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Aksaray is a city in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey and the capital district of Aksaray Province. According to 2009 census figures, the population of the province is 376 907 of which 171,423 live in the city of Aksaray.


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The Best Things to Do and Visit in Merkez


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1 - Atatürk Arboretumu

Atatürk Arboretum is an arboretum in Bahçeköy, Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey. The establishment of an arboretum was proposed by Hayrettin Kayacık, professor of the Faculty of Forestry at Istanbul University in 1949.

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2 - Poyraz Çakır & Karvan Restaurant

   13 km away
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3 - Tours & Sightseeing | Basilica Cistern

   19 km away

Two really is better than one! With this combo ticket to Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern, you'll enjoy hassle-free entry to two of Istanbul's most popular sights. Discover more with an audio guide in 9 different languages downloaded right to your smartphone, included in your Hagia Sophia and Basilica Cistern combo ticket. Reap the benefits of fast track entry to the museum dedicated to each attraction – spend more time inside, and less time waiting in line. You'll be accompanied by an expert guide within the museums, and you are free to stay as long as you like within a 3-day window.

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4 - Dolmabahçe Clock Tower

   15 km away

Dolmabahçe Clock Tower is a clock tower situated outside Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Its construction was ordered by Ottoman sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by the court architect Sarkis Balyan between 1890 and 1895.

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5 - Galata Tower

   17 km away

The Galata Tower — called Christea Turris by the Genoese — is a medieval stone tower in the Galata/Karaköy quarter of Istanbul, Turkey, just to the north of the Golden Horn's junction with the Bosphorus.

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6 - Morning | Istanbul Walks

   19 km away

Pull on your comfy shoes — it's a long trek through time on this 3-hour tour to the Roman Hippodrome, the majestic Blue Mosque, the German Fountain and the Grand Bazaar. Get the history, myths and legends surrounding each famous landmark from your guide. A must-do in Istanbul!

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7 - Hagia Sophia Museum

   18 km away

Hagia Sophia, officially the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque and formerly the Church of Hagia Sophia, is a Late Antique place of worship in Istanbul.

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8 - Golden Horn

   18 km away

The Golden Horn, also known by its modern Turkish name, Haliç, is a major urban waterway and the primary inlet of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey.

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9 - Evening | Istanbul Dinner Cruises

   18 km away

The Turkish can sing and dance like the best of 'em, and where better to let them wow you with their moves and vocal twists than on a boat as you cruise along the Bosphorus at sunset? This 4-hour cruise past some of Istanbul's most exciting sights is an easy and breezy way to enjoy the beauty of the city as the sun goes down, with unlimited drinks, too. Choose between mouthwatering dinner options, including a selection of Turkish meatballs, fish, chicken, or a vegetarian menu. Your choice will be served with various Turkish starters, salad, and a dessert. Thought this sunset cruise couldn't get any better? Just wait for the belly dancers to start.

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Evening | Istanbul Dinner Cruises things to do in Merkez



10 - Çamlıca Hill

   18 km away

Çamlıca Hill, aka Big Çamlıca Hill to differentiate from the nearby Little Çamlıca Hill, is a hill in Üsküdar district of Istanbul, Turkey.

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11 - Fatih Mosque

   18 km away

The Fatih Mosque is an Ottoman mosque in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. The original mosque on the site was constructed between 1463 and 1470 on the site of the Church of the Holy Apostles.

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12 - Suleymaniye Mosque

   18 km away
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13 - Little Hagia Sophia

   19 km away

Little Hagia Sophia Mosque, formerly the Church of Saints Sergius and Bacchus, is a former Greek Eastern Orthodox church dedicated to Saints Sergius and Bacchus in Constantinople, built between 532 and 536, and converted into a mosque during the Ottoman Empire.

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14 - The Blue Mosque

   19 km away
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