Istanbul Guide

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collection of antique carpets, plus exquisite examples of calligraphy. (p77) Pera Museum A splendid collec tion of paintings featuring Turkish Orientalist themes plus top-notch international shows. (p126) Sakıp Sabancı Museum Wonder ful calligraphy and blockbuster international exhibitions in a scenic Bosphorus location. (p168) Museum of Innocence Orhan Pamuk’s quirky collection of objects evoking 20th-century İstanbul. (p 131)

day in the streets surrounding the Fatih Mosque. (p 118) Women’s Bazaar Located beneath the Aqueduct of Valens and specialising in produce from Turkey’s southeast. (p100) Museums İstanbul Archaeology Museums Eclectic collection of artefacts from the imperial collections, including outstanding classical sculptures. (p74) Museum of Turkish & Islamic Arts An internationally renowned

Markets Grand Bazaar One of the world’s oldest – and most atmospheric – shopping complexes. (p93) Spice Bazaar Has been supply ing locals with spices and sugary treats for nearly 400 years. (p98) Kadıköy Produce Market İstanbul’s most enticing fresh food market is found near the Kadıköy İskelesi (Kadıköy Ferry Dock; p157) Çarşamba Pazarı A bustling local street market held every Wednes

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Mosaics, Museum of Great Palace Mosaics (p78)