Fun things to do in Istanbul (TR)

Best and most fun things to do in Istanbul : Follow the crowd or avoid the queues by visiting the most popular attractions during the quiet hours as indicated below.

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Vişnezade
4.7

Dolmabahçe Palace is most popular around 3 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 2.5 hours here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

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(Shopping center)
Ziya Gökalp
4.4

Mall of Istanbul is most popular around 4 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 45 min to 3,5 hr here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Cankurtaran
4.7

Gülhane Park is most popular around 4 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 1 hour here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

Venerable, tranquil forested park featuring gardens, paths, a creek & a science museum.

For more info visit the website or checkout Google Maps.

(Park)
Reşitpaşa
4.6

Emirgan Park is most popular around 4 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay up to 3,5 hours here. It's most quiet on Fridays.

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(Tourist destination)
Kocatepe
4.4

Taksim Square is most popular around 6 PM on Saturdays. Visitors usually stay up to 30 min here. It's most quiet on Mondays.

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Merkez
4.3

Pierre Loti is most popular around 4 PM on Sundays. Visitors usually stay 20 min to 1 hr here. It's most quiet on Wednesdays.

Golden Horn vistas are the draw at this cafe named after a French writer & former Istanbul resident.

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