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Leb-i Derya

Location

Istanbul

Turkey

41° 1' 47.2044" N, 28° 58' 30.828" E

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General info:

One of the top-rated restaurants in Istanbul is Leb-i Derya. Located on the rooftop in the Galata area of Istanbul, this place offers a wonderful outlook of the city. Panoramic view of the Old City and the Bosporus strain on one side and modern city center on the other make this restaurant one of the most visited, so sometimes reservation is needed.

The city view is not the only thing that attracts visitors to the Leb-i Derya. World-class chefs and pleasant decoration make this restaurant the favorite dining place of many tourists.

Getting there:

Take tram Karaköy, then funicular to Tünel.

Address: Kumbaracı Yokuşu 57/6 Tünel, Beyoğlu

Costs:

Regular restaurant prices.

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