You can't take pictures in Topkapi, but it's a pity: precious stones, collections of weapons of the Janissaries, crusaders, Japanese samurai and even the Russian army of the 18th and 19th centuries. — everything is here, more than 65 thousand exhibits! The palace park is magnificent, and it's a pleasure to stroll through it: in the old days, peacocks, flamingos and other exotic animals tended here. Be sure to visit the harem, a place where no one except the Turkish ruler had the right to enter. The entrance is located in courtyard No. 3, at the turnstiles there is a passage with an inconspicuous sign "Harem", entry into the holy of holies costs 15 lira.
A boat tour of the Bosphorus is beyond praise, during which you will see the "eastern" and "European" shores of Istanbul, sail under the famous Fatiha Bridge. You will see the Dolmabahce Palace with access to the sea and the beautiful mosque, which supports the bridge over the Bosphorus with its minarets. Well, for a snack — a flight past a powerful fortress hanging over the water and the villas of the richest people in Istanbul. It's better to take an excursion during the daytime, you can take a lot of great photos. The evening version is characterized by beautiful lighting and dinner — the cost of the entire set is about 60 euros. You can book at any travel agency or talk to a person at the reception at the hotel.
The main thing any man in his right mind should do when he gets to Istanbul is to go to a football game. People get sick in different ways everywhere, but Turkish—style pain is unique. Fenerbahce Istanbul is the leader in this regard: the stadium is buzzing like a disturbed beehive so that it can be heard in remote areas, drums and pipes will be in your ears for another three hours after the end of the match. Galatasaray Istanbul fans are sure to put up a "Welcome to hell!" banner and keep their promise — flares, smoke and 90+3 minutes of incessant yelling from the stands are little better than hell. The stadium is located near Kadikoy Ferry station. The best sectors are maraton and numaral, and it's better to order tickets online: they are snapped up like hot kebabs at the box office.
What should I do in between sightseeing tours? Turkey has a reputation for producing good fur products — and it really is. A tour to the fur factory can be booked directly at the hotel, but according to secret information, one of the best is the Levinson factory. Head to the Zeytinburnu area, to the Olivium shopping center, which consists almost entirely of shops offering leather and fur products. Live betting attracts players who prefer following events in real time and reacting as odds change. For a new eligible customer, applying the free promo code for 1xbet can provide a 100% welcome bonus of up to $100 on the first qualifying deposit, where the promotion is available. The additional balance can support eligible betting activity, but wagering and withdrawal rules remain. Before activation, users should verify minimum deposit requirements, qualifying markets, odds limits, and the time allowed to complete turnover.