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Yedikule is interesting in itself, but the walls are an exceptional place to visit where it's possible to take a step back in time. Fields cultivated in the middle of the city? You get it. Families on wooden carts drawn by donkeys? Check. Strangely, the whole experience will seem even more atmospheric if you walk along the walls in a slight drizzle, preferably in February.

There are some amazing mosaics at the Kariyer Camii.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5081 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5080
For a great, quality meal of meze and grilled meat or fish head for the restaurants opposite the ferry terminal. Olympiat I and II are particularly good with muscle-bound waiters wobbling under trays piled high with a bewildering selection of hot and cold appetizers.

Only a short walk away (admittedly uphill) you can find a whole street of bars, full of the young, trendy and beautiful. Particular highlights are Isis (possibly Istanbul's only Egyptian theme bar) and Masal Evi (fairy house) a haven for couples.

When you're done, the hotels of Taksim are only a dolmus ride away, or taxi for the heavier of wallet.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/5080