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GETTING THERE
Details, Istanbul
Turkish Airlines offers a nonstop flight from Washington Dulles to Istanbul, with early September fares currently starting at $817 round trip.
WHERE TO STAY
Park Hyatt Istanbul — Macka Palas
Tesvikiye, Bronz Sokak No. 4 Sisli
011-90-212-315-1234
Low-key luxury, but expensive. Rooms from $350 a night.
Swissotel Istanbul
Bayildım Cad. No. 2 Macka
011-90-212-326-1100
Amazing Bosphorus views from the roof deck. Rates from $250 per night.
WHERE TO EAT
Sur Balik
Bebek Arnavutkoy Cad. No. 52
011-90-212-257-2743
www.surbalik.com/index_en.html
Amazing fresh fish and water views. Set course menus from $80.
Hamdi Restaurant
Tahmis Cad. Kalcın Sokak No. 17 Eminonu
011-90-212-528-0390
Traditional Turkish food, stunning views. Entrees start at $13.
WHERE TO SHOP
Nebil Basmaci
Halicılar Cad No. 97, in the Grand Bazaar
011-90-212-520-9504
Warehouse access by appointment; largely for serious collectors.
Sisko Osman
Kapalicarsa Zincirli Han No. 15, in the Grand Bazaar
011-90-212-528-3548
Hard to find, so best to call or check the Web site map.
Galeri Sirvan
Halicilar Caddesi 50, in the Grand Bazaar
011-90-212-520-6224
Wonderful selection of antique carpets from Turkey and beyond.
Cinar Hali
Nuruosmaniye Caddesi No. 83
011-90-212-513-8317
Modern silk carpets, including replicas of old pieces.
WHAT TO DO
Museum of Turkish and Islamic Art
Meydani 46, Sultanahmet
011-90-212-518-1805
Important permanent collection of antique carpets and other Islamic arts. Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m. to 5p.m. About $5.50.
Dogancay Museum
Balo Sok 42, Beyoglu
011-90-212-244-7770
Istanbul’s first modern art museum celebrates legendary Turkish artist Burhan Dogancay. Daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Free.
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