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Activities in Istanbul
Egyptian Bazaar (Misir Carsisi)
Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.
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Sultanahmet District
The old section of Istanbul where you can find many attractions including Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque.
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Hippodrome (Atmeydani)
The ancient Hippodrome was the center of Byzantine civic life, from political and theological controversies to chariot races and riots. Built in 203 by Emperor Septimus Severus, it is estimated that the arena could accommodate up to 100,000 spectators.
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Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsisi)
Bargaining for goods is standard practice at the largest covered market in Turkey, rumored to contain over 4,000 shops.
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The Bosphorus
This body of water that passes along the shores of Istanbul is 20 miles in length and is the physical divider between the continents of Europe and Asia.
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Bagdat Street (Bagdat caddesi)
Bagdat street is the heart of the Asian side of Istanbul. The lively part starts in Bostanci, across from the boat house and ends in Kiziltoprak, near Kadikoy. There are many shops, book stores, restaurants and side-walk cafes along the street. There might be nothing for the tourists here but, if you are curious about how people live on the Asian side of Istanbul, you may want to spend some time here before you take off to the Prince Islands from Bostanci.
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Balik Pazari
Fish and other edibles are what you'll find at this seafood market next to the Cicek Pasaji.
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Cicek Pasaji
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.
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Prens Leather
Prens carries a family inheritance as it's been in the leather business for three generations. This boutique designs and manufactures in Istanbul and is located in Grand Bazaar district. There's a selection of leather and fur clothing for women and men. Prens offers the very finest in quality and workmanship, and also stocks a colorful range of traditional and contemporary Turkish design examples. Prens as a "trendsetter" does not
only follow the fashion, but also creates the fashion iin ....
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