Agree that the ‘bohemian quarter’ of Istanbul is situated in the backstreets of Galata and Karaköy. Where away from the tourist throngs, artists & musicians live their alternative lifestyles here...🔝
Karabatak Karaköy🍰Julius Meinl is a cool and funky café that features retro-style décor and an atmosphere that makes you want to spend many hours here chatting away with friends over a cup of coffee
SALT has ambitions of becoming Turkey’s largest cultural institution,it was constructed between 1850 -1860.SALT is not a museum, art or architectural institution, but a venue that stands 4 innovation
LeiLa Boutique is recommended, a lovely little shop with mostly handmade locally gifts and also very affordable...🎁💝
Author Orhan Pamuk's describes how Kemal collects his lover Füsun's belongings & the logic behind how he sets them out i/t museum.These objects, which embody daily life in Istanbul durend 20th century
The Topkapi Palace is on the Seraglio Point overlooking both Marmara and Bosphorus was given by Mehmed II after the conquest of Constantinapolis in 1453. It was home to all the Ottoman sultans.🏰
The Museum has become a multipurpose cultural center and during summer many events and concerts take place at the fabulous garden of Istanbul Modern & you’re stunned by the incredible Bosphorus view!
Well for me the Archeology Museums have always been one of the first places I visit wherever possible. As they reflect the cultural, historical depth of that country and the civilizations it produced.
Had a lovely lunch in restaurant Asitane🍴there's a nice garden and it's next to the beautiful impressing Chora Church💒
A nice supercool area with very cosy interior design shops like 🍴Cuppa, a nice staff and healthy 🍵food and 🍹drinks, a lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.
