I went to Istanbul not long ago and i will walk you to your perfect vacation. How to spend your days there, where to shop, where to eat, what not to do, everything you need to know!
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Shopping
Fun things to do
Things not to do in Turkey
Tips
Food
Places to visit
You cant go to Turkey and not visit this mosque. It is located right in the center and represents the very history of Istanbul. You can't say you've been to Istanbul without visiting this mosque.
Аја Софија (Hagia Sophia)
It is found near Aja Sophia, also free entrance, This mosque represents very important part of turkish history.
Sultan Ahmedova džamija
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Such an important part of turkish history, must go. To pass gates you need to buy ticket that is approximately 20 euros.
Topkapı Palace | Müze İstanbul
Beautiful place, full of history, worth buying a ticket for. With the ticket, you'll receive headphones to listen to the history of the palace itself. P.S. The pictures will be beautiful.
Mosque of one of the most famous Ottoman rulers. From this mosque, you can see a beautiful view of Istanbul itself
Suleymaniye Mosque
Shopping
You need to go there. You can shop anything here, clothes, food , souvenirs, purses. People here are so nice, they will let you taste sweets. And you definetly need to haggle, and lower prices. Important thing is that shops around the capali carsi al...
Капали чаршија (Grand Bazaar)
Do not miss this drogerie at Istanbul. You can find such good body mists, make up, perfumes for very low price.
Watsons
Similar to the Grand Bazaar. Lots of sweets, souvenirs, and slightly less clothing.
Egyptian Bazaar
Fun things to do
For small price you get to experience this beatiful view🏞
Bosphorus Cruise Tickets & Tours
Things not to do in Turkey
Do not buy perfumes on the street from different sellers because it's a scam, and they usually sell water in bottles.
100+ Perfume Pictures | Download Free Images on Unsplash
Only drink water from bottle in stores! Do NOT drink glass of water in restaurants, clubs.
100+ Glass Of Water Pictures [HD]
Do not buy unverified leather jackets, especially from street vendors. It's often a scam and the jacket is of poor quality. Look for stores that sell genuine leather jackets instead.
Women's Genuine Leather Jackets & Coats
Tips
Ticket for metro is not more than 1 euro, you can go wherever you want. Last train is at 23:00
Istanbul Metro
Food
You must try this delicious Turkish dessert. You can't go wrong with any shop
Absolutely the best place to buy lokum and other sweets - Tripadvisor
So delicious 💚
Best Baklava in Istanbul: TOP 11 Baklava Shop (2023 Updated)
This is a specialty of Istanbul. If you like beef, this is the right choice for you.
