Istanbul Attractions

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All Saints Moda

A small, historic Anglican church in the heart of Moda, surrounded by a quiet garden. It's a peaceful spot away from the neighborhood's busier streets.

60m
Kadıköy·Modest
All Saints Moda
religious

Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)

A major concert hall and cultural center on Taksim Square, rebuilt and reopened in 2021. Its transparent facade makes it a striking modern landmark.

60m
Beyoğlu
Atatürk Cultural Center (AKM)
landmark

Bomonti

A century-old beer factory now houses coffee spots, galleries, and co-working spaces. It's a locals' hangout, not a tourist stop.

60m
Şişli
Bomonti
landmark

Borusan Contemporary

Contemporary art museum in the historic Perili Köşk (Haunted Mansion) with a Bosphorus view. Free admission; weekend reservations often needed.

60m
Beşiktaş
Borusan Contemporary
museum

Dolmabahçe Mosque

A baroque waterside mosque commissioned by Bezmialem Valide Sultan and completed by Sultan Abdülmecid in the 1850s.

30m
Beşiktaş·Covered
Dolmabahçe Mosque
mosque

İstinye Park

A large shopping centre in İstinye with nearly 300 stores, split between an indoor mall and an open-air section built around a central park. Handy for a relaxed meal or a break from sightseeing.

60m
Sarıyer
İstinye Park
landmark

Süreyya Opera House

A beautiful 1927 opera house in Kadıköy, originally Istanbul's first musical theatre on the Anatolian side. It was restored and reopened as a proper opera venue in 2007.

60m
Kadıköy
Süreyya Opera House
historic

Aşiyan Museum

This is the former home of poet Tevfik Fikret, built in 1906. It became a museum in 1945 and offers a quiet look into his life and work.

Varies·60m
Beşiktaş
Aşiyan Museum
museum
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