Lonely Planet İstanbul Guide

Hünkâr Kasrı Built into an archway attached to the New Mosque, with an extraordinary array of İznik tiles.

For more top İstanbul spots, see the following: A Eating A Drinking & Nightlife A Entertainment A Shopping A Hamams & Spas

Contemporary Art ARTER Four floors of cutting-edge visual art on İstiklal Caddesi. The Empire Project One of the many impressive commercial galleries in the city. İstanbul Modern The city’s pre-eminent art museum, with a huge permanent collection of Turkish artworks and world-class temporary exhibitions. Mixer An exciting showcase of emerging artists from across Turkey. Galerı Nev One of the city’s oldest and most impressive commercial galleries. Ferry Trips Crossing the Continents Sail to Asia on a ferry from Eminönü, Karaköy or Kabataş. The Bosphorus One of the city’s signature experiences, offering magnificent museums, mansions and meals along its length. The Golden Horn Hop on and off the commuter ferry that services the city’s western districts. Princes’ Islands Escape the city and head towards these vehicle-free islands in the Sea of Marmara.