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Does the Pierre Loti Cafe Have to Be On Your Istanbul To-Do List?

Impression of the Golden Horn as seen from the Pierre Loti Cafe in Istanbul, Turkey

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The Pierre Loti Café, named after the French novelist, naval officer and Turkophile, is famous for its spectacular views over the Golden Horn. Located in Eyüp, about 6 kilometers from the Galata Bridge in Eminönü, it is not exactly on the typical tourist path. So, if you’re in Istanbul for only a few days, you […]

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5.Kat, Istanbul’s First and Still Excellent Rooftop Bar and Restaurant

Picture of a candle-lit dinner overlooking the Bosphorus at 5.kat in Istanbul.

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in City Trip,Food & Drinks Guide

5.Kat (Beşinci Kat) was Istanbul’s first rooftop cafe, bar and restaurant, hence trendsetter of the genre. Kat is Turkish for floor, and beş means five. You guessed it correct; this popular venue is located on the fifth floor of a building in the backstreets of Cihangir, offering excellent food and beverages in an elegant setting […]

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Overview Map of Istanbul – Defining the Areas

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The map below gives an overview of the five main tourist areas in Istanbul: the historical part, or south of the Golden Horn the modern part, or north of the Golden Horn along the Bosphorus the Asian shore along the Golden Horn Just click on one of the five colored (red, blue, green, pink and […]

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The Golden Horn Separates the European Shore of Istanbul into Two

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in City Trip,Things To See & Do

The Golden Horn (Haliç) is an inlet of the Bosphorus with two rivers draining into it at the far end. It is considered to be the world’s largest natural harbor and separates the European shore of Istanbul into two. The best places to observe the Golden Horn’s activity and grace are the Galata Bridge if […]

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See Why the Midpoint Café & Restaurant May Easily Become Taksim’s New Meeting Point

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in City Trip,Food & Drinks Guide

A month ago, Midpoint Café & Restaurant opened up its eighth branch. In Taksim of all places, the heart of the modern part of Istanbul. And not just somewhere in Taksim! It’s located right in the middle of the busy Istiklal Caddesi shopping street. Midpoint (Midpoint) Location Tom Tom Mah., İstiklal Caddesi 187, Beyoğlu on […]

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Leb-i Derya Is Not Your Regular Istanbul Bar with a View

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in City Trip,Food & Drinks Guide

Leb-i Derya is one of the first rooftop bars and restaurants – 5. Kat was the pioneer – and still ranks among my favorite establishments in Istanbul. It’s simply hard to beat its marvelous views over Istanbul. In 2007 they opened up their second branch on the sixth floor of the Richmond hotel, but I’ll […]

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