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Touring Istanbul’s Asmalimescit Neighborhood

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Explore the bustling Turkish neighborhood amidst its renaissanace.

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Destinations: Istanbul

Themes: Arts + Culture · Food + Drink · Romance

Inspired by: Touring Istanbul’s Asmalimescit Neighborhood — by Deniz Huysal, Published Apr. 2009

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Marmara Pera

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

To stay in the center of it all, try the Marmara Pera, which hosts Mikla, one of Istanbul’s chicest restaurants, on its top two floors. Mikla’s cre... More

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Babylon Lounge

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

Babylon concertgoers gather at the music venue's sister site for smoked-salmon pizzete and pan-Mediterranean salads. More

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Otto, Istanbul

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

Architects and designers hold lunch meetings over bowls of just-like-mom’s bulgur.
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Mikla

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Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

The height of glamour, atop the hotel Marmara Pera, Mikla has some of the best vistas in town. Swedish-born star chef Mehmet Gürs’s Mediterranean-i... More

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Ümit Ünal Doors

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

Cult favorite Ümit Ünal, a longtime neighborhood resident, sells his avant-garde women’s designs here. More

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Babylon, Istanbul

Istanbul | Europe | Turkey

The live-music venue that sparked the area’s renaissance.
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