Best 5 places to visit in Istanbul

There are many unusual places to visit in Istanbul. The list is long of places to discover, it would take weeks to be able to visit everything in Istanbul: Toutistanbul has selected for you 5 places to visit in Istanbul


Grand Bazaar island to visit in Istanbul


Grand Baazar in İstanbul

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul – 5 places to visit in istanbul 

The Grand Bazaar of Istanbul is the largest covered bazaar in the world with its 21 doors, 58 streets and 4000 shops. There's enough to go shopping for the year. From antiquity to contemporary you will find everything in a warm and fun atmosphere.

The grand bazaar in Istanbul is open Monday to Saturday from 8h30 to 19h
Closed : Sunday
Prices and prices of the Grand Bazaar of Istanbul
Admission to the Grand Bazaar is free
How to get to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul ? The address of the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul
Mollafenari Mh.


The Grand Bazaar is located on the European side, in the Old Town, behind the Spice Market. You can reach it through one of its 21 gates, but the two main ones are: the first one is “Beyazit kapisi "in the district of Beyazit, to go there it is simple you get off at the tram station of “Grand bazar", it is announced in the tramway and it is just next door. The second main gate is “Nuruosmaniye kapisi“, to go there it is necessary to leave the tram to the station of“Cemberlitas".

The spice market to visit in Istanbul


The Spice Market, Eminonu, Istanbul – 5 places to visit in istanbul 

The Egyptian market with many varieties of spices, confectionery, oils, and specialities.... smell, taste, discover, wonder !

The spice market is open every day of the week from 8.30 am to 7 pm
Free Admission

Taksim Square

Taksim Square in İstanbul


Istiklal Street, Istanbul – 5 places to visit in istanbul 

Taksim Square is a place that has been the subject of much debate in recent years. Taksim Square is a very precious symbolic place in the heart of the stambouliotes.

Istiklal Street is unique with its countless merchants, street artists, nostalgic streetcar, lively parallel streets, restaurants, churches. In the evening, take part in the crazy nightlife of the stambouliotes in pubs, bars, clubs, restaurants in mezzés ... on Istiklal Street.

How to get to Istiklal Street and Taksim Square in Istanbul ?

* On the European side, you have to get off at Taksim metro station, which leads directly to Taksim Square. 

* Istiklal Street: the European Heart of Istanbul beats in the pedestrian zone with its slightly retro tramway. The Street crosses the Beyoğlu district from the upper exit of the rack railway tunnel to Taksim Square.

The District of Galata to visit in Istanbul



Climb to the top of the Galata Tower in Istanbul for an outstanding view. The stambouliotes go to the Galata district to discover its boutiques of arts, souvenirs, music, vintage, stylism ... its restaurants, its cafés, its street vendors, its Jewish museum, its salt Museum of the Ottoman Bank. The Galata district is one of the trendy districts of the city.

Café Pierre Loti to visit in Istanbul



For an exceptional view of the Golden Horn, sip a çay (Turkish tea) or a Turkish coffee (the best Turkish coffee in Istanbul) at the legendary café Pierre Loti. Come and enjoy the story of French writer Pierre Loti, then stroll through the shopping streets, discover the Ottoman cemetery, the Eyüp district and its mosque.


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