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Do you want to spend an evening on a beautiful terrace, in good company, with delicious food and drinks on the table? Check out Balkon Cafe Bar. A place where mostly young local audience gathers in the evenings, where pleasant music is played and a simply incredible view of the Bosphorus Strait opens up!
The menu at Balkon Cafe Bar is classic: there are salads, light appetizers, hot and meat dishes and, of course, the treasures of the national Turkish cuisine. The assortment also includes quite a few desserts, which are always complemented by fruit.
The word "bar" is in the name, and that is why special attention is paid to the alcoholic list. There are classic and author's cocktails, shots, long drinks, a large choice of wine and stronger alcoholic beverages.
There are hundreds of souvenir stores, antique salons, oriental sweets stores in various Istanbul guidebooks, but bookstores are rarely mentioned - and for nothing.
Nail Kitabevi is a quiet, cozy bookshop where you can not only buy a couple of worthwhile editions, but also stay to read and even try to write something of your own. The atmosphere here is very pleasant, homely, there are a lot of soft corners, armchairs, it is a pleasure to sit here with a book and a cup of tea in your hands.
There is also a cafe zone where hot and refreshing drinks and desserts are served.
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This is a place for those who bring not only magnets and sugar packets from their travels, but also something original for their homes. Çiçek İşleri is a modern furniture and decor store that surprises with its variety and the imagination of the designers who created it all.
Armchairs, cushions, coasters, dishes, woodwork, mirrors, clocks, boxes and many more unusual interior decorations. All made of natural materials and handmade. If you are looking for something original, you are here!
And yes, you will be treated to coffee here too.
If you're tired of Turkish food, you should definitely check out La Mancha - - a place where you can order Italian, Spanish and Moroccan cuisine and enjoy a beautiful view of the whole Istanbul and Bosphorus.
Visitors say that the restaurant is one of the best in the city in terms of the quality of its food. They especially praise the pasta with truffle oil and parmesan, as well as the specialty of the establishment - The Black Plate, where various tapas are collected.
The alcoholic list here is rich in wines from different European countries. Do you like something more unusual? Try melon and pineapple martini - your taste buds will be satisfied.
Istanbul is a beautiful city and it's just great to take pictures of. Fill your phone's memory with marvelous landscapes and visit the Museum of Photography. There you will learn how the history of photography in Turkey has evolved and see everything from the earliest, scuffed photos, war time photos to modern photography in all its types, colors and genres.
The museum is modern and somewhat of a contrast to the more popular older museums, so there are usually not many people here.
Only some tourists know about this place, because it is for real connoisseurs of national traditions and lovers of all unusual things. Vefa Bozacısı is probably one of the oldest establishments in the city, opened back in 1876. The ancient traditional boza is deliciously prepared there. It is a wheat drink with semolina, sugar and roasted nuts. You have to try it!
In addition to boza, there are dozens of drinks and treats: grape must, a cocktail made of gutted orchid leaves, milk and sugar, Ottoman sherbet, tamarind sherbet.... Vefa Bozacısı also offers perfect sauces such as pomegranate and lemon sauces and different types of vinegars.
The establishment is located in the old part of the city and keeps its interior in this style. Inside it is very calm, hearty and atmospheric. Vefa Bozacısı is owned by a dynasty and the recipe of dishes is passed on to the sons from generation to generation.
It is also called the Museum of One Book, because it was created by Orham Pamuk, the author of "The Museum of Innocence", who won the Nobel Prize in 2006.
The museum is located in a small building in the ancient quarter of Cihangir. Like the work itself, the museum is full of melancholy, a sense of longing and nostalgia for lost love, past youth and the overwhelming grief of loneliness.
The exposition presents personal belongings of the main characters of the book, Kemal and Fusun, whose images the author collected for a long time at flea markets and bazaars of the city. Here you can also find 1000 cigarette butts, which the main character smoked, and items of clothing, antique dishes, toys, receipts, costume jewelry. It's a great place for anyone who loves unusual, interesting places and, of course, literature.
And yes, visitors with a book - admission is free!
Another place that has been trusted by the people of not only Istanbul but the whole of Turkey for more than two centuries is the famous Hacı Bekir Confectionery, opened in 1777. It is a real paradise for all sweet tooths, because such a huge assortment of sweets is hard to find anywhere else.
Dozens of kinds of rahat-lukum with fruits (kiwi, orange, strawberry) and even with floral flavors (rose, lavender), with different kinds of nuts (hazelnuts, pistachios, peanuts, almonds), with spices, with menthol, with coffee... In general, for every taste. In addition, there are many kinds of nougat, halva, candies and lollipops - you won't leave empty-handed.
And what is remarkable is that the owners honor traditions very much, and therefore the interior and furnishings in the store have not changed since the XVIII century.
Istanbul is famous for its terraced places that offer incredible views of the city. If you're in need of an early morning boost of inspiration, head to Mangerie Café for breakfast.
There is a rich menu here, but the locals are particularly fond of the breakfasts. There is granola, pancakes, eggs Benedict, grilled sandwiches... In general, for every taste. And the portions are like grandma's, even bigger.
The facility has laconic modern interior, no antique decorations and abundance of decor, but only simplicity, minimalism and comfort.
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