2. Enjoy Magnificent City Istanbul On Air!
heliSightSeeing
istanbul
heliSightSeeing
istanbul
Pick Your Seat Now!
Approx. 15 Minutes
Every Sunday
Bosphorus, Kadıköy, Old City,
Golden Horn
( One Person )
3. Helicopter Tour Route
heliSightSeeing
istanbul
Approx. 30 Minutes
Bosphorus, Kadıköy,
Old City, Golden Horn
Ayazağa Mahallesi 208 Sok. No:1
( Yeni Ayazağa Mezarlık Yolu Sonu ) )
Sarıyer - Istanbul
Everyday, Everytime
Ayazağa
4. What about Discovering Istanbul,
Magnificent City that units two
continents, from a Helicopter?
heliSightSeeing
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5. heliSightSeeing
istanbul
heliSightSeeing
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Every Sunday
Approx. 15 Minutes Approx. 30 Minutes
Bosphorus, Old City,
Golden Horn
( One Person )
Bosphorus, Kadıköy,
Old City, Golden Horn
( 6 Seats )
Approx. 45 Minutes Approx. 60 Minutes
Bosphorus, Blacksea Entrance, Kadıköy,
Old City, Golden Horn
Bosphorus, Blacksea Entrance, Kadıköy,
Princess Islands, Old City, Golden Horn
( 6 Seats ) ( 6 Seats )
Everyday, Everytime
Everyday, Everytime Everyday, Everytime
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Metro
Bus
Tram
Metrobus
Nostalgic Tram
Ferry
Sea Buses
Hop on - Hop Off Bus
Taxi
HOW TO GET
Atatürk Airport to Sultanahmet
Sultanahmet to Taksim
Taksim to Atatürk Airport
CITY GUIDE
Sultanahmet Square
Taksim Square
Istiklal Avenue
Ortaköy
ATTRACTIONS
New Mosque
Topkapı Palace
Istanbul Archaeology Museum
Turkish Bath
Turkuazoo
Art Galleries & Museums
Galata Tower
Maiden Tower
Bosphorus Experience
DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Flower Passage
Nevizade
Asmalımescit
SHOPPING
Grand Bazaar
Spice Bazaar
Nişantaşı
Istinye Park
Studio Vogue
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9. WELCOME ISTANBUL
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ISTANBUL
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Welcome to Istanbul! This magical, many faceted city has
numerous stories to tell. Throughout history it has been a very impor-
tant city due to its strategic location. It has alternately been the home
of the Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. As such, it is a blend of
many cultures, flavours and melodies reflecting its cosmopolitan
character. Istanbul is unique in that it is a city separated into two
continents and bounded by two seas. Its long history means that it is
now a combination of European and Middle Eastern cultures, bridging
the east and the west. It is the ideal destination for all kinds of
travelers. Whether you want to lose yourself in its history, sample the
delights of its cuisine or acquire some traditional Turkish products, this is
the perfect location. With approximately 14.000.000 inhabitants it is
an ever-evolving city and ranks as the educational, commercial and
cultural hub of Turkey.
IstanbulFind is a tourist media network, it is here to help you discover
Istanbul and make the most of your stay. Its visual guide can be viewed
through its website, tourist offices/agencies, hotels and other social
networks and aims to deliver all the information you are likely to need.
In addition we have prepared this booklet, which we hope you will find
useful, to guide you through your trip. We at IstanbulFind wish you a
happy and unforgettable visit to this wonderful city.
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To save money when you shop in Turkey choose Tax
Free Point affiliated stores.
Easy steps, more refund
Getting a refund is easy, hassle-free and worth doing.
Get your refund in just 3 easy steps:
Tax Free Point
Please remember to ask for your Tax Free Point Cheque in
the affiliated store after shopping. In Turkey, the VAT rates
changes according to the goods by 8% and 18% and the
store assistant gives the Tax Free Point Cheque showing the
net refund in its special envelope. The total amount of the
purchase that you have made in the same
shop must be at least 100TL+VAT.
STEP
1
Note: The net refund you receive is calculated by deducting the
administration fee from the total VAT amount.
