Marzena Romanowska, Author at The Guide Istanbul

Pandeli: tasting the century old memory of Istanbul

Fortune has continuously played with Istanbul’s iconic Pandeli restaurant, making sure that its wheel never stops spinning. Decades later, the undefeated spirit of the place reawakens to remind Istanbulites of…

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Travel

Konya: where the dervish began to whirl

Dive into the rich history of Sufism and Anatolia, in a city dedicated to the memory of a great poet and theologian. The history of Konya, an Anatolian settlement known…

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Travel

Edirne: enter the sultan’s gate of happiness

Although formerly serving as the capital of the Ottoman Empire, Edirne resembles a European town unlike any other city in Turkey. Appreciated for its architectural treasures, the destination is ideal…

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Know the City

Unfolding the city: Lale Apa and her Istanbul

Since The Guide Istanbul was first published in 1991, the city has no more secrets, says Lale Apa, the magazine’s founder. Having guided others through Istanbul’s narrow streets and picturesque…

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Shopping

Buying Turkish carpets 101: how to get the perfect rug

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Travel

Weekend escape to the land of grapes

The story behind grape cultivation in Thrace is the story of the people behind it. Legendary for its quality of grapevines since ancient times, the region was blessed with a…

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Know the City

Bridge through history: the story of Galata Bridge

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Travel

Eskişehir: the old city young at heart

While Eskişehir is laid back, with the placid Porsuk River running through it, the city exudes a youthful vibrancy from its vivid centuries-old homes, local delicacies, and thermal hammams. With…

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