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Dolmabahce Palace vs Balik Pazari
Both are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Dolmabahce Palace is preferred by most writers compared to Balik Pazari. Dolmabahce Palace comes in at #4 in Istanbul with approval from 7 reviews such as Afar Magazine, Lonely Planet and Fodor's.
Dolmabahce Palace
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Dolmabahce Besiktas Istanbul, Istanbul 34357, Turkey
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Fodor's
"The name Dolmabahçe means "filled-in garden," from the fact that Sultan Ahmet I (ruled 1603–17) had an imperial garden planted here on land reclaimed from the sea."
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Concierge
"Often overlooked by visitors, this is one of Istanbul's most lavish and extravagant attractions."
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"These days it’s fashionable for architects and critics influenced by the less-is-more aesthetic of the Bauhaus masters to sneer at buildings such as Dolmabahçe."
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Let's Go
"It has 285 rooms, 68 toilets, 44 halls, and six hamams."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Generously deployed pomp and riches... provide a certain cohesion, in which it's possible to conjure up the decadent life of a sultan."
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Balik Pazari
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Balikpazari, İstiklal Caddesi, İstanbul Turkey
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Fodor's
"Located just off İstiklal Caddesi next to the entrance to the Çiçek Pasajı, the Balık Pazarı is a bustling labyrinth of streets filled with stands."
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Frommer's
"This fish market is a colorful cluster of much more than just fishmongers."
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Lonely Planet
"Many of the shops have been here for close on a century and have extremely loyal clienteles – check out Sütte Şarküteri for its delicious charcuterie."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"A feast of Rococo architecture, the 19C Flower Passage (Çiçek Pasaji in Turkish) has retained its full charm."
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You'll also want to visit the nearby bustling market, with its colourful displays of fish, flowers and fruit.