Customs Stamp
When you are leaving Turkey, a maximum of 90 days
after your shopping, show your purchases, Tax Free Point
cheque and passport to the Customs Desk to get your Tax
Free Point Cheque stamped.
STEP
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TAX FREE
POINT
Refund Locations
Atatürk Airport - ( Gate 222 )
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Karaköy Port
11. TAX FREE
POINT
Refund
According to your choice of refund method:
1) You can get your refund immediately in cash by
showing the stamped Tax Free Point Cheque to our Tax
Free Point officer.
2) You can get your refund amount transferred to your
credit card account by sending the stamped Tax Free
Point Cheque to us by mail within 90 days.
3) If you have used the InStore Tax Refund system in
your shopping, your VAT refund will be paid on to your
credit card account instantly after you get your Tax
Free Point Cheque stamped by the Customs Desk. In this
way, you can finish the refund process in one single step
and do not have to go to Tax Free Point offices at the
exit gates. In order for us to be able to pay your Tax
Refund, you must have the goods that you have
purchased with you, and the Tax Free Point Cheque
stamped by the Customs Officers.
STEP3
If you use Easy Instore Tax Refund
system in Tax Free Point affiliated
stores, your refund will be paid to
A Better Option to get your refund,
Use The InStore Tax Refund system.
your credit card account instantly when you get your
Tax Free Point Cheque stamped by the Customs Desk. In
this way, you can finish the refund process in one single
step and do not have to go to Tax Free Point offices at
the exit gates.
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Refund Locations
Atatürk Airport - ( Gate 222 )
Sabiha Gökçen Airport
Karaköy Port
12. DID YOU KNOW?
THAT AN 'ISTANBULKART' GETS YOU
ACCESS TO ALL PUBLIC BUSES, THE METRO,
CITYLINERS AND THE TRAM!
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TRANSPORT
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IstanbulFind Advises: You can buy your IstanbulKart from;
European Side
Besiktas – Besiktas Pier
Karakoy – Karakoy Tunel Entrance
Mecidiyekoy – Metrobus Station
Taksim – Taksim Square
Topkapı – Metrobus Station
Asian Side
Kadıköy-Kadıköy Square
Sabiha Gökçen Airport - Tuzla
13. TRANSPORTATION
Atatürk Airport (European side) & Sabiha Gökçen Airport
(Asian side): In addition to public transportation, taxis, hotel shuttle
services and car rentals, there is also an efficient bus company
called Havataş that provides airport transport every half hour to /
from Taksim and Kadıköy. Their buses also link each ferryboat from
Yenikapı with Atatürk Airport.
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Asia
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Istanbul has a wide and busy public transport network including metro,
tram, buses, shared taxi and ferries. It is highly advisable that you buy an
IstanbulKart ( 6 TL) and load credit onto the card instead of buying tokens
for every journey.
14. The metro / underground system has separate routes
between Hacıosman - Yenikapı, Aksaray - Atatürk Airport
and Kadıköy - Kartal. You can reach important centers of
the city by metro easily.
The tram offers an alternative route between Kabataş -
Bağcılar linking you with many tourist attractions.
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Metro
Tram
Transportation Tip
Istanbul has 3 metro, 5 tram lines and a funicular.
For an overview of the lines, you can check page 2.
* See more on page 8.
06.00 - 00.00
Operating
Hours
Prices
Token: 4 TL
*Card: 2.15 TL
06.00 - 00.00
Operating
Hours
Prices
Token: 4 TL
*Card: 2.15 TL
15. Metrobus offers the fastest and easiest transportation
in the city. It operates 24 hours between European and
Asian side in Zincirlikuyu and Söğütlüçeşme line.
Transportation Tip
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Nostalgic Tram
Metrobus
The historical tram runs between Taksim - Tunel and
Kadıköy - Moda offering flavour of the past.
As metrobus is the most used transportation
system, try not to use during rush hours
( between 17:00 - 20:00 ). * See more on page 8.
