Things to do in Istanbul, Turkey: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

November 20, 2021 Nicolette Lion

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.
Restaurants in Istanbul

1. BaglarbasIndaki Tarihi Cesme

Uskudar Nuhkuyusu caddesi cesme, Istanbul 34000 Turkey
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BaglarbasIndaki Tarihi Cesme

2. Camlica Hill

Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey +90 216 443 21 98 http://www.vipmisafir.com/eng/Hizmetlerimiz.asp?ID=203&beylerbeyi_palace_and_bosphorus_tours.html
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Camlica Hill

Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia

Camlica hill is located on the Asian side, on an elevated position in Uskudar. You can reach it by ferry and then taxi (more scenic journey), or taxi all the way from European side via the Bosphorus bridge (also exciting as you cross the only bridge connecting two continents). The Camlica hill is the best viewpoint in Istanbul, as from here you see almost the entire Bosphorus strait, as well the whole city. It's a favorite local's picnic spot, wedding place with an open air restaurant and famous gozleme (Turkish teriffic pastry) eatery. Another new, outstanding attraction is the last year finished mind blowing Camlica Mosque, but you must read about it in a separate review.

3. Moschea Semsi Pasha

Semsipasa Halk Kutuphanesi Mimar Sinan Mah. Harem Sahil Yolu, No:6 Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey http://www.semsipasakutuphanesi.com/
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Moschea Semsi Pasha

4. Uskudar Pier

Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey
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Uskudar Pier

Reviewed By ash_egy

You take the ferry boat from Imenunu, every 30 minutes. It's 10 minutes to Uskudar, you walk for about 15 minutes along the shore toward Maiden tower. Many dining options are available at fair price. View is amazing and worth going.

5. Count Ostrorog Mansion

Kandilli-Goksu Cd. No:19 Kandilli Mahallesi, Istanbul 34684 Turkey
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6. Selman Aga Turbesi

Mimar Sinan Selmani Pak Cd / Uskudar, Istanbul 34664 Turkey
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Selman Aga Turbesi

7. Serefabad Kasri Su Deposu

Intersection of Semsi Pasa Street and Semsi Pasa Bostani Street Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey
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8. Mahmut Sevket Pasa Konagi

Esref Saat Sokagi Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey http://www.uskudar.bel.tr/tr/main/erehber/saraylar-kasirlar-koskler/47/mahmut-sevket-pasa-konagi/864
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Mahmut Sevket Pasa Konagi

9. Horhor Cesmesi

Uskudar meydan / Selman aga camii, Istanbul Turkey

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