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Things to do in Fatih, Istanbul

9 places in Fatih from 12 Istanbul travel vlogs, most-mentioned first. The play button jumps to that moment in the video.

9 places

  1. Grand Bazaar

    Market · Fatih

    One of the world's largest covered markets, dating to 1461, with over 4,000 shops selling ceramics, gold, leather and Turkish carpets. Bargaining is expected.

  2. Sultanahmet

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    Historic heart of the old city, packed with mosques and landmarks from centuries of Byzantine and Ottoman history.

  3. Chora Church (Kariye Mosque)

    Temple · Fatih

    A former Byzantine monastery church slightly off the main tourist path, known for magnificent mosaics and frescoes of the lives of Jesus and Mary. Entry is about 10 USD.

    3:14· touropiain 3 vlogs
  4. Süleymaniye Mosque

    Temple · Fatih

    Built in 1550 for Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent on Istanbul's third hill, a mosque praised for its beauty and peaceful, spiritual atmosphere.

    5:45· touropiain 3 vlogs
  5. Balat

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    A colorful historic neighborhood recommended for a stroll.

  6. Gülhane Park

    Park · Fatih

    One of Istanbul's oldest parks behind Topkapı Palace, with flower gardens, tree-lined paths and fountains.

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3 more picks, each from a single vlog, so not ranked.

  1. Dürümcü Mustafa

    Street food · Fatih

    A busy kebab grill on the outskirts of the Grand Bazaar that turns out dürüm wraps at high speed over an intensely hot fire. Its Adana kebab comes with onions, sumac and cumin.

  2. Fatih

    Neighborhood · Fatih

    Historic district on the European side, home to most of the big mosques and close to many of the main tourist attractions.

  3. Cağaloğlu Hamamı

    Activity · Fatih

    Historic and famous Turkish bath offering steam bath, body scrub and foam massage.