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Food and Shopping

If you have had a tourist trip to Balat and Fener and now want to shop or take a break, there are great places for you. Antiques Bazaar is an ideal stop for those who want to shop. This is one of the most prominent places in Balat and is full of new and old antique shops. Recently, auctions have been held here, and you can participate.

If you want to take a break on the streets of Balat, there are colorful cafes that offer a nostalgic atmosphere. Many options, from new-generation coffee shops to colorful patisseries, are waiting for you in these cafes, especially located between Yildirim Street and Vodina Street. You can also encounter historical pickle shops, soda shops, and stone oven delicacies. Apart from the cafes, do not forget to visit the historical Agora Tavern. This tavern has a history of 133 years and was opened in 1890 by Greek Captain Asteri Dulidis. You can have a pleasant dinner in a historical atmosphere in this place, run by three generations of the Dulidis family.

Balat and Fener Districts
  1. Introduction
  2. History of Balat and Fener
  3. St. George's Cathedral
  4. Fener Greek Orthodox Patriarchate
  5. Church of Saint Mary of the Mongols
  6. Bulgarian St. Stephen Church
  7. Ahrida Synagogue of Istanbul
  8. Greek High School of Balat and Fener
  9. Dimitri Kantemir House Museum
  10. Colorful Houses of Balat
  11. Golden Horn Art: Fener Houses
  12. Colorful Stairs of Balat and Fener
  13. Food and Shopping
  14. Conclusion