06.00 - 00.00
Operating
Hours
Prices
Token: 4 TL
*Card: 2.15 TL
06.00 - 00.00
Operating
Hours
Prices
3.25 TL
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7 days
24 hours
0850 222 44 48
Operating
Hours
Yellow taxis can be stopped anytime and anywhere or
alternatively can be called from a taxi rank.
Sea taxis are an ideal way to beat the traffic however
they need to be booked in advance.
Sea taxis
Taxi
Taksim - Sultanahmet 15 TL
Atatürk Airport -Taksim 50TL
Atatürk Airport-Sultanahmet 45 TL
Taxi Fares ( approximately )
Base Rate:
3.20 TL
Each km:
2.0 TL
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18. The ferries are one of the oldest forms of transport in
Istanbul. They connect the European side with Asian side.
It’s possible to reach Kabataş, Eminönü, Kadıköy, Haydarpa-
şa, Beşiktaş, Prince’s Islands, Üsküdar, Haliç, Sarıyer, İstinye
and Çengelköy with ferries.
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Ferry - Sea Buses
Hop On - Hop Off Bus
Buses
Two types of buses are available in the city, the private
or IETT municipal buses (mainly 06:00-23:00)
The city sightseeing tour buses depart from Sultanahmet
and Taksim squares takes to all major attractions.
06:10 - 23:00
10:00 - 18:00
Operating
Hours
Operating
Hours
* See more on page 8.
Token: 4 TL
*Card: 2.15 TL
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20. Atatürk Airport
32 Min ( Approx )
Taksim Kabataş
3 Min ( Approx )
Atatürk Airport Ataköy - Şirinevler
5 Min ( Approx )
Fastest Route
Kartal AyrılıkÇeşmesi
30 Min ( Approx ) 7 Min ( Approx )
*Please Check Page 2 for Istanbul Transportation Map
If you are going to use public transportation, we advise you first to get an
Istanbulkart ( Cost 6 TL ). With this card you can use bus, tram or metro in
one card by loading credits in it ( Cost 2.15 TL ). Otherwise you can
purchase a coin for each trip ( Cost 4.00 TL ).
Advises...
21. Aksaray
10 Min ( Approx )
Sultanahmet Grand Bazaar
16 Min ( Approx ) 5 Min ( Approx )
Mecidiyeköy -
Şişli
Taksim
Taksim
30 Min ( Approx ) 5 Min ( Approx )
Sirkeci
Taksim MetroAtatürk Airport Metro
Sultanahmet TramMetrobus ( 24 Hours )
Connection Point
MarmarayKartal Metro
Note: Metro / Tram operates 06.00-00.00
All days of week
Kabataş Funicular
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14,160,467 IN 2013?
23. Nearest Station:
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Sultanahmet
Square
Sultanahmet Square,
known as racecourse in
Ottoman and Byzantine
era, now fascinates
visitors by important
monuments such as
Hagia Sophia, New
Mosque and Basilica
Cistern.
CITY
GUIDE
IstanbulFind Advises...
Taste Turkish coffee or tea in one of the
sidewalk cafes in Sultanahmet Square.
24. Nearest Station:
Taksim (Taksim Metro)
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Taksim Square
Taksim Square is a
major tourist and
leisure district famed
for its restaurants,
shops and hotels with
the central station of
the Istanbul Metro
Network.
CITY
GUIDE
Don’t forget to visit Monument of the republic at the square
crafted by Pietro Canonica in 1928 for the 5th anniversary of
the Turkish Republic.
25. Nearest Station:
Taksim (Taksim Metro)
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Istiklal Avenue is one
of the most famous
avenues in Istanbul. It
is a pedestrian street
with 1.4 km length,
houses cultural,
historical, dining and
nightlife choices.
Istiklal Avenue
Take a walk on the street and visit passages for traditional
shopping. Moreover you can find old books and antiques in
one of the passages on the avenue.
26. Nearest Station:
Kabataş (Sultanahmet Tram)
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Ortaköy
Cosmopolitan district
during the Ottoman
era, Ortaköy offers lots
of souvenir shops,
cafes and a vibrant
nightlife.
Visit one of the cafes next to Ortaköy Mosque and enjoy your
tea overlooking to one of the best views of Bosphorus.
