girls trip to istanbul | turkish food, thrifting & exploring the city

6 places in this vlog

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1. 5:01

   Galata Tower

   🏛️ Historic site · Beyoğlu · brief mention

2. 6:48

   Galata Bridge

   🏢 Landmark · Eminönü

   The walk across is praised for immaculate views, and the atmosphere changes noticeably from one side to the other.

3. 6:55

   Sultanahmet

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Fatih

   Very crowded and much more touristy than the Galata side.

4. 7:38

   Hagia Sophia

   ⛩️ Temple · Sultanahmet

   A good first mosque visit for learning about the city's history and architecture.

5. 9:05

   Spice Bazaar

   🛒 Market · Eminönü

   Stalls serve sugar-free pomegranate and pineapple teas sweetened with stevia, plus Turkish delight and pistachio baklava.

6. 12:50

   Karaköy

   🏘️ Neighborhood · Beyoğlu

   A crunchy, spicy fish wrap is the snack to hunt down here.