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Dishes you should try in Eyüpsultan: Eyüp Sultan Lokumu, Pierre Loti Stream and Eyüpsultan güveci. This guide also covers the local products to buy and what Eyüpsultan is famous for.

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Famous Dishes of Eyüpsultan

  • Eyüp Sultan Lokumu

    Turkish delight sold in the historic shops around the mosque, in rose, pistachio and pomegranate flavours, is the gift most often bought by visitors.

  • Pierre Loti Stream

    Tea drunk at the historic tea garden on Pierre Loti Hill, accompanied by views of the Golden Horn, is an indispensable part of the Istanbul experience.

  • Eyüpsultan güveci

    A dish mentioned among the district's historic flavours on Wikipedia.

Dishes from Istanbul Cuisine

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These dishes are known throughout Istanbul province; see the provincial food guide for details.

  • Eminönü Balık Ekmek (grilled fish sandwich)

    A street food with a registered geographical indication, made with grilled fish on the boats at the Eminönü pier.

  • İstanbul Simidi (sesame bread ring)

    A simit with a registered geographical indication, dipped in molasses and coated in sesame.

  • Boğaziçi Lüferi (Bosphorus bluefish)

    A fish with a registered geographical indication that passes through the Bosphorus in autumn.

  • Sultanahmet Köftesi (Sultanahmet grilled meatballs)

    Grilled meatballs served with piyaz (white bean salad).

  • Midye Dolma (stuffed mussels)

    Mussels stuffed with spiced rice; a street classic of the city.

  • Tavuk Göğsü (chicken breast pudding)

    A milk pudding made with shredded chicken breast fibres, handed down from the palace kitchen.

What to Buy in Eyüpsultan: Local Products

  • Dini Hediyelik Eşyalar Shops around the Eyüp Sultan Mosque sell prayer beads, copies of the Quran, calligraphy works and religious souvenirs.

What Eyüpsultan Is Famous For: Culture and Traditions

  • Osmanlı Dini Kültürü

    Eyüpsultan is one of the religious centres of the Ottoman Empire. Sword-girding ceremonies of the sultans were held here, and thousands of people visited the mosque during Ramadan.

  • Haliç Kültürü

    Eyüpsultan, on the bank of the Golden Horn, has for centuries been one of Istanbul's spiritual and cultural centres. The region has been revived with the cleaning and greening of the Golden Horn.

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I eat in Eyüpsultan?

Eyüpsultan is known for 3 local dishes, above all Eyüp Sultan Lokumu, Pierre Loti Stream and Eyüpsultan güveci. Turkish delight sold in the historic shops around the mosque, in rose, pistachio and pomegranate flavours, is the gift most often bought by visitors.

What is Eyüpsultan famous for?

Eyüpsultan is known for Eyüp Sultan Lokumu, Dini Hediyelik Eşyalar and Osmanlı Dini Kültürü. Its best-known sights include Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb and Pierre Loti Hill.

What to buy in Eyüpsultan?

Local products and souvenirs to buy in Eyüpsultan include Dini Hediyelik Eşyalar.

Eyüpsultan Travel Guide

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