Y O U R G U I D E T O
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W h e r e T o E a t W h e r e T o D r i n k
W h e r e T o S h o p
W h e r e T o B e W o w e d
W h e r e T o L e a r n
Mikla: Located on the rooftop of the
fashionable Marmara Pera hotel, Mikla off ers
magical views of Istanbul. e outstanding
menu refl ects the Turkish-Scandinavian
background of owner and chef Mehmet Gürs.
Suvla: Suvla is a family owned local wine
producer boasting wines that are rich in
character. Relax on the wine bar's chic terrace
and make your way through the extensive list.
Grand Bazaar: Constructed in 1461, the Grand
Bazaar is home to 5,000 shops and is one of
the largest covered markets in the world. You
will fi nd sellers peddling exquisite textiles,
pottery, spices, jewellery, souvenirs and more.
Istanbul Archaeology Museum: Home to the
Archaeological Museum, the Museum of the
Ancient Orient and the Museum of Islamic
Art, discover over one million artefacts from
almost every era and civilisation in history.
Basilica Cistern: e largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath Istanbul, the
Basilica Cistern was built in the sixth century. Fish fl itter around the bases of the 336 columns
that support the ceiling and the main cistern has been fi tted with lights and music.
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