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Balat
CultureVisit: ~120 min
A historic neighbourhood on the shores of the Golden Horn, where Jewish, Greek and Armenian communities lived side by side for centuries. Today it is famous for its steep streets of colourfully painted houses, its antique shops and its fashionable cafés, which have made it one of the most photographed corners of Istanbul. It lies next to Fener, which is often combined with it in the same walk.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Balat: 2 missions
- Have a tea or a coffee on a terrace in the neighbourhoodChoose one of the cafés on the streets of Balat and have a Turkish tea or a coffee while watching neighbourhood life.
- Photograph the colourful houses of BalatGo up the neighbourhood's steep streets looking for the most colourful façades and take a photo of a whole street with its houses.
Near Balat
Kariye (Chora)782 m awayFatih Mosque1.4 km awayEyüp Sultan Mosque2.2 km awaySüleymaniye Mosque2.2 km awayPera Museum2.3 km awayGalata Tower2.3 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Balat?
Allow about 2 h for the visit.
What is there to do at Balat?
Have a tea or a coffee on a terrace in the neighbourhood and Photograph the colourful houses of Balat.
What is there to see near Balat?
Kariye (Chora) (782 m), Fatih Mosque (1.4 km) and Eyüp Sultan Mosque (2.2 km).
Source: OpenStreetMap