27. CITY GUIDE
on
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DID YOU KNOW?
THAT YOU CAN WALK INSIDE A REAL
SUBMARINE AT THE RAHMI KOÇ
MUSEUM.
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28. Istanbul offers a wealth of things to see
with endless treasures stretching
throughout the city, each area having its
own special magic and must see attracti-
ons.
Museum Pass Points
Chora Museum, Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapı
Palace Museum and Harem Apartments, Istanbul
Archaeology Museums, Istanbul Mosaic
Museum, Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts,
Galata Mevlevi House Museum, Yıldız Palace
Museum, Museum of the History of Science and
Technology in Islam.
Where to Buy
You can buy Museum Pass from; Topkapı Palace,
Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Archaeology Museum.
ATTRACTIONS
Museum Pass
With this card, you will be able to visit the historical and cultural
treasures of Istanbul, free of charge and without having to queue.
The Museum Pass Istanbul costs 85 TL and is valid for 72 hours,
beginning with your first museum visit. The card can only be used
at each museum once. The advantages offered to holders of the
card aren’t just limited to this; attractive discounts await at the
city’s elite private museums, together with arts and entertainments
venues, museum shops and GES Shops.
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29. Nearest Station:
Sultanahmet (Sultanahmet Tram)
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ATTRACTIONS
The New Mosque is an
Ottoman imperial
mosque located in the
Eminönü district of
Istanbul. The
construction of the
mosque first began in
1597 and ended in 1663.
New Mosque
09.30 - 18.30
The mosque is
closed during
praying
rituals.
Sultanahmet
Feed the pigeons in front of the mosque.
30. Nearest Station:
Sultanahmet (Sultanahmet Tram)
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ATTRACTIONS
Winter:
09.00 - 16.00
Summer:
09.00 - 18.00
Sultanahmet
Topkapı Palace
Constructed between
1460 and 1478 during
the reign of Fatih the
Conqueror, Topkapı
Palace, was the home of
the Ottoman Dynasty
and harem for over 400
years. The palace
houses magnificent 86
carat Spoonmaker’s
Diamond.
Stop by at Pavilion of the Holy Mantle which holds many
holy relics of Islam and the Prophet Mohammed’s mantle.
31. Nearest Station:
Gülhane (Sultanahmet Tram)
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ATTRACTIONS
Gülhane
Istanbul Archaeology
Museum
Situated within the
grounds of Gülhane Park,
Archaeology Museum,
first museum to feature
Turkish art, has an
extensive collection of
antiques.
There are over a million objects are exhibited in the
museum but the most outstanding and must see piece is
Alexander Sarcophagus.
Winter:
09.00 – 17.00
Summer:
09.00 – 18.00
32. LNearest Station:
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ATTRACTIONS
Summer:
09.00 - 18.00
Winter:
09.00 - 16.00
Sultanahmet
Hagia Sophia
Also called as the eighth
wonder of the world,
Hagia Sophia is one of
the largest cathedrals in
the world having special
significance for the
Orthodox community.
Take a photo from the second floor of the Hagia
Sophia in a sunny day.
33. I Nearest Station: Sultanahmet
(Sultanahmet Tram)
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Sultanahmet
Blue Mosque
This Ottoman mosque
was built opposite to
Hagia Sophia and takes its
name from the famous
blue tiles used in its
interior. It was built
between 1609 - 1616,
during the reign of
Ahmed I.
09.30 - 18.30
The mosque is
closed during
praying rituals.
Don’t just walk through quickly gaze up at the incredibly
intricate tile work and look for the details like the carved
wooden door above or the marble fountain below.
34. LNearest Station:
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ATTRACTIONS
Winter:
09.00 - 17.30
Summer:
09.00 - 18.30
Sultanahmet
Basilica Cistern
Used to hold 80
thousand cubic
meters of water,
Basilica Cistern has
been the source of
water for the palaces
of the Byzantine and
Ottoman empires.
Toss a coin into the pool and make a wish during
your Basilica Cistern discovery.
