Many visitors head to this hilltop cafe after visiting the Eyüp Sultan Mosque. Named for the famous French novelist who is said to have come here for inspiration, it offers views across the Golden Horn and is a popular weekend destination for locals, who relax here over cheap tea, coffee and ice cream. A cable car to the cafe leaves from near the mosque.
Pierre Loti Café
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