Aya Yorgi Hill

A great view of both nature and  atmosphere where you can spend free time.One of the most romantic places  in Büyükada.



One of the most preferred places to go on sunny days.Do not forget to visit the church.

Unart Kadikoy

Unart is a pretty and warm cafe located in the center of the Kadikoy. They are serving various of foods with a perfect presentation.



Due to there are many schools around the cafe, the main customer group of the cafe is consisting by students. So, you need to choose less crowded days in order not to encounter with a noisy environment.

Valonia Chocolate & Cafe

As a Chocoholic, I am very selective for chocolate. For now, there are hundreds of chocolate café claiming they are serving the best chocolate, but mostly I am being disappointed. So, I decided to introduce the best chocolate café in Istanbul to protect my followers.

Valonia Chocolate & Cafe

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="449"] You should try "wet cake"[/caption]

There are different types o chocolate contained dessert, so if you're chocoholic too, you should visit there.

Hagia Sofia

Hagia Sofia is a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica (church), later an imperial mosque, and now a museum (Ayasofya Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey.

The museum is located in airy hill in the walled city.


If you are planning to visit Istanbul, don't forget to visit Hagia Sofia.

Yerebatan Sarnici

Yerebatan Sarnici (The Sunken Cistern) is the largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

The cistern, located 500 feet (150 m) southwest of the Hagia Sophia on the historical peninsula of Sarayburnu, was built in the 6th century during the reign of Byzantine Emperor Justinian.



[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="488"] A Mini version of the cistern from Miniaturk[/caption]

Balikci Kahraman

If you are looking for an elite seafood restaurant Balıkçı Kahraman would be a good choice for you.



 

The restaurant located in Rumelikavağı, near the Bosporus. I think the most important issue at the fish restaurants is that they have to be close to sea side.



The restaurant has decorated with fishing nets.

The staff is really experienced in the restaurant, all of them are capable of giving you information about the meals. The service quality and the treatments of the staff are really meet your expectations about the restaurant.

You may find too many kinds of sea food in the menu. You may also enjoy the sea food and alcoholic beverages. Of course the most prominent order would be a fish plate and Turkish Rakı in the restaurant. However Balıkçı Kahraman serves the grilled turbot often and guests claims that this meal is the best choice in the restaurant.



You may find the prices a bit high in this restaurant but I am sure about that you will be highly satisfied about the service.

Ciğeristan

Ciğeristan is located in Istanbul aksaray. Many people want to taste different kinds of flavors.Ciğeristan is one of them and it presents very delicious soup and lung. As we know, many people can not like to eat lung but Ciğeristan really prepares and serves very delicious lung food.



It is made with labm lung and it is very fresh and exquisite. I really do not like lung but I started to love lung after I was experiencing to eat lung in the Ciğersitan place.



Its service was very quality and it serves many foods besides the liver. You can eat your liver food with cold buttermilk and salad. I am sure that you love this place if you go there.



Its künefe dessert with cream is very delicious you should taste it after the eating lung. If you do not like your payments pay back to you.



 

20 Things to do When You Visit Istanbul

1. Walk Across Galata Bridge


2. Ride a tramway in Taksim
   


3. Eat a fish sandwich near the Galata Bridge


4. Cruise the Bosphorus River by ferry


5. Drink Tea
   


6. Eat a Kumpir
   


7. Walk Across Uskudar Coastline
   


8. Get lost in the Yerebatan Sarnici
   


9. Go shopping at the Grand Bazaar


10. Eat Börek
    


11. Visit Hagia Sofia
    


12. Eat a Döner
    


13. Listen to the street musicians to feel the rhythms of popular Turkish music
    


14. Eat Turkish sweets (Baklava, Kadayıf, Gülla., Revani, Sütlaç)
    


15. Rent a Bicycle in Buyukada and make an island trip
    


16. Try to get on the Metrobus in Rush Hour
    


17. Visit Kadikoy
    

Uskudar Coastline

Uskudar is a densely populated district that located at the edge of Anatolia-Asia. You can find manyconceptual stores among the narrow Uskudar Street. But today, I would like to introduce coastline of Uskudar.



Uskudar has a long and narrow coasline with an unforgettable view and a pure air coming from the sea.  You can walk through the coast line and drink a glass of sea with the view of Maiden's Tower

Ciğeristan

Ciğeristan is located in Istanbul aksaray. Many people want to taste different kinds of flavors.Ciğeristan is one of them and it presents very delicious soup and lung. As we know, many people can not like to eat lung but Ciğeristan really prepares and serves very delicious lung food.



It is made with labm lung and it is very fresh and exquisite. I really do not like lung but I started to love lung after I was experiencing to eat lung in the Ciğersitan place.



Its service was very quality and it serves many foods besides the liver. You can eat your liver food with cold buttermilk and salad. I am sure that you love this place if you go there.



Its künefe dessert with cream is very delicious you should taste it after the eating lung. If you do not like your payments pay back to you.



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Kumpir

Kumpir is a kind of baked potato that served with condiments such as butter, cheese or ham.



[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="329"] You can add you baked potato whatever you want[/caption]

Ortakoy is famous with its Kumpir. So, you can try Kumpir in Ortakoy

Balik ekmek near Galata Bridge

Istanbul, as a city that divided into two parts by the sea, is the place that you can find various fish foods, easily. The most famous type of eating fish is fish sandwiches near Galata Bridge.


The ship restaurants are landed side-by-side and the one thing that they are served is delicious Balik Ekmek(Fish Sandwich)



If you like to eat fish, this restaurants will satisfy you (without doubt).

Karakoy Gulluoglu

When you reading the food parts of the travel guides of Turkey, you're probably know what the Baklava is.



I do not want to bore you with the historical information about baklava.  Baklava is prepared on large trays and cut into different shapes. It includes layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey.



Karakoy Gulluoglu is the best pastry that sells Baklava. So, don't forget to visit there in your Istanbul days.

Tarihi Cinaralti Aile Cay Bahcesi

Tarihi Cinaralti Aile Cay Bahcesi is located the seaside of the Cengelkoy. It has an enchanting view with a refreshing air. Also, it's my favorite place to have a breakfast or read a book.



Being witnessed of the sinking of the sun with the family members would be another pleasure.

Dem Karaköy

In my previous post, I explained the tea culture in Istanbul. The second place you can find the best types of tea and snack is Dem Karakoy.



This small cafe provides you different types of tea and delicious snacks.



I suggest you to try Irish Malt. You won't be regret. Cheers :)