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  • This is the last stop for the Bosphorus ferry. Climb the hill to the Genoese Castle, a ruined 14th-century Byzantine fortress.

  • This large water park on the outskirts of the city has plenty of slides and rides. It’s ideal for a day cooling off, away from city streets and sightseeing hotspots.

  • Once noted for its strawberries, the village of Arnavutköy is now better known for the charming yalıs (wooden mansions) that line its water-front.

  • As the story goes, this celebratory pudding was first made by Mrs Noah, from whatever scraps remained on the Ark at the end of the Flood.

  • This 15th-century copy of the original Fatih Mosque is named after its builder, Grand Vizier to Beyazıt II.

  • Here you will find Turkey’s largest collection of antique cars.

  • Aynalı Kavak Palace (Aynalı Kavak Kasrı)

    This 17th-century Ottoman palace has an exhibition of Turkish musical instruments.

  • Architect Sinan’s 16th-century creation has an elegant marble mihrab.

  • A window-shopper’s dream, Bağdat Caddesi boasts a host of top fashion stores, including Louis Vuitton, French Connection and Tommy Hilfiger – as well as Turkish chains such as Koton.

  • Balat was once home to the city’s Sephardic Jewish and Armenian communities. Don’t miss the 15th-century Ahrida Synagogue.

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