Itineraries
Balat and Fener Walking Route: Churches, Lanes and Hills
Walk from the Golden Horn through Fener and Balat, with a waterfront option and an uphill extension towards Edirnekapı.
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Walking Routes
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Find walks that let you explore Istanbul at street level, including a route through Balat and Fener along the Golden Horn. Use the route notes to choose a starting point and decide where to turn inland. The waterfront suits a gentler walk, while the streets behind it climb into the neighbourhoods. Choose the stretch that fits your time and leave room to pause at a church or café along the way.
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