{"id":40141,"date":"2024-07-23T19:11:04","date_gmt":"2024-07-23T16:11:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/stambul-naiznanku\/"},"modified":"2024-11-23T00:23:15","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T21:23:15","slug":"stambul-naiznanku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journeys6senses.com\/en\/stambul-naiznanku\/","title":{"rendered":"6 untypical neighborhoods in Istanbul"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Non-touristy Istanbul – six lesser-known districts of Istanbul with few tourists: hipster cafes, unusual viewing platforms, and where to see wooden Ottoman houses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colorful, vibrant, and noisy, Istanbul appears to tourists as a huge oriental bazaar. It is filled with ancient ruins, mosques, restaurants, and shops, and boats – vapurs – scurry along the waters of the Bosphorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you step aside a bit, the colorful flip side of this great city opens up. Here, ordinary people live, unburdened by tourist concerns. They have their own pace of life and do not aim to see all the sights in one day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are in Istanbul for the second time, plan to visit very atmospheric but not quite touristy districts: Kuzguncuk, Balat, Arnavutk\u00f6y, Karak\u00f6y, Kad\u0131k\u00f6y, Ey\u00fcp.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuzguncuk<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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In the cozy quarter of Kuzguncuk, you can walk among the wooden carved houses painted in bright colors. The streets and waterfront are lined with cozy cafes with a relaxed atmosphere, bright awnings, and tables along the cobbled streets. Non-touristy but so cozy, this district is the best place for breakfasts by the Bosphorus, walks, and photo shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Things to do in Kuzguncuk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Firstly, see these bright wooden houses<\/strong> nestled on steep streets, some of which are exclusively pedestrian, like the descents in Paris’ Montmartre. They are located on \u0130cadiye Caddesi<\/strong>. To take photos against their background, you need to wait for Instagram fans or brides who often come here for photo shoots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kuzguncuk is considered one of the multicultural districts of Istanbul: here, a Christian church, a synagogue, and mosques are neighbors. You can visit the Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church here. In the middle of a small garden stands the magnificent Tower of the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Panteleimon<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Besides the bright buildings, you will see cafes with bright awnings that add even more similarity to the district. Istanbulites, leisurely sipping tea and coffee here, squint from the dazzling sun. I enjoyed the pastries with coffee at Vanilin Chocolate<\/strong> (Kuzguncuk, \u0130cadiye Cd. No:78) – a wonderful place in an equally wonderful building.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Atmospheric Hotels in Kuzguncuk<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n