35. I Nearest Station: Sultanahmet
(Sultanahmet Tram)
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ATTRACTIONS
Turkish Bath
Turkish Bath history
relies on Roman era.
After the conquest of
Istanbul in 1453,
Ottoman Empire
became patrons of
baths and built
amazing structures.
Visiting Turkish Bath is a worth trying activity in Istanbul.
Don’t forget to have foam massage, washing and pouch.
36. Nearest Station:
Kocatepe (Atatürk Airport Metro)
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ATTRACTIONS
10.00 – 20.00
Entrance Fee:
Adult: 34 TL
Children &
Student: 25 TL
Bayrampasa
Forum AVM
Turkuazoo
Discover Turkey’s biggest
aquarium; Turkuazoo,
where guests can take
underwater safari
through 80m underwa-
ter tunnel: with stunning
270° panoramic views,
just like taking a walk
along the ocean floor.
For an immersive experience and breathtaking adventure
you can dive with the sharks. What is more, no previous
experience is needed!
37. Art Galleries & Museums
If you are into discovering local artists or just
into strolling some exhibitions Istanbul offers
many modern art galleries and museums
It has an excellent location at the end of the
Bosphorus and is a museum of contemporary
art which also hosts exhibitions.
(Closed on Mondays)
Salt Institution
Situated in Karaköy and Taksim, Salt is a
foundation that hosts exhibitions and
conferences and is also home to the Ottoman
Bank Museum.
Yapı Kredi Art Gallery
Based on Istiklal Street, this art gallery shows
mainly Turkish contemporary artists together
with exhibitions of photography.
Nearest Station: Tophane (Sultanahmet Tram)
Nearest Station: Taksim (Taksim Metro)
Nearest Station: Taksim (Taksim Metro)
Istanbul Modern Museum
Salt
For more Art Galleries & Museums you can
visit istanbulfind.com.
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ATTRACTIONS
09.00 - 18.00
Şışhane
Galata Tower
This observation tower
is built by the Genoese
and it gets its name
from the area where it
is situated and offers a
perfect panorama of the
Golden Horn and the
Old City.
You can enjoy the restaurant on the upper floor of the tower
or can capture amazing Golden Horn moments.
39. Nearest Station: IDO Kabataş ( European Side )
Nearest Station: Üsküdar Pier ( Asia Side )
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Bosphorus
09.15 - 18.45
Entrance Fee:
20 TL
Maiden’s Tower
Also known as
Leander’s Tower,
Maiden’s Tower is
situated on the sea at
the entrance of the
Bosphorus and is
famous for its legends.
Enjoy at the café or restaurant in the tower overlooking to
amazing Istanbul view.
41. DID YOU KNOW?
THAT A TRADITIONAL RAKI
SERVING RESTAURANT
IS CALLED A MEYHANE.
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42. You should have taste traditional Turkish meze (side dish)
with traditional drink “Rakı”.
Nearest Station:
Taksim (Taksim Metro)
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Ciçek Pasajı
(Flower Passage)
After the big Beyoglu
fire, the passage hall of
this building started to
host flower shops and
drinking holes and it
came to be known as
the “Flower Passage”.
DINING &
NIGHTLIFE
43. Here you can see a trio or a quartet of musicians going
around with their instruments, tip them 15 to 20 TL to stop
and play you a classical Turkish song or two.
Nearest Station:
Taksim (Taksim Metro)
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DINING &
NIGHTLIFE
Nevizade
Nevizade, has scores of
tables set on the street
and accommodates
patrons with the
freshest fish in the city
(brought over directly
from the Bazaar) and
loads of delicious mezes.
44. You can taste some delicious Turkish appetizers sitting at a
restaurant and show your little dance moves in dance clubs or
listen to an amazing concert in one of the live music halls
around the area.
Nearest Station:
Şişhane (Taksim Metro)
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DINING &
NIGHTLIFE
Asmalımescit
Asmalımescit serves as
a nightlife center of
Istanbul. Street offers
many restaurants, bars
and concert halls that
will keep you entertai-
ned till the morning
hours.
45. When you see the queue in front of the historical Mehmet
Efendi Turkish coffee shop, don’t mind the wait and get in
line.
