Guidebook for Fatih
Sightseeing
One of the oldest bazaars in the world. You can find everything from carpets, jewelry, leather, to handicrafts. Some of the stores have been here for generations. Spend an entire day lost in history.
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Grand Bazaar
Beyazıt CaddesiOne of the oldest bazaars in the world. You can find everything from carpets, jewelry, leather, to handicrafts. Some of the stores have been here for generations. Spend an entire day lost in history.
An amazing piece of religious and civic architecture; spend time inside and in the gardens, as well as exploring the side streets and surroundings.
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The Blue Mosque
No:10 Atmeydanı Cd.An amazing piece of religious and civic architecture; spend time inside and in the gardens, as well as exploring the side streets and surroundings.
Deep with regional political and religious history, this is one of the must-sees in Istanbul, for religious pilgrimage, history buffs, and architectural connoisseurs.
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Hagia Sophia
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıDeep with regional political and religious history, this is one of the must-sees in Istanbul, for religious pilgrimage, history buffs, and architectural connoisseurs.
A quick walk down the park toward the Golden Horn and you will come across the ancient Valens viaducts. Built in the 4th century AD! This is a marvel of engineering. An important landmark worth seeing
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Valens Aqueduct
A quick walk down the park toward the Golden Horn and you will come across the ancient Valens viaducts. Built in the 4th century AD! This is a marvel of engineering. An important landmark worth seeing
The current Fatih Mosque was built on the ruins of one built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet shortly after the conquering of then Constantinople, which was in turn built on the ruins of a Byzantine Church.
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Pammakaristos Church
Draman CaddesiThe current Fatih Mosque was built on the ruins of one built by Fatih Sultan Mehmet shortly after the conquering of then Constantinople, which was in turn built on the ruins of a Byzantine Church.
Architecture buffs!One of the last mosques built during the Ottoman Empire it was built for the wife of Sultan Mahmud II. The building is a mixture of Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance, and Empire styles.
Pertevniyal Valide Sultan Mosque
3 Atatürk Blv.Architecture buffs!One of the last mosques built during the Ottoman Empire it was built for the wife of Sultan Mahmud II. The building is a mixture of Turkish, Gothic, Renaissance, and Empire styles.
A must see location, you get a view of most of what was old Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium from this tower. It's also located in a great neighborhood for eating and shopping.
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Galata Tower
A must see location, you get a view of most of what was old Istanbul/Constantinople/Byzantium from this tower. It's also located in a great neighborhood for eating and shopping.
One of the massive mosques and plazas of Istanbul; here you will find people of all walks of life coming to stroll, pray, shop, dine and relax. It's very active day or night.
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New Mosque
3 Yeni Cami Cd.One of the massive mosques and plazas of Istanbul; here you will find people of all walks of life coming to stroll, pray, shop, dine and relax. It's very active day or night.
The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located close to the apartment. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. Truly worth a visit.
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Suleymaniye Mosque
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The Süleymaniye Mosque is an Ottoman imperial mosque located close to the apartment. It is the largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul. Truly worth a visit.
One of the oldest Universities in the world, Istanbul U. has a massive campus in a prime location in the city. Lots of architecture to see. You can find street vendors outside of the East Gate too.
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İstanbul Üniversitesi
İstanbul ÜniversitesiOne of the oldest Universities in the world, Istanbul U. has a massive campus in a prime location in the city. Lots of architecture to see. You can find street vendors outside of the East Gate too.
One of the required visits on a trip to Istanbul. The palace itself is not only a wonder, but the artifacts inside will really delight anyone. Try to start your day here, and expect to spend hours
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Topkapi Palace
One of the required visits on a trip to Istanbul. The palace itself is not only a wonder, but the artifacts inside will really delight anyone. Try to start your day here, and expect to spend hours
This wonder of architecture is the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, part of the orthodox church. Beautiful inside and out, it's a great pilgrimage point for people of all walks.
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Ecumenical Orthodox Patriarchate
No:19 Dr. Sadık Ahmet Cd.This wonder of architecture is the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, part of the orthodox church. Beautiful inside and out, it's a great pilgrimage point for people of all walks.
This amazing architectural marvel is a iron church of the Bulgarians. It was fabricated in Vienna and shipped to Istanbul to be constructed. One of the worlds few surviving pre-fab cast iron churches.
