Д°stanbul - Lonely Planet Online

: Major sites like Topkapı Palace require at least half a day to avoid "speed-sightseeing". The 16 best things to do in İstanbul - Lonely Planet

: Don't miss a dürüm (wrap) from Dürümzade in Beyoğlu or a simit (sesame bread ring) from a street vendor. Neighborhood Highlights Д°stanbul - Lonely Planet

: Wander these historically cosmopolitan neighborhoods for colorful homes, antique auctions, and "shabby-chic" cafe culture. Lonely Planet Pro-Tips : Major sites like Topkapı Palace require at

: Surrender to the steam in a historic 16th-century bathhouse like Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı for a quintessential Ottoman experience. Lonely Planet Pro-Tips : Surrender to the steam

: Buy this reloadable transit card immediately to save money and time on the city’s robust metro, tram, and ferry network.

: Visit the atmospheric Basilica Cistern , a subterranean "forest of columns" that has famously appeared in films like From Russia with Love . Eating & Drinking Like a Local

: The city's current "cool" neighborhood, packed with independent art galleries, third-wave coffee shops, and spectacular sunset views from the Moda seafront.