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DINING &
NIGHTLIFE
Turkish Coffee
Roasted and finely ground
coffee beans boiled in a
pot and served in a small
coffee cup with lots foam
on it. After meal, before
meal, in every spare time
you can see people
drinking coffee in small
cups. That’s true! It’s
Turkish Coffee.
Nearest Station:
Eminönü (Sultanahmet Tram)
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DINING &
NIGHTLIFE
The first Karaoke bar in
Turkey, Mido Karaoke in
Ortaköy guarantees an
enjoyable night with
over 65.000 songs in 6
languages; English,
Turkish, French, Italian,
Chinese, Turkish,
Japanese and Korean.
Mido Karaoke
Spend an enjoyable night with your group of friends in their
private karaoke rooms.
Nearest Station:
Kabataş (Sultanahmet Tram)
19:00 – 04:00
For reservation:
+90 212 227 60
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Ortaköy ( Next
to Princess
Ortaköy Hotel)
47. SHOPPING
t
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DID YOU KNOW?
THE GRAND BAZAAR IS ONE OF THE LARGEST
COVERED MARKETS IN THE WORLD WITH
60 STREETS AND 5000 SHOPS.
IstanbulFind Advises:
While shopping in the bazaar, don’t forget to visit the famous Turkish coffee house.
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48. IstanbulFind Advises...
Don’t leave the bazaar before you buy an evil eye and
visit a carpet store to watch how the carpet sellers flies
the carpets.
09.00 – 19.00
It is closed on
Sundays.
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This ancient covered
market is one of the
largest in the world
containing thousands of
shops selling anything
from jewellery to silk
garments and from
carpets to leather.
Grand Bazaar
Nearest Station:
Gülhane (Sultanahmet Tram)
Visiting
Hours
Address
Sultanahmet
49.
50. You should visit Abdi İpekçi street, where you can find
world’s most famous brands.
Nearest Station:
Osmanbey (Taksim Metro)
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Nişantaşı
Nişantaşı, on the
European side of Istanbul,
is a popular shopping and
residential district. It is
one of the most exclusive
neighbourhood of the
city. The area includes
worldwide famous stores.
Nisantası
You can visit all
days of the
week.
51. You should take a rest during your shopping experience in
the Brands Street on a cafe and watch the amazing
crowd and luxurious cars go by.
Nearest Station:
İTÜ Ayazaga (Taksim Metro)
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Istinye Park
In addition to the top
brands, Istinye Park
stands out with its
architecture. Shopping
mall with over 100
clothing stores and
worldwide brands caters
for all your needs seven
days a week.
10:00 - 22:00
Maslak
52. Have you ever visited a leather factory? Discover all the
process of leather production at the Studio Vogue’s
manufacturing area.
Nearest Station: Kazlıçesme (Marmaray)
IstanbulFind Advises...
9.00-19.00
SHOPPING
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Visiting
Hours
Address
Kazlıçeşme
Mah. Abay
Cad. No:229
Zeytinburnu
Istanbul
Studio Vogue
Young and dynamic face
of leather fashion, Studio
Vogue offers wide range
of trendy and elegant
designs from napa,
stretch leather and
suede.
Factory Shop
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DID YOU KNOW?
THAT THERE ARE NEARLY 1200+ HOTELS IN
ISTANBUL, WITH A CAPACITY TO HOST
10 MILLION VISITORS EACH YEAR.
?
IstanbulFind Advises:
You can book your room at one of the best hotels in Istanbul on istanbulfind.com.
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55. ACCOMMODATION
How To Book Your Room On
ISTANBULFIND.com ?
1- Open your web browser.
2- Visit istanbulfind.com
3- You can select your language; English,
Turkish, Russian or Arabic, on the right side of
the page.
4- Click the hotels section located on top of
the page.
5- Choose the hotel you want to stay.
6- You can find pictures, videos, general
information and reviews about the hotel.
7- Click on the green "Book Now" box on the
right side.
8- You'll book your room safely under the
guarantee of Booking.com
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* Before you book your
hotel, don't forget to
visit "Find Special
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hotel deals.
