GastroCity Blogs

Are you ready to go on a journey in one of the oldest cities in the world? You have many options, from the first apartments to palaces. If you are ready to dive into dreams while watching the skyline of the city, let's move on to things to do in İstanbul in top İstanbul sightseeing places. Let's be warned right now; things to do in Istanbul do not end with counting!

Fresh fruits have already made themselves a name for their role in a healthy and balanced diet. Their “dried” counterparts are usually ignored despite they are even more beneficial for health.

Each region is distinct in terms of its physical, social and cultural characteristics. Local food products of that places differ too. Türkiye possesses a wide variety of local products spread all over the country, some of which are GI-Certified and well-known worldwide. Just a quick reminder: GI (Geographical Indication) is a label placed on items that have a specific geographical origin and have characteristics or a reputation that are related to that origin. Let’s take a look at some of the delectable heritage of Turkish lands below. All signed "Made in Türkiye" with love!

As a cultural melting pot, İstanbul has the most pleasant culinary scene to influence all its visitors. From special and traditional beverages like Boza to the classic dishes like Sultanahmet meatballs with captivating taste, they’re all matchless pleasures to have. But where do you begin when there are so many diverse meal options to pick from? Time to quench your cravings and discover what and where to eat in the world-famous İstanbul city!

The history of the land is blended with the joy of harvest days. Grape harvesting is the pinnacle of this joy. They say that the grapes become the bride when the time for grape harvesting comes. The symbol of Dionysus, the god of fruitfulness and vegetation, is the vine tree, so he is also known as the god of grape harvesting.

The TurkAegean is full of small towns where visitors can go on grape harvest tours, experience for themselves the region’s grape harvesting traditions, taste high-quality wines, and dine at local restaurants that serve their own brands of authentic wine. These grape harvest routes provide visitors with a heightened awareness of nature and offer a unique, selective experience. We’ve prepared a quick read about the unique, quaint towns that have made a name for themselves as major grape production areas. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore your favorite Aegean vineyard, harvest grapes, and taste test a selection of the best local wine.

İstanbul hosts Türkiye’s most famous luxury districts and welcomes millions of tourists yearly. There are countless attractive spots on İstanbul’s map! Sometimes spectacular Bosphorus views add value to a district, and other times streets that are lined with high-end boutiques. Whatever the reason, İstanbul is full of famous attractions and sites worth visiting! Deciding where to head among so many options is the hardest part, but we have you covered! We’ve listed İstanbul’s exclusive districts that are the perfect destination for some quality time. Let's take a look together!

Artichoke is a vegetable known and widely used since the ancient times. Legend has it that the god Zeus fell in love with the mortal beauty Cynara, who lived on the island of Zinari and went to visit her brother Poseidon, the god of the sea. Zeus then made her a goddess, and they began to live together on Olympus, the mountain of the Gods. However, Cynara missed her family after a while and went to them in secret. Enraged by this, Zeus surrounded Cynara's heart with thorny leaves and turned it into an artichoke. Then, he threw it down from Olympus into the world.