Suvla Kanyon entrance

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Suvla Kanyon Teras

Istanbul


The Suvla vineyards on northwestern Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula produce some of the best wine in the country, a wide selection of which is available at this popular wine bar atop the Kanyon shopping mall in Levent. Tasting flights come with small snacks, and there is an array of pizzas, salads, and cheese and charcuterie plates on offer as well.

Tables on the landscaped outdoor terrace are the prime spots when the weather is fair. The wine bar is right above the Kanyon cinema, perfect for catching a film before or after a glass or two.


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