Birds flying around the Blue Mosque in Istanbul at sunrise

Your essential guide to Istanbul

Essential guide

The intersection of east and west, Istanbul is a megacity of Michelin-starred restaurants, hidden boutiques and thrumming markets, a place that constantly reinvents itself with new openings revamped relics and captivating heritage to uncover.

If you only have a few hours...

If you're visiting for the weekend...

If you're staying a little longer...

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Do as the locals do


Designer and founder of handbag brand Bago Handicrafts, İpek Kocatepe Dumani shares her favourite three spots in Istanbul.

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