2024/02/29

14:56

Thinking more about Istanbul area/recommendations for a friend

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2 days Sultanahmet / Karakoy

Sultanahmet historic stuff during the day

Galata tower / Istiklal street / taksim evenings

Asmali Mescit / Cihangir nightlife

1 day boat tour on the bosphorus

1 day Besiktas

Dolmabahce palace

Ortakoy in the evening

1-2 day Kadikoy

Take the ferry across to enjoy the boat ride view of the hagia sophia, blue mosque, etc

[ NYT 36 Hours on the asian side](graph/2023-10-09/66af8037-8865-40ad-912b-5d52868447d1/66af8037-cf4b-4b5f-b757-6a7b7b9d50b9/66af8037-f7fc-45c0-b8fa-8ae43aaeb05e/65db8e53-51a1-4eac-9e72-0de5ca5da5e0)

Uskudar Coastline / Maiden’s Tower viewing at night

1 day misc options

Bebek neighborhood

Sisli neighborhood (Bomonti square and area)

Buyukada Island (day trip to see a quieter, older neighborhood)