Historic Places
Istanbul Architecture and Historic Places
Istanbul's buildings become more interesting when you look at what they were designed to do. A dome gathers people into a shared space.…
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Museums, art, historic places, bookshops and shopping: find a cultural reason to go exploring in Istanbul.
Museums & Art
Six Istanbul Museums and Art Spaces
An afternoon with paintings, manuscripts or contemporary art can change how you see Istanbul outside the gallery. The useful question is which collection…
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Shopping
Shopping and Local Design in Istanbul
A good Istanbul shopping day starts with a small decision: what would you actually like to bring home? A useful cotton towel, a…
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Shopping
Istanbul Bookshops
Leave a little space in your bag for Istanbul. A novel, an exhibition catalogue or a book about the city can be a…
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