City: Beyoglu
Top Things to do in Beyoglu
Top 9 Points of Interest & Landmarks in Beyoglu, Turkey
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
Restaurants in Istanbul
1. Miniaturk
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,715 reviews
Minaturk is just what it sounds like: a mini version of treasures found in Turkey. The park contains 105 models done in 1/25th scale, about half of them from Istanbul and the rest from Anatolia and the Ottoman territories outside of Turkey.
Reviewed By mamz001 - London, United Kingdom
Absolutely loved this place! Wife and I paid 20 liras each for a ticket and spent about an hour. It soooo cool, you could really see the details of all the models built here. All these miniature models are key monuments around Turkey, and it really gives a lot of information of when and why they were built. I was shocked at the beauty of some of these models, really stunning. For me this place should be in the top 10 things to do in Istanbul, if you get time do visit this place guys! I think in total there was in excess of 80 miniature models.
2. Istiklal Caddesi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 5,893 reviews
This cobblestone street attracts both locals and tourists who walk its length to enjoy the many restaurants, cafes and shops. Many of the city's movie theaters are also located here.
Reviewed By umeshs605
This cobblestone Cadessi (street) in Beyoglu Istanbul has got the most unbelievable vibe day or night it has a maze of Restaurants, Fish market shops, Bars, Bistros,Cinemas,Museums,Mosques,Theaters,Flea markets,Spice shops,Flower shops,malls and much more.If you in the mood you can take a walk to Taksim Square and the Galata Tower.The view of the Galata Tower is just pure magic especially at night with banners and colorful lights above the streets one can take the tram to Taksim (2kms)or go on a open top Big Bus Istanbul tour Please don't go to the bars in the side streets at night and don't accept free drinks and don't do currency exchanges with guys in the street you are guaranteed to be ripped off. Enjoy Istiklal Cadessi a memory to be treasured. Bon voyage
3. Cicek Pasaji
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 242 reviews
Also know as the Flower Passage, the courtyard of the Cité de Péra building was once the favored spot for local flower-sellers. Today, the lively area is home to many restaurants, taverns and shops.
Reviewed By Anonymous06092001 - Hong Kong, China
One of the place I have repeatedly been to in Istanbul 1. There are so many restaurants and shops around the street. 2. Brilliant western architecture along the street, things are a little bit expensive comparing to other places as it is a tourist hotspot. 3. Be aware of tourist scams that try to be friends with you and lure you into one of the bar and then the bar would charge you a lot for that. 4. Great place to count down there, with great atmosphere and a little bit of fireworks (Turkey officials don't do fireworks for new year) 5. Most bars and clubs are over there, it is famous for turkey night life. 6. Anyway, enjoy :)
4. Anadolu Feneri
5. Ceneviz SarayI
6. St. Pierre Han
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 2 reviews
7. Taksim Maksemi
8. Kamondo House Ruins
9. Matbah Emini Hasan aga Cesmesi
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
