Opdateret: 2/2/2020 | 2. februar 2020
Istanbul er hus til nogle populære historiske steder – den blå moske, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar samt smagsmarked. De er fantastiske, afgørende historiske steder at se såvel som erfaring. Imidlertid bruger byen også gode tilbud af sjove ting at gøre, der har færre skarer såvel som er lidt væk fra den slagne vej.
Så afgørende som det er at gå til kulturelt betydelige historiske steder (når alt kommer til alt er der ikke noget galt i at være turist), der er så meget meget mere for enhver destination end bare de primære ferieguftpunkter.
Selvfølgelig skal du ikke gå glip af Istanbuls store steder. Men når du har gjort dem, er der masser af offbeat ting at se såvel som at gøre her. Lige her er mine favoritter til at hjælpe dig med at komme i gang såvel som at få mest muligt ud af din rejse:
1. Gå ned i basilica -cisternen
De fleste rejsende går oven på denne gamle hul i flere dage uden at indse det. Efter at have gået ind i en beskedent døråbning klatrer du ned ad et dystre sæt trapper, ender i et underjordisk tidligere vandreservoir udviklet i det sjette århundrede. Den er fuld af århundreder gamle kolonner såvel som statuer såvel som området er uhyggeligt oplyst i nuancer af orange. Koi fisk svømmer i det stående vand, såvel som du skal gå på træplanker for at komme rundt. Du kan høre drypping, der gentager sig, såvel som der er to mystiske statuer med hovedet af Medusa. Det føles som om du er i en skræmmende film.
Alemdar, Yerebatan CD. 1/3, +90 212-512-1570 yerebatansarnici.com. Åbn hver dag fra kl. 9 til 17:30 (undtagen religiøse helligdage). Optagelse er 20 forsøg på udlændinge.
2. Tjek den orientalske side
Istanbul er den eneste by i verden, der spredte to kontinenter; Det spænder fra Europa til Asien. Den orientalske side (også kaldet den anatoliske side) er adskilt fra den europæiske side af Bosphorus -strædet. Du kan tage en bus over den populære Bosphorus Bridge, eller du kan gå over på en færge. Byens primære feriegæster er på den europæiske side, men hvis du aldrig har været i Asien, er det sjovt at krydse over, så du kan oplyse, at du har været der. Hvis du overvejer at shoppe, skal du inspicere de fremtrædende markeder i Kadiköy.
Andre fortjenstfulde aktiviteter inkluderer turné i Beylerbeyi -paladset, der kører lige så meget som toppen af Çamlica Hill for ekstraordinære udsigt over byen såvel som at gå langs Bagdat Caddesi for at tjekke masser af restauranter, caféer samt butikker.
Færgen vil udgift 3 Prøv for en envejsbillet.
3. Gå til en ægte hammam
(Billede ikke tilgængeligt – alle var nøgne inde!)
Mange af de sorte hoteller i Istanbul har hammams, ellers forstået som tyrkiske bade, men de er normalt ikke den ægte aftale. De er produceret vesterlændinge, der prøver at finde en cushy såvel som moderat oplevelse. Ægte hammams har været en tyrkisk skik i utallige år, såvel som de har fungeret som både et sted at rense såvel som for at socialisere sig. En masse hammams adskilles af køn, såvel som kvinder går normalt toppløse. Du skifter med en række forskellige rum af forskellige temperaturer, hvoraf den ene er et varmt tungt damprum, der ligner en sauna. Du kan vælge at betale en ledsager for at give dig en omfattende skrubbe-det er groft dog forfriskende! Çemberlitai Hamami er et godt valg for besøgende, der søger at give oplevelsen en prøve; En mere fremtrædende er Cagaloglu. Begge findes i den gamle bydel.
Vezirhan Cad. Nr. 8, +90 552-381-1584, cemberlitashamami.com. Åbn hver dag fra kl. 06.-12. Adgang starter ved 160 prøv pr. Person såvel som går derfra afhængigt af hvilke behandlinger/tjenester du ønsker.
4. Gå til Prince Islands
This chain of nine islands off the coastline of Istanbul supplies a special vacation from the crowds. An simple day trip during the warm months, the islands are just a quick ferry trip from the city. En masse rejsende går til de fire større øer (Büyükada, den største såvel som en masse populære, Burgazada, Heybeliada samt Kinaliada). Du kan tjekke historiske bygninger, spise på velsmagende caféer samt se smukke huse, mens du strejfer rundt.
