Explore Beyoglu District, Istanbul!

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Aug 30 1038 read

Explore Beyoglu District, Istanbul!

When it comes to Beyolu, you might spend weeks exploring it, but if you're short on time, these are some of the greatest things to do.

Encounter contemporary art, relax in an 18th-century building, and finish the night on Istanbul's ancient skyline at a rooftop bar. Some of Beyolu's finest attractions are listed here.

Cihangir Neighbourhood

Istiklal Street, a short walk from Taksim Square, was formerly home to artists and authors who couldn't afford Beyolu. There are several cafés, cocktail bars, restaurants and galleries in Cihangir. Explore Cihangir's tiny alleys – home to late-19th century residences and intriguing shops like as Madam Mare Vintage and Opus3a – for brunch at Journey, which offers healthful cuisine such as Mediterranean platters and rye-bread pizzas.

Built in commemoration of Suleiman the Great's two sons who died at a young age, the Cihangir Mosque in the region was reconstructed in 1889 after being demolished in 1559. When the sun goes down, the neighborhood comes to life, becoming a bustling nightlife center. During the evenings, the Geyik cocktail bar serves beverages with live music, while Café 21 and Rose Marine are excellent spots for supper

Galata Tower

In Beyolu, the Galata Tower offers a panoramic view of the city. Observe Istanbul's historical skyline from the top of this 14th-century tower. To reach the top of the skyscraper, there are two elevators. In the morning, you'll likely miss the huge lines of people eager to watch and photograph the sunset.

Miniaturk

You may have a similar experience in Miniaturk, Istanbul's miniature park. Models of buildings, monuments, people and sites from all across Turkey, including the Hagia Sophia, Topkap Palace, Taksim Monument and Sultanahmet Square can be found in the park, all of which are sized In case you aren't a fan of crowds, but you'd still want to see Istanbul's wonders, you may have a Godzilla moment and see it all at once

Shops in Beyoglu

With a variety of scents, from lavender and basmati to classic olive oil, Home Spa's organic soap is produced from locally The soap and Turkish towels come in a cute box with ribbon and little evil-eye decorations, making them the ideal gifts to take home Stop by Galata Sanat if you're more interested in art. You'll find paintings, ceramics, and sculptures by local Turkish artists, from the well known to the up-and-coming, such as Tevfik Karagözolu, whose striking ceramic sculptures are on display, as well as I A second excellent shop in Galata is Lunapark, with its motto 'Very much Turkish.' It has items from over 170 Turkish designers Stationery, brass jewelry, and home goods are just a few of the things

Museums in Beyoglu

At the SALT Beyoglu Museum of Modern Art, located on stiklal Street, you can get away from it all while still enjoying some culture and art. Do not miss the rooftop garden overlooking Beyolu's secret courtyards, or Robinson Crusoe, the center's bookshop. Take advantage of their walk-in cinema on Thursdays, where you can see anything from Linklater to Kiarostami.

As an alternative, you may visit the Museum of Innocence, which was established by Turkish Nobel Prize-winning novelist Orhan Pamuk, who penned the book of Sowohl the museum as well as the book provide an insight into upper-class life in the city during that time period.