Hello everyone! In today's video we are going to tell you
about what activities you can do here in istanbul during the lockdowns.
Let's remember that here in Turkey for the past three weeks there have been lockdowns imposed
but let's not forget that these lockdowns are only for residents and Turkish citizens
here in the country, basically the tourists can still freely move throughout the country and
also the city.
I would like to remind you that these lockdowns are taking place every single day and also during the weekends.
For example, the lockdown during the weekends will start every Friday at 9:00 pm and they will be finishing at 5:00 in the morning on Monday, that means that all
weekend the residents and Turkish citizens must stay at home. Now when it concerns for the weekdays
there are only night lockdowns, they start from 9:00 pm and they are finishing at 5:00 in the morning.
Given the circumstances, many have remained in doubt and uncertainty about what things can be done in
Istanbul during these lockdowns and also whether it is the perfect time or not to visit the city.
So if you were struggling on figuring out what places you could visit here in Istanbul
during your travel well then this video will be for you because here we will be giving you some
alternative itineraries and also some places that maybe you would like to check to check out and
that we know that more likely they will remain open such as some museums also neighborhoods and
mosques so take this chance to get to know other parts of Istanbul that for sure you will have a
fabulous experience here as well.
Also don't forget that if you want to know more about these places that we will be sharing with you in this video, we already have many videos on those specific
places and for that we would like to invite you to click on the title of this video and then you will
see the description box there we will be sharing with you the links to those videos, for example, how
to get there, where to eat, what to see, and the best parts of each one of those neighborhoods.
Historical peninsula.
Take advantage of the weekdays that it is sure that most touristic sites are open.
Taksim, Istiklal street and Galata Tower.
Walk through one of the most famous streets in the city
where you will find many shops go down to the Galata tower and admire its beauty.
Don't forget to go up to get one of the best 360 degrees panoramic views.
We recommend you that during the weekends go explore the beautiful neighborhoods here in
Istanbul because that way you don't have to worry about knowing if a place such as museum or some of
the most touristic places are open or closed and especially nowadays that the measures are changing
rapidly here in all Turkey. For example right now we know that most of the places are still
open including museums but we have no idea what could happen in one week or even in two
weeks so just to make sure this is a personal recommendation i will take over the weekends
and explore these beautiful neighborhoods.
Balat and Fener.
One of the most picturesque and striking neighborhoods of the city located on the European side on the shore of the Golden Horn
and where we can find traces of different religions and minorities in the same place.
Eyup Sultan. Another district that is very worth visiting
and where the famous Pierre Lotti hill is located.
Ortakoy and the Bosphorous bridge.
Located on the European side and one of the places that gives us
a wonderful view of the Bosphorus strait that divides Asia and Europe.
Kuzguncuk. This is another neighborhood on the Asian side of Istanbul and it's very close to
Uskudar and just as Balat and Fener it also offers an incredible experience to its visitors
from colorful houses and cafes, friendly kittens ready to be photographed and petted,
to churches, mosques, and synagogues in one place. Let's not forget that this neighborhood
also offers us impressive views of the Bosphorus and the bridge.
Uskudar.
Also on the Asian side of the city and from where we can admire the beauty of the Maiden's Tower
which is one of the most emblematic monuments of the city
and where we can admire those incredibly beautiful sunsets.
Take the opportunity to also discover those places not so well known but that will surely impress you such as the mosques Molla Zeyrek
Sezade or Arab.
Another doubt that still prevail is regarding the restaurants in the city whether they are open or
not. In reality now the restaurants do not receive people to consume the food in the establishment
now the only services they offer are takeout or delivery you can buy in any restaurant that you
see open you order and you can eat while walking or find a nice and quiet place to sit and eat.
Now that you know these alternative options of what to do in Istanbul during the lockdown times now you
can organize a nice itinerary where you can make the most of your holiday in this beautiful city.
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