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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.
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1. Dances of Colours
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4.5 based on 41 reviews
For those who want to enjoy Istanbul's beauty at night while tasting rich Turkish cusine and watching the Turkish dances, Bosphorus dinner cruise & Turkish night show is the most ideal activity in Istanbul. Hop aboard your sightseeing boat and cruise out into the Bosphorus - the strait that splits Istanbul onto two continents.Spend your evening in Istanbul cruising around the beautiful Bosphorus Strait while enjoying dinner and an Anatolian folklore show with belly dancing, henna ceremony and much more. Gliding through the water, your boat follows a route that includes views of Istanbul's top attractions - all enchantingly illuminated at night. Cruise past the Blue Mosque and Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge while eating, drinking and enjoying the show!As you cruise through the waters around Istanbul, your host will serve a traditional Turkish dinner with unlimited drinks. Sit back and watch a folklore show to give you a taste of Anatolian culture in the city.
2. Second Floor
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By ShakeebK4 - Kozhikode District, India
It is the place of religious harmony in Istanbul. It should be saved as it is and never let it destroyed at any cost. I love to visit this place each and every time I visit Turkey.
3. Hodjapasha Cultural Center
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4.0 based on 1,967 reviews
1. Dervish Experience : Live Show & Exhibition : Everyday at 19:00 Price: 50 USD / Free hot and cold beverages. 2. Rhythm of the Dance :Featuring variety of charming folkloric dances of Anatolia combined with exotic Oriental dances and Ottoman Palace dances. Every Tuesday , Thursday & Saturday at 20:30 Price : 50 USD / Free hot and cold beverages.
Reviewed By atulya_sinha - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
Hodja Pasha auditorium is located in a historic stone building which was originally a hamam (Turkish bath) built by Hodja Sinan Pasha, minister to Sultan Mehmet in the 1470s. The entrance on the ground floor leads to a small counter where one can book tickets; although one can book tickets conveniently and economically online, the physical ticket needs to be collected from this counter. The circular chamber on the first floor is used as the performance area, with the audience seated all around. Meanwhile the foyer is used as a display area and sale counter. There are two types of events held regularly: Firstly, there is a daily “Sema Ceremony” (Performance of Whirling Dervishes) at 1900 hours daily. This is a religious/ spiritual performance which is not intended as entertainment. The background of this performance and the history of the dervishes is elaborated in the exhibition area on the first floor. Secondly, there is a variety cultural programme titled “Rhythm of the Dance” held at 2030 hours on alternate days (daily in the peak season), which consists of folk dances, gypsy dances and belly dances. All the dancing is very professionally done and it is suitable for families with older children (children below 7 are not allowed).
4. Whirling Dervishes Istanbul
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3.5 based on 130 reviews
The Ceremony is in the Real Monasteries near Fatih, Yenikapi, Silivrikapi and Galata areas where the local & the Sufi Community lives. We are the member of the community since the 90's and have a culture center in Sultanahmet. Every Mondays and Thursdays at 20:00 we meet in our place, give a little lecture about the ceremony and go to our monastery with our Car. Its an authentic Ceremony and not a tourist show like in Sultanahmet. The Duration is app. 2 hours with Zikr ( meditation ), Sufi Music & Dervish Ceremony. In the end of the ceremony we return back to Sultanahmet. The Dress Code is long Sleeves & you can take a few photos without flash and disturbing the ambiance. We only take limited number of guests soo please let us know in advanced.. You are all welcome in our monastrey..
Reviewed By Meow_Purr_Travel - Budapest, Hungary
This beautiful ceremony, which takes place in a temple, was one of the highlights of my time (almost three months, so I saw a lot of things, where there is something to see everywhere) in Istanbul. There are other places to see Whirling Dervishes but most of them are spectacles/performances for tourists. This one is not. I did not expect that this would actually be such a moving, spiritual experience for me. My suggestion to visitors would be to really be present rather than spend most of the time trying to take pictures to post on Instagram.
5. Ayasofya Asmaalti Cafe&Restaurant
Sultanahmet Te Bulundu En Nadir.huzurlu Sakin Turunculuk Yer Istanbul Istanbul Un En Eski Yapılarından Biri Olan Küçük Ayasofya Camii Orada Bulunmakta
6. Dance Of Colours
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2.5 based on 4 reviews
