Hagia Sophia, Istanbul

National GeographicJul 3

Where to find the best Turkish delight in Istanbul

Once endorsed by a sultan, Turkish delight has been a sweet treat for centuries; now it’s taking on new forms in Istanbul, with innovative flavours and even liquid interpretations.

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Hacı BekirRestaurantTürkiye’s oldest Turkish delight brand, founded in 1777
SirkeciTrain stationhistoric neighborhood in central Istanbul
Hagia SophiaPlace of worshiptourists are heading for it
Orient ExpressHotelformer terminus railway station
BomontiNeighborhoodfastest-changing central neighborhood
Marsel DelightsPlacemakes lokum cool again
BüyükadaNeighborhoodisland in Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands
Lelabbo Cocktail BarRestaurantcocktail bar with house-made infusions
ModaQuarterneighborhood where cafes give way to bars
KaraköyTrain stationarea to take ferry from
KadıköyNeighborhoodarea to take ferry to
Sultan Mahmud IIPlace
CS LewisPlace
The Chronicles of NarniaPlace
TürkiyeNeighborhood

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Where to find the best Turkish delight in Istanbul