Fatih Belediyesi Sosyal Tesisleri

The security guards sporadically stationed at the gated entrance aren't exactly an inviting presence, but this is indeed one of the neighborhood's finds. It's actually a combined tea garden and restaurant, placed strategically on an outdoor terrace that makes up part of the ancient Byzantine fortress wall. The small dining room at the back of the grounds serves traditional Turkish meals and spills out onto the breezy ramparts in summertime. Because it's owned by the municipality -- presumably the reason for the guards -- this destination is bone-dry (no alcohol).

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