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In its capacity as customs control, defence tower, lighthouse and now restaurant, you can’t help but wonder what this intriguing structure has bore witness to over the centuries. This is truly a unique dining experience in what is itself a one-of-a-kind city.

The food is good, but who cares? It’s the view of the sun setting over old Istanbul from the tower’s summit that people really come here for.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5109 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5087 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5086 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5086 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5112
Perfect for a breather from the city’s frenetic pace, “Cay” or tea and “Nargile” (shisha/water pipe) are exactly what you should come here for as they do little else – but they do it well.

Seating is predominantly outside on the pavement and consists of stools and knee-high tables, but any discomfort is soon forgotten over a competitive game of backgammon.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5112