What to do in Istanbul in the fall?

What to do in Istanbul in the fall?

 

There are so many things to experience, visit and see in Istanbul, where each of the four seasons is enjoyed differently...

Concerts, theaters, exhibitions, museums, movies in theaters, delicious restaurants...

All in all, the list of things to do in Istanbul is quite long.

Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities, especially in fall.

If you are wondering how to enjoy it and where to start, we have prepared a list of things to do in Istanbul for you.

In this list of things to do in Istanbul in the fall, you can find many options for every budget and every expectation.

 

Fall in Istanbul

Istanbul is beautiful in every season.

Istanbul is one of the cities that especially foreign citizens cannot get enough of visiting, so much that they come once, admire it and cannot go back.

Both the standard of living and the charm of living in one of the most beautiful cities in the world make Istanbul even more attractive.

Even though life in Istanbul is busy and hectic, there are many opportunities to get away from the chaos and stress of daily life.

How about taking a pleasant walk in nature in the very center of the city, surrounded by lush green trees and the chirping of birds, or even visiting a few exhibitions?

The historical Abdülmecid Efendi Mansion, located in the Koç Grove in Kuzguncuk, hosts many exhibitions throughout the year.

Sakıp Sabancı Museum Equestrian Pavilion, also located in Emirgan, is one of the favorite haunts of art lovers.

These two historical mansions are among the places in Istanbul where you can enjoy art and where you will not be able to keep up with the speed of time.

Famous bazaars and markets of Istanbul

Beyazıt district of Istanbul is undoubtedly home to many historical buildings.

So much so that it is possible to spend a full day in Beyazıt Square.

When you arrive at Beyazıt Square, you are greeted by the historical Istanbul University in its most magnificent form.

Immediately afterwards, you come across the "Grand Bazaar", the largest and oldest covered bazaar in the world.

Dating back to the 15th century, it is possible to visit many stores in the Grand Bazaar, from jewelry to fabrics, from ethnic accessories to clothing.

Things to do in Beyazıt are not limited to these.

Even before you leave the Grand Bazaar, the Spice Bazaar, which welcomes you meters away with the smell of unique spices, is one of the most popular bazaars of Istanbul, where local and foreign tourists flock.

Istanbul with its Historical Places

Istanbul is one of the richest cities in the world for its historical landmarks.

It would not be wrong to say that the heart of Istanbul beats in Sultanahmet, a place with traces of many different religions and cultures.

Illuminated with more than 200 colored glasses and decorated with Iznik tiles, the Blue Mosque, as Europeans call it, is one of the oldest monuments in Istanbul.

Converted into a mosque after Mehmet the Conqueror's conquest of Istanbul, Hagia Sophia is one of the greatest syntheses of church and mosque architecture.

Located right next to each other, these two buildings are among the must-visit iconic structures of Istanbul...

When you come to Sultanahmet, it is a must to visit Topkapi Palace.

In this historical monument, which has witnessed the long history of the Ottoman Empire, there are quite a lot of areas to visit.

In Topkapı Palace, which is open to visitors as a museum today, Kubbealtı, Arz Room, Mecidiye Pavilion, Hekimbaşı Room, Mustafa Pasha Pavilion and Baghdad Pavilion are among the places to visit.

The Basilica Cistern is another historical building you should definitely visit on your way from Sultanahmet to Gülhane.

This cistern, where many special events and organizations are held, is open to visitors every day of the week with its fantastic face renovated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality.

On November 10, 1938, Dolmabahçe Palace, which has a special place in the world and in Turkey with the death of Atatürk, is one of the places that can be included in your list of places to visit in Istanbul in the fall.

 

Music and Art in Istanbul

One of the best activities to do in Istanbul, especially on cool autumn evenings, is culture and art events.

 

In Istanbul, which hosts many entertaining activities almost every day, you can watch the plays staged by city theaters or private theaters, and have a pleasant time at the concerts of many famous local and foreign singers.

 

Delicious Flavor Stops

Delicious Flavor Stops

When it comes to Istanbul, the first thing that comes to mind is enjoying fish in the Bosphorus, but the flavor stops of Istanbul are not limited to this or the address of fish in Istanbul is not only the Bosphorus.

 

The fish bread boats tied to the shore in Eminönü square of Istanbul are one of the legendary flavors you must taste in Istanbul. A glass of pickle juice, which you can buy from the stalls in Eminönü square, will be a wonderful accompaniment to fish bread.

 

Taksim Istiklal Street is one of the famous streets of Istanbul where you can easily reach Turkish and world flavors.

 

From Black Sea cuisine to world-famous burger restaurants, from kebabs to pizza, it is possible to find all the flavor stops you are looking for on Istiklal Street.

 

Istanbul's indispensable sea air

You can have a pleasant time on the Bosphorus in the fall.

You can enjoy the unique silhouette of Istanbul by taking a Bosphorus tour on the sightseeing ferries and sip your coffee or tea while watching the view against the Maiden's Tower.

The Prince Islands are as enjoyable in the fall as they are in the summer.

You can spend a pleasant day on the islands in the sweet coolness of autumn, and you can have a small-scale holiday on an island of your choice by browsing the accommodation options.

Istanbul is beautiful in all seasons, but in the cool fall months, it is a beautiful place to visit and see...

Don't forget!

While enjoying Istanbul in the fall, don't forget to immortalize the places you visit and the unforgettable moments you experience in Istanbul.