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City break in Istanbul. Active leisure ideas for Istanbul - attractions, recreation and nightlife
Tatilya Entertainment Park is one of the best places for family holidays. The park occupies the fifth place in the list of largest parks in the world. Tatilya has enough space for as many as five thousand visitors at the same time. Kids will appreciate large selection of rides and game rooms, and music lovers are welcome to visit the amphitheater, which hosts music performances. In addition to this, the park has six restaurants and several bars where you can order drinks.
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Walks on charming French Street, mastering the ancient art of smoking narghile, degustation of seafood under the Galata Bridge or on the roof of an old house – you will find all these and … Open
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Another way to learn the city of Istanbul by taking the walking excursion "How to understand Istanbul and get pleasure from it". This is the daily group sightseeing tour, which is worth taking in order to get acquainted with the city. For 3 hours you will begin to navigate in the main sights of the city and the intricacies of Istanbul history. Discover the favorite places of local people. After the tour, Istanbul will become clearer to you, and walking around the city will be more interesting! You will learn your favorite places - Ottoman coffee houses, city hookahs, cheap home cafes and restaurants with a panoramic view of Istanbul magnificence. You will find out where to try traditional dishes without tourist admixtures, how to make profitable purchases, where to have fun and how then you can comfortably reach anywhere in the city even at night. All these pleasures cost 20 euro per person.
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Istanbul and surroundings
Recommended places for active recreation and leisure in Istanbul
Orient Express Bar
Where: 34 Hüdavendigar Caddesi, Hocapaşa, İstanbul, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 520 71 61;
Where: 34 Hüdavendigar Caddesi, Hocapaşa, İstanbul, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 520 71 61;
Kaktüs
Where: Imam Adnan Sok. 4, Beyoglu, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 293 61 00;
Where: Imam Adnan Sok. 4, Beyoglu, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 293 61 00;
Kemanci
Where: Siraselviler Cad. 69/1-3, Taksim, Istanbul;
Where: Siraselviler Cad. 69/1-3, Taksim, Istanbul;
Roxy
Where: Siraselviler Cad., Arslan Atari Sok. 3, Taksim, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 249 12 83;
Where: Siraselviler Cad., Arslan Atari Sok. 3, Taksim, Istanbul; Telephone: +90 212 249 12 83;
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Amusement parks near Istanbul
♥ Amusement park 'Vialand' Istanbul, 6.9 km from the center. On the map
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Miniatürk
From the series “Famous Miniature Museums of Architectural Objects and Cities”
Check on the map: Distance from Istanbul center - 4.8 km.
The park was opened in 2003. In contrast to other miniature parks, Miniaturk has a lot of unique features. Only here one can see the models that are placed inside large crystals. On the territory of the park a state-of-the-art 5D-cinema is located, whose visitors have an opportunity to make a virtual helicopter tour over Istanbul. In addition to mock-ups, many playgrounds for children of different ages have been equipped in the park, beautiful restaurants and souvenir shops operate here. Near the park there is an excellent carting center, which is also popular with holidaymakers. …
Read further Distance from Istanbul center - 4.8 km.
Eyup Sultan Camii
From the series “Top Largest and Famous Mosques Worldwide”
Check on the map: Distance from Istanbul center - 4.3 km.
Inside the mosque is decorated with a luxurious carpet, walls are decorated with great patterns made by the best specialists in the country. The main scarify place of the mosque is a tomb of the Sultan Eyup. It is the main Muslim relic in the country. According to the legends, this tomb has some paraphernalia of prophet Muhammad. This is the first mosque that has appeared on the territory of Turkey after Constantinople was conquered. Notwithstanding that the façade of the mosque is quite modest, its inner decoration is very impressive. Thousands of pilgrims and tourists are choked when they enter the mosque. …
Read further Distance from Istanbul center - 4.3 km.
Dolmabahce Palace
From the series “Rococo Architecture – Famous Monuments”
Check on the map: Distance from Istanbul center - 2.8 km.
The variety of landscape compositions and sculptures formed on the territory of the palace complex deserve special attention. 12 gates serve as the entrance to the palace grounds. The Treasure Gate is considered the main one among them. A significant part of the palace's premises is accessible to the public today. But fans of excursions should remember that no more than 3,000 people can visit the Sultan's residence daily. The ticket office is located right on the palace grounds. It will be better to go for tickets as early as possible during the height of the tourist season. …
Read further Distance from Istanbul center - 2.8 km.
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Guide to your best city break in Istanbul - popular places for recreation and leisure. Things to do during the day in Istanbul - attractions, parks, beaches, aquaparks, racing tracks, biking trails or waterski. Recommendations (with addresses, phone numbers and links) where to spend your time in the evening (bars, discos, clubs, etc.). We share some good ideas and the question 'What to do in Istanbul?' disappears immediately.
