Istanbul
This is not A typical Istanbul travel guide
Istanbul Guide for Artists, Designers & Visual Enthusiasts + One week itinerary
This guide is a curated look at Istanbul through art, design, and nature. It’s a personal collection of the spaces I keep returning to, made for travelers looking past the standard tourist itinerary.
Edited to what I'd actually recommend.
- 100+ places, each directly linked to Google Maps to help you plan your days.
- One week itinerary with detailed daily breakdown
- Print friendly guide.
- Language: English
- Download once, stays with you forever
Every spot in this guide is selected based on whether I’d recommend it to my friends and comes with a short description to give you a little context before you go.
All locations are linked to a companion Google Maps list, so you can save them and move through the city without overthinking.
A visual approach:
Every place in here was chosen because it's beautiful, highly rated, and worth the detour, seen through the eye of a photographer who's been going back to Istanbul for years.
A curated selection:
I built this guide from time spent in the city, not quick research. From design-led spaces and quiet corners to cafés, restaurants, and shops I would actually go back to.
Google Maps Integration:
Every location in the guide is linked directly to Google Maps, so you can check details, save places, or plan your next stop without extra steps.
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