Buyukada (Big Island): One-Day Trip

Places to see in Buyukada

Büyükada is one of the most beautiful and green places near Istanbul. The biggest among Princes’ Islands, it has parks, beaches, hotels, restaurants, walking trackways, bicycle rental and another activities for guests. Here you can enjoy the beauty of nature among green trees with great sea view. Just take small backpack, choose the ferry which will bring you to Buyukada and

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The Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar in Istanbul

Mısır Çarşısı İstanbul

The Egyptian Bazaar is the place in Istanbul to find a fresh supply of incredible spices. Due to its extensive range of spices, it is also affectionately known as the Spice Bazaar. You will find more than just a few herbs and spices at the bazaar, however. Vendors sell items such as nuts, dried figs, honeycomb, and the pride of

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Turkish carpets (kilim): what is it and how to buy the perfect rug

Turkish carpets in Istanbul

Most of the tourist who visited Turkey heard about famous turkish rugs — kilim. What is it?Kilim is a flat-woven rug (carpet) which can be used as part of home accessories, used as a floor or sofa covering. Kilim has an old history and rugs of every region, where they were made, have an unique ornament and motif. Turkish carpets

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Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı): shopping and history at one place

Grand Bazaar Istanbul

Grand Bazaar is one of the biggest markets in the world. Located in old historical district of Istanbul — Beyazit, Kapalıçarşı was one of the most important places and mechanism in Ottoman Empire. It was a considerable part of economy and daily life in Ottoman times. The construction of Kapalıçarşı started in 1455-56 as a bedesten which was named as

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TOP-15 Best Shopping Malls in Istanbul 2024

Best shopping malls in Istanbul

Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city and a paradise for shopaholics. You can go shopping in Istanbul literally all day, without getting tired, and never cease to be amazed at the variety of supermarkets, pavilions, boutiques offering products for all occasions. Istanbul is a city of contrasts. On shelves of shops there, both products of world-famous brands and products of local

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