The perfect book for those who wish to discover the beautiful city of Istanbul and avoid the usual tourist haunts, as well as for residents who are keen to track down the city's best-kept secrets. Visit Istanbul in the footsteps of a true local, enjoy modern Turkish cuisine or take a break at one of the city's most beautiful beaches. In this new title in the successful series The 500 Hidden Secrets, Feride Yalav shares all of her favourite insider tips, tricks and places to explore Istanbul. She discovers new ones every day, thanks to her job as a writer and editor for several tourist and expat magazines. Her book contains fun and interesting lists such as 5 restaurants to discover modern Turkish cuisine, the 5 most beautiful beaches, 5 unknown architectural gems from the Ottoman Empire, the 5 best spots for live music, 5 cafes with a breathtaking view and much more.