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Istanbul weather essentials

Monthly Averages
Month
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Dec
49°F 9°C
41°F 5°C
Jan
46°F 7°C
37°F 2°C
Feb
47°F 8°C
37°F 2°C
Mar
51°F 10°C
39°F 3°C
Apr
59°F 15°C
45°F 7°C
May
69°F 20°C
54°F 12°C

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Wednesday
2 Dec
Hi:
60°F 15°C
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42°F 5°C
Thursday
3 Dec
Hi:
57°F 13°C
Lo:
41°F 5°C
Friday
4 Dec
Hi:
57°F 13°C
Lo:
46°F 7°C
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Istanbul Cevahir
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #71 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Mall
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Belgrad Forest
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #72 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

On weekends, residents of Istanbul flock to this largest forest in the area to picnic and enjoy nature.

Attraction type: Forest
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Bagdat Street (Bagdat caddesi)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #73 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

Bagdat street is the heart of the Asian side of Istanbul. The lively part starts in Bostanci, across from the boat house and ends in Kiziltoprak, near Kadikoy. There are many shops, book stores...

Attraction type: Street
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Divanyolu Street
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #74 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

This touristy street is lined with shops, restaurants and a visitor center.

Attraction type: Street
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Club Anjelique Istanbul
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #75 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Dance club/disco
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Bulgarian Church of St. Stefan (Stefi Stefan Bulgar Kilesi)
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #76 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Religious site; Architectural building
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Yedikule (Castle of the Seven Towers)
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #77 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

This fortress of walls helped to protect the city but its towers were also used to house prisoners as well as the state's treasury.

Attraction type: Ancient ruins; Historic site; Architectural building
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The Bosphorus Bridge
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #78 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Bridge
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Corlulu Ali pasa Medresesi
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #79 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Landmark/point of interest; Religious site
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Bosphorus Zoo
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #80 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

http://www.bospho... Nice zoo, the most comprehensive in Turkey,  loved it. Around 50 min. drive from the city center tough. Qual-ist Tours might be off help for the transportation requirements...

Attraction type: Zoo
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Aynalikavak Mansion
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #81 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Historic home; Architectural building
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Saint Saviour in Chora
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #82 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Art gallery
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Constantine Column
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #83 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Monument; Landmark/point of interest
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Hexagonal Towers
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #84 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Architectural building
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Cicek Pasaji
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #85 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

Also know as the Flower Passage, the courtyard of the Cité de Péra building was once the favored spot for local flower-sellers. Today, the lively area is home to many restaurants, taverns and shops.

Attraction type: Town centre/square/plaza; Landmark/point of interest
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Byzantine Emporers' Palace Ruins
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #86 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Mevlevi Monastery
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #87 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Religious site
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Selim Mosque
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #88 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Observation deck/tower; Religious site
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Catladi Kapi
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #89 of 148 attractions in Istanbul
Attraction type: Ancient ruins
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Naval Museum
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #90 of 148 attractions in Istanbul

This museum, located in Dolmabahce Palace, contains over 4000 items relating to Turkish naval history.

Attraction type: Military museum
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