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Kızlarağa Medresesi

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Kızlarağa Medresesi is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul. A historic madrasa building. Contact the responsible institution about accessible areas and visiting conditions, which depend on its current use.

📍 Hoca Rüstem Sokak No:6, Fatih/İstanbul

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Koca Sinan Paşa Medresesi

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Koca Sinan Paşa Medresesi is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul. A historic madrasa building. Contact the responsible institution about accessible areas and visiting conditions, which depend on its current use.

📍 Molla Fenari Mahallesi, Yeniçeriler Caddesi, Bileyciler Sokak No:61, Fatih/İstanbul

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Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Camii

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Köprülü Mehmet Paşa Camii is located in the Fatih district of Istanbul. A historic mosque building. Visitors should respect worship arrangements and the rules displayed on site.

📍 Binbirdirek Mahallesi, Divanyolu Caddesi No:33, Fatih/İstanbul

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Köstendilli Ali Efendi Türbesi

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Köstendilli Ali Efendi Türbesi is a tomb site in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district. Interior access may be restricted. Confirm current visiting arrangements with the responsible institution or staff on site.

📍 Ethemağa Sokak No:10, Üsküdar, İstanbul

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Küçük İhsaniye Camii

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Küçük İhsaniye Camii is a historic place of worship in Istanbul’s Üsküdar district. The map marker identifies the building. Interior access may vary around worship services; visitors should respect prayer times and appropriate dress.

📍 Salacak Mahallesi, Üsküdar, İstanbul

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Küçük Yeni Han

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Küçük Yeni Han is a historic commercial building in Istanbul. Courtyard and interior access may depend on the businesses operating there. Respect working areas and private-property boundaries.

📍 Tarakçılar Caddesi, Fatih, İstanbul

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Istanbul practical travel guide

Istanbul spans Europe and Asia around the Bosphorus, combining Byzantine and Ottoman monuments with diverse neighborhoods, museums, markets and an extensive ferry network.

Top experiences

  • ✓Explore Sultanahmet, Hagia Sophia, Topkapı Palace and the Basilica Cistern.
  • ✓Visit the Grand Bazaar, Spice Bazaar and Süleymaniye area.
  • ✓Cross the Bosphorus by public ferry.
  • ✓Discover Beyoğlu, Balat, Kadıköy, Üsküdar and the Princes' Islands.

Best time to visit

April to June and September to November are comfortable. Summer is busy and humid; winter is quieter but wetter.

Getting around

Metro, tram, Marmaray and ferries are usually more efficient than taxis. An Istanbulkart works across most public transport.

Where to stay

  • •Sultanahmet for first-time historic sightseeing.
  • •Karaköy or Beyoğlu for dining and nightlife.
  • •Kadıköy for an energetic Asian-side base.

Local food to try

Balık ekmekSimitKebabs and mezeTurkish breakfastRegional desserts

Practical tips

  • ✓Group attractions by neighborhood to reduce travel time.
  • ✓Use official ticket offices and ignore unsolicited street offers.
  • ✓Expect security checks and queues at major monuments.

Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.

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