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Saint Stefan - Bulgarian Orthodox Church
Mürselpaşa CaddesiThis amazing architectural marvel is a iron church of the Bulgarians. It was fabricated in Vienna and shipped to Istanbul to be constructed. One of the worlds few surviving pre-fab cast iron churches.
The restored Gate of Charisius or Adrianople Gate, where Sultan Mehmed II entered the city. You can get some amazing views from the top of the walls. Here you leave the old city, and enter the new!
Edirnekapı Kvş
The restored Gate of Charisius or Adrianople Gate, where Sultan Mehmed II entered the city. You can get some amazing views from the top of the walls. Here you leave the old city, and enter the new!
The Chora or "Kariye" Church, now a museum, is unparalleled in Turkey, and some would claim the world, for its beautiful frescos and mosaics. Well worth the visit if you have time. Beautiful.
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Chora Museum
18 Kariye Cami Sk. The Chora or "Kariye" Church, now a museum, is unparalleled in Turkey, and some would claim the world, for its beautiful frescos and mosaics. Well worth the visit if you have time. Beautiful.
Food Scene
Famous for its many fish restaurants and nightly street musicians who serenade you at your table, this is a must see and eat street. If you like to cook, cross Kennedy Ave. to buy fresh seafood.
Çap Ariz Sokak (Kumkapı Altgeçidi)
Famous for its many fish restaurants and nightly street musicians who serenade you at your table, this is a must see and eat street. If you like to cook, cross Kennedy Ave. to buy fresh seafood.
Do you need your coffee fix? Located in the Historia mall, a quick walk and you can get the morning started right.
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Historia AVM
Do you need your coffee fix? Located in the Historia mall, a quick walk and you can get the morning started right.
This is your prime stop to get the famous Golden Horn fish sandwiches. Chefs on little boats cook up your food fresh and you can enjoy lunch while strolling or sitting along the waterfront.
Eminönü Gezi İskelesi
This is your prime stop to get the famous Golden Horn fish sandwiches. Chefs on little boats cook up your food fresh and you can enjoy lunch while strolling or sitting along the waterfront.
Aksaray is a bustling hub of commerce. One of the busiest intersections in the city, day or night. Careful when crossing the streets! You can find all walks of life here, and something to eat 24 hours
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Aksaray station
Aksaray is a bustling hub of commerce. One of the busiest intersections in the city, day or night. Careful when crossing the streets! You can find all walks of life here, and something to eat 24 hours
Shopping
This is the beginning of the Aksaray wholesale district: find all types of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories here. Mainly wholesale, but you can buy from the vendors too. Most speak English.
Hayriye Tüccarı Cd
This is the beginning of the Aksaray wholesale district: find all types of clothes, shoes, bags and accessories here. Mainly wholesale, but you can buy from the vendors too. Most speak English.
The main shopping mall in the district, stop by to pick up any items you may have forgotten: sweaters if it's too cold, and swimsuits if it's too warm! You can find clothes, books, food and more.
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Pizza Hut Fatih Historia AVM
No: 2/4 Adnan Menderes BulvarıThe main shopping mall in the district, stop by to pick up any items you may have forgotten: sweaters if it's too cold, and swimsuits if it's too warm! You can find clothes, books, food and more.
A wonderful bazaar, second only to the covered bazaar, come here to shop for spices and other foodstuffs, along with many other small items. Feel free to get lost in the magic side streets outside.
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Mısır Çarşısı
92 Erzak Ambarı Sok.A wonderful bazaar, second only to the covered bazaar, come here to shop for spices and other foodstuffs, along with many other small items. Feel free to get lost in the magic side streets outside.
Essentials
Migros is the largest grocery chain in Turkey, found all over the country. Stop in to stock up on any of your grocery needs. You'll find dried goods, as well as produce, meats, drinks and more.
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MM Migros
Migros is the largest grocery chain in Turkey, found all over the country. Stop in to stock up on any of your grocery needs. You'll find dried goods, as well as produce, meats, drinks and more.
Everything Else
One of the oldest, largest, and few large scale urban parks in Istanbul. A breath of fresh air for anyone that wants a break from the bustle. Great for long strolls amongst trees.
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Gülhane Parkı
Gülhane ParkıOne of the oldest, largest, and few large scale urban parks in Istanbul. A breath of fresh air for anyone that wants a break from the bustle. Great for long strolls amongst trees.