What to Do, See, Eat in Istanbul

  • August 5, 2013
What to Do, See, Eat in Istanbul
To celebrate, staff of the Turkish Cultural Foundation (TCF) compiled a list of the 10 places every visitor to Istanbul must experience. TCF, with offices in Istanbul, Boston and Washington, D.C., promotes and preserves Turkish culture worldwide.

1. Sip the best Turkish coffee at Mandabatmaz

2. Browse the sustainable, locally-made, high-end contemporary Turkish goods at Armaggan Emporium

3. Indulge in centuries of Anatolian culinary tradition at NAR Gourmet and NAR Restaurant

4. Absorb the work of Turkey's greatest contemporary artists at Istanbul Modern

5. Hop on a Bosphorus ferry to Kadikoy for people watching and Alinin Dondurmasi's famous ice cream

6. Experience the centuries-old tradition of raki and fresh fish at Ä°smet Baba in Kuzguncuk

7. Relax in the pleasure of a traditional Turkish hamam bath at Cağaloğlu Hamamı

8. Shop the collection of critically acclaimed Turkish designer Simay Bülbül

9. Soak up the sounds of Turkey's thriving jazz scene at Nardis Jazz Bar

10. Enjoy cocktails and conversation in Münferit's quiet garden before returning inside to dance until dawn with locals

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