The district Sultanahmed - beautifully situated in the foreland between The Golden Horn and the Marmara Sea - is an enigmatic mosaic of ancient streets and impressive cultural treasures. You should set aside the necessary time to see Hagia Sofia...
Visit El Born for shops from new designers, and the Diagonal and Passeig de Gràcia for high-end designer stores. The Eixample is good for offbeat fashion and excellent delicatessen, while Spanish wardrobe staples such as Mango, Zara and Adolfo Dominguez have stores all over town.
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