Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

society to become a defterder (first lord of the treasury). Turn right and follow Cemal Yener Tosyalı Caddesi until you come to a junction with Vefa Caddesi. The famous 4 Vefa Bozacısı is close by – consider stopping for a glass of boza . Back on Cemal Yener Tosyalı Caddesi, turn left into Şehzade Camii Sokak and go under the stone arch to reach the rear gate of 5 Şehzade Mehmet Mosque. If the gate is closed, you will need to backtrack along Cemal Yener Tosyalı Caddesi and turn right into Dede Efedi Caddesi to access the main entrance on Şehzadebaşı Caddesi. After the mosque, head west and you’ll see remnants of the majestic Byzantine 6 Aqueduct of Valens. Cross Atatürk Bulvarı and head to the aqueduct through 7 Fatih Anıt (Monument) Park. The huge monument shows Mehmet the Conqueror (Fatih) astride his horse. Passing a handsome Ottoman Revivalist building housing the 8 Fatih İtfaiye (Fire Station) on your left, head under the aqueduct and into the 9 Women’s Bazaar on İtfaiye Caddesi, a vibrant local shopping precinct where there are a number of excellent eateries.