istambul visit

Straddling the Bosphorus, its skyline studded with domes and minarets, İstanbul is one of the truly great …

Istanbul Riding Club is a centrally located club in town; what was once the lush virgin countryside is now surrounded …

There are two reasonably large ski resorts within four hours drive of Istanbul: the first is Uludag, just above …

This is a city location for Islamic studies and information.

Cultural Istanbul has a new must see for anyone visiting this ancient city. The Pera Museum, endowed by the industrialist …

One luxurious option to escape the sticky summer heat of the city is to take full advantage of the special day-passes …

Despite some rather chilly days and persistent spring rains, this festival has become one of the most popular annual …

Leisurely sip on an exotic cocktail while you stretch out lazily under the sun in an inflatable chair and occasional …

Reservations are essential at this very chic restaurant offering some of the best views in town. The sleek white …

This eatery is anything but traditional. It serves an international fare apart from the local cuisine. Sway to …

Gideros takes its name from Kyotoros Bay in the Cide region of the Black Sea coast. This classy restaurant has …

Iç Bedestan is actually a cluster of little antique stores located in the heart of the labyrinthine covered bazaar i …

Çukurcuma - a small backstreet district in Beyoglu, just behind the Galatasaray Lycee - is the place to hunt for ant …

Housed in an elegantly restored four-storey townhouse, this is a great shop in which to browse amongst fine 19th-cen …

A popular trend in Istanbul of late is the combination bookstore-cafe. While many proprietors separate the book …

When you attend the Istanbul Chocolate Show, be sure to bring your sweet tooth because you will have an opportunity …

For a bookshop this size, the selection of English-language books is disappointingly limited. However, the shop is d …

You don't need to be as rich as Croesus to languish on the Bosphorus shore and watch fleets of yachts sail by …

A popular trend in Istanbul of late is the combination bookstore-cafe. While many proprietors separate the book …

In the heart of Emirgan's woodland preserve, the massive 'gingerbread-style' Sari Kosk stands out like a Victorian …

This is an atmospheric little place with four tables, tucked away in the backstreets of the Bohemian distrcit of Tün …

Mado is easily recognisable by the numerous tubs of colourful ice cream displayed in the front window. This is …

Ney'le Ney'le is located in a delightful two-story townhouse in the center of Nevizade Sokak. Original paintings …