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Istanbul

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International Names:
Istanbul, Estambul, Istambul, İstanbul, Isztambul, Stambula, Stambulas, Stambuł, Κωνσταντινούπολη, Истанбул, Стамбул

Istanbul

 Food & Restaurants

Food

 

In order to feel like you belong in the city go to one of the numerous restaurants and try some traditional dishes. Accompany the casserole dishes made with olive oil, the pilaf (rice) and the kebab with yogurt to cool down your mouth from the spicy tastes and drink airani a traditional Turkish beverage. Almost all the traditional dishes have garlic, onion and many spices and herbs.

There are many restaurants in all of Istanbul’s districts that offer traditional and international cuisine. You will definitely find the restaurant you prefer.

After lunch or dinner taste some of the famous baked deserts such as baklava, kantaifi as well as
kazandıbı or tavukgögsu and some Turkish delights. You will be amazed and satisfied by all these sweets. The bakeries and the patisseries in Istanbul sell sweets in small quantities if you wish to try one of each. You should also try the handmade traditional ice-cream which has a special taste and texture.              

Hotels in Istanbul

Search for the best hotels in Istanbul. From luxury 5 star hotels to cheap hotels, apartments and hostels. Select through our recommended hotels that are found in our page Istanbul Hotels and live the magical atmosphere that the city spreads.

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