Det, der gør disse øer specielle, er, at ingen køretøjer er aktiveret på øerne, hvilket gør dem temmelig rolige såvel som fredelige såvel som en stor pause fra byens støj. You can get around by walking, bicycle, or equine as well as carriage.
Try to take one of the early ferries in the day so you check out the islands before our visitors arrive.
The journey by ferry will take around 1 hour as well as 30 minutes depending upon what island you are going to. Tickets are 5 try per person for a single journey ticket.
5. Take a Ferry
A fantastic method to check out this huge city is by boat. You’ll see lots of boats that offer paid excursions of the Bosphorus, however if you want to save money as well as have a lot more flexibility, take a routine ferry trip instead. The fare will be cheaper, as well as youwon’t be contending for area with other tourists trying to take photos.
You’ll pass by Topkapi Palace, the Bosphorus Bridge, stunning mansions, mosques with huge minarets, other castles as well as palaces, as well as more. You can hop off, eat some fresh seafood, as well as then head back. It’s a affordable method to check out without bumping into other tourists.
Round-trip ferry tickets will expense 25 try per person.
6. check out Jewish History
While Turkey is predominantly a Muslim country, it has a surprisingly long Jewish history. There are Jewish heritage excursions you can take, or you can check out the stops on your own. Jews have resided in Turkey for countless years, however the population truly grew during the Ottoman empire in the 1400s. growth boosted in 1492 when Spain expelled its Jews as well as the Ottoman empire welcomed them as they were stereotyped as having great service skills as well as wealth.
Istanbul’s Galata as well as Balat quarters are steeped in Jewish history as well as you can discover historic synagogues in both areas of town. Istanbul likewise has a Jewish museum (The museum of Turkish Jews) that does a great task of illustrating the contributions as well as struggles of Jews in Turkey.
Bereketzade Mahallesi, +90 212-292-6333, muze500.com. open Sunday-Thursday from 10am-5pm as well as Fridays from 10am-1pm (closed Saturdays). Admission is free, though donations are encouraged. Passport (or other official ID) is needed to enter.
7. enjoy the fishermen on Galata Bridge
Every day, dozens, if not hundreds, of regional guy type a row along the top level of the Galata Bridge as well as fish over the edge. It’s an extraordinary sight. They spend hours intending to catch fresh seafood, as well as a few of them will offer it to you while they’re still available fishing. lots of of the guy don’t even make a catch; they seem to take pleasure in just standing there hanging their pole over the water.
There’s likewise a fish market at the base of the bridge, as well as the lots of booths of fresh-caught fish are fun to look at (though it can likewise be a bit gross).
8. See the Obelisk of Theodosius
This Egyptian obelisk was carved around 1500 BCE near Luxor before it was pillaged by the Romans as well as transferred to Alexandria. Not long after, it was transferred to Constantinople (now Istanbul) where it has stayed ever since. There are well-preserved hieroglyphs on all four sides which illustrate Tutmoses III’s success during a battle on the Euphrates River.
The obelisk is normally surrounded by locals kicking back as well as chatting, as well as there are frequently buskers performing right here as well. It’s a great location to sit back as well as people-watch while appreciating this extraordinary historical relic.
9. snap a picture with Tombili
Chances are you already understand you Tombili is — you just don’t recognize it. Tombili was a street feline from Istanbul who went viral in a meme that showed the feline lounging on the stairs like a person would sit on a bench (the meme was called “chill cat” if you want to look it up).
When Tombili died in 2016, the regional mayor had a statue commissioned as well as it now sits where Tombili’s popular picture was taken. Thieves instantly stole the statue but, after a big public outcry, it was returned.
10. go to Miniaturk
Miniaturk is a miniature park found in Istanbul — as well as it’s one of the largest miniature parks in the world. To be honest, I didn’t even understand what miniature parks were before encountering this place. In short, the park is full of little replicas of popular sights as well as attractions, made to a 1/25 scale. There are over 100 designs in the park including the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Mostar Bridge, as well as the Hagia Eirene Church. The park spans nearly 15 acres as well as there are audio guides offered around the park so you can listen as well as discover a lot more about each private attraction.
Örnektepe, +90 212-222-2882, miniaturk.com.tr. open everyday from 9am-6pm. Admission is 15 TRY.
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Istanbul is a extremely big as well as congested city as well as it can absolutely be intimidating to visit. however it’s likewise house to some interesting history as well as tons of special sights as well as attractions — lots of of which don’t get the interest they deserve.
By adding a few of these less-visited attractions into your travel plan you’ll be able to have a much a lot more special as well as authentic experience while still being able to see all the terrific sights that make Istanbul the eclectic, gorgeous city that it is.
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