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57. 10
IstanbulFind has made a selection of activities for you
which we hope will enhance your Istanbul experience.
Take a boat tour along the Bosphorus, enjoy a Turkish
tea and feed the seagulls with pieces from your 'simit'.
Pay a visit a hamam and luxuriate in an authentic
Turkish bath experience.
Watch a ceremony of the Whirling Dervishes at the
Galata Mevlevihanesi.
Spend an evening tasting a wide range of mezes in a
'meyhane' to the accompaniment of live 'fasıl' music.
Take a trip to Büyükada and enjoy a ride in a phaeton.
Don’t forget to drink Turkish Coffee in a local cafe.
Give “Shisha” a try (waterpipe) in one of oldest
waterpipe gardens at Çorlulu Ali Paşa Medresesi.
Take a trip to Polonezköy and have a leisurely breakfast
in this rural environment.
Have a picnic at one of the beaches in Kilyos and take a
swim in the Black Sea.
Feed the pigeons in front of the New Mosque in
Eminönü whilst having your shoes polished in the
traditional way.
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Language
Learn some Turkish when you travel to
Turkey and your trip will be much better.
Luckily, simple Turkish is fairly easy to
learn because Turkish is a logical,
phonetic language.
AnlamıyorumI do not understand
Tekrar edebilir misiniz?Could you repeat please?
İmdat!Help!
Dikkat!Look out!
KayboldumI am lost
Beni rahat bırakınLeave me alone
Bir doktora ihtiyacım varI need a doctor
Hesap lütfenThe bill please
Bu ne kadarHow much is this?
Bunu beğenmedimI did not like this
Bunu istemiyorumI do not want this
Kredi kartı geçerli mi?Do you accept credit cards?
Nerede döviz bozdurabilirim?Where can I change money?
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59. Police: 155
Fire: 110
Ambulance: 112
Coast Guard: 158
Gendarmerie: 156
Atatürk Airport:
+90 212 663 64 00
Sabiha Gökçen Airport:
+90 216 585 50 00
American Hospital: 444 37 77
Acıbadem Hospital: 444 55 44
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Don’t Forget to Take These 5 Things!
Before you spend, money be sure that you changed into Turkish Liras.
Because generally most of the shops and restaurants change the money
with below currency.
If you are visiting mosques be sure that you have a head scarf.
You can enjoy your Istanbul visit by walking, especially in Old City area.
So take your most comfortable shoes with you.
Istanbul can surprise you in every way, especially with its weather.
Be sure that you have a portable umbrella in your bag.
Don’t forget to take ISTANBULFIND Tourist Information
Guide with you during your discovery in the city.
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60. Being the capital city of three great empires,
Istanbul is also one of the cities which has been
the center of the country's economic life. From
flats in urban centers to villas in suburbs, there are
many options for housing in Istanbul.
Financially 34th
biggest city in the
world.
Istanbul generates about 23%
of Turkey's Gross National
Product (GNP).
Foreign Currency
Inflow:
1,732,130,209,92
Turkey is the 17th
largest economy in
the world and the
6th largest economy
in Europe with a
current GDP of
approximately USD
820 billion in 2013.
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INVESTMENT
290,000 in
the property
market in
2012.
The number of houses
sold reached
IBB 2010 European
Capital of Culture
Report / ibb.gov.tr
IMF - World
Economic Outlook
Database, October
2012,International
Monetary Fund.
IBB 2010
European Capital
of Culture Report
/ ibb.gov.tr
Investment in
Turkey invest.gov.tr
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61. Your Guide to Real Estate Solutions
LEVENT PLAZA
turyap.com.tr/leventplazalar
Büyükdere Caddesi, Ecza Sokak Pol Center, No:4 /42 34394 Levent / İstanbul
t. +90 212 278 7 666
m. +90 506 854 88 50
e. leventplazalar@turyap.com.tr
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DID YOU KNOW?
That Istanbul's real estate prices
increased by 20 percent in 2013?
?
IstanbulFind Advises:
For more information about estate purchases and sales in Istanbul you can
contact Turyap Levent Plaza.
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