A walking route in the city centre: a 60-minute loop

We have put together a short walking route from Neva Apart that takes in the city’s historic fabric, cafés and green spaces in about an hour.

Suggested route

Start with the Grand Mosque and the Crooked Minaret, walk on to Zinciriye Madrasa and take a short break on café street. On the way back, pass through Kılıçaslan Park to end the day calmly.

• Grand Mosque and Crooked Minaret
• Zinciriye Madrasa
• A coffee break on café street
• A short stroll in Kılıçaslan Park

When to go

Setting off in the morning when traffic is light is ideal for street photos and breakfast. In summer, keep to the shady side in the afternoon.

What to bring

Comfortable shoes, water and a charged phone are all you need. Our places to visit page has details and map directions for each stop.