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Istanbul

Türkiye · Europe / Middle East

Two continents, infinite character

The only city that sits in two continents. Byzantine mosaics, Ottoman spice markets, Bosphorus sunsets, and tea culture that slows everything down.

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Cost

Budget-friendly

Best time

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

Currency

TRY

Timezone

UTC+3

Where to Eat

Restaurants, cafes and local specialties

Article✦ FeaturedTimeout Istanbul

Istanbul Street Food: Simit, Balık Ekmek & Midye

Breakfast simit from a cart, fish sandwich by the Galata Bridge, stuffed mussels from street vendors at midnight — Istanbul's street food is its own food group.

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