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SemtAtlas Editorial Desk
Local editors and route researchers
Field notes, route testing, and editorial selections from the SemtAtlas team. We publish practical Istanbul guides built from on-the-ground visits, walk-throughs, and tourist-first planning.
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Beşiktaş
SemtAtlas Editorial Desk•7 min
A Besiktas to Ortakoy Bosphorus walk for an easy half day
A practical waterfront route with one clear direction, good stopping points, and enough payoff to fill an afternoon without turning into a marathon.
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Read guideFatih
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SemtAtlas Editorial Desk•6 min
How to visit working mosques in Istanbul respectfully
A practical guide to prayer times, modest dress, and low-friction etiquette for visitors entering Istanbul's active mosques.
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Read guideKadıköy
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SemtAtlas Editorial Desk•5 min
Where to go in Kadikoy at night without overplanning it
A compact evening shape for people who want waterside air, market energy, and one clean route instead of a chaotic list.
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Read guideFatih
SemtAtlas Editorial Desk•8 min
A first-timer old city walk that does not waste the day
An efficient Fatih sequence for visitors who want the classics, but in an order that feels clear instead of overwhelming.
old-citywalkingfirst-timers
Read guideFatihBeyoğlu
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SemtAtlas Editorial Desk•6 min
Best sunrise spots in Istanbul that actually pay off
A practical sunrise guide for first-time visitors who want strong views, easy logistics, and places that still feel worth the early wake-up.
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