Dedicated to photography books, creative workshops and coffee, this bookshop-cafe in Karaköy is crammed into two floors of a small space that has been stylishly fitted out with a marble bar, comfortable banquettes and upstairs work desks. Staff are extremely friendly and there's an inclusive vibe. There are also cakes (₺14 to ₺25) on offer.
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Right in the heart of İstanbul’s historic center, this sacred Byzantine building remains an important symbol of power.
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