My Beautiful Istanbul

The full name of the exhibition is Istanbul As Far As The Eye Can See: Views Across Five Centuries. The venue of this most interesting exhibition is Meşher, at 211 İstiklal Avenue. Entry to the building is from the side street (Postacılar Sok.) around the corner. Readers may recall Meşher from another exhibition that was […]

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The ever increasing number of restaurants and cafes in Istanbul is almost overwhelming nowadays. In this case, deciding where to eat can be a tedious ordeal for foreign visitors. However, going to places that are also preferred by locals can be a useful guide. Here are a selection of restaurants that Istanbulites prefer to go to around Karaköy. Needless to say, there are many others but these can be a starting point for you.

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