Istanbul in Colors: Balat Tour
Description
A neighborhood which has been a cultural melting pot for centuries! Balat has always been a home for Jewish society. People from different backgrounds and of every age today help for a colorful transformation with lots of artisan, antique & coffee shops and together build one of the best hotspots in Istanbul. An exclusive walking tour through well preserved historical texture of Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim communities in Fener and Balat’s narrow streets and slopes surrounded by stylish artisan coffee shops, art workshops and antique shops. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds are among the many treasures to be found at this bazaar also known as the Spice Market.
In the streets of cute Fener district, cafes overflowing on the sidewalks, bistros serving European-Turkish cuisine and old wooden houses are located together. İt is an old Greek Orthodox & Jewish area.
The Cathedral Church of St. George (a.k.a. Yorgi Kilisesi) is located in the Fener (Phanar) district, and is the principal Eastern Orthodox cathedral
Visit gorgeous St. Stephan Bulgarian Church (the Iron Church) and hear out their history in Fener
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels