there aren't so many of the traditional tourist attractions on this side of the Bosphorus, this is where 'real life' goes on (of course it exists on the European side too, but at times in Sultanahmet and Taksim it doesn't seem like it!). The large suburb of Uskudar has many old mosques and some interesting markets, while further south, and even more 'off the beaten path', is Kadikoy, an area I saw a lot of, as it was the ferry stop for Erenkoy where my friend lives. We spent a couple of evenings at the teahouses on the seafront (from where this photo was taken), and these are prime locations for sunset views across to Haydar Pasa (the Asian train terminal...better than it sounds!) and in the far distance, the minarets of Sultanahmet and Aya Sofya. Behind the port area and the wide and busy main road, are several narrow streets which seem to be quite a trendy area for students, with streetside cafes and second-hand bookshops. For more photos of Kadikoy, see my 'Sunsets Travelogue'...
Kanyon, which opened in 2006, is a huge shopping mall, office building, and residential apartment complex, situated in the financial district of Levent. The 4 story mall has a fabulous futuristic design, and is open-air. At night, the blue and purple lighting gives it an even more unique and fashionable appearance. Among the 160 stores located here, there are several cafes and restaurants, department and clothing stores, a car dealership, a grocery store, a fitness center, and a cinema. When I was here, on the first floor there was even a jazz concert being put on. In addition to the mall, there is a 26 story office building, and 179 residential apartments available for rent. Quite an incredible structure, and Istanbul's newest shopping experience!
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