Where? Istanbul, Turkey
Recommended by Levent Alver
Pandora Kitabevi, just off Istikal Caddesi near Taksim Square in the part of Istanbul called Beyoglu, sells both English and Turkish books in its attractive, modern shop. Books in English about Turkey are mostly on the ground floor, but a large part of the English-language collection is upstairs, so look there as well.
Pandora is a brilliant little place in the heart of Beyoglu, with helpful English-speaking staff. The shop is spread out over three floors and the top level is totally devoted to English-language titles. There is an edifying range of contemporary fiction, as well as the classics. Books of local and international poetry and art tend to be popular with curious ex-pats. Shelf upon shelf of local interest books and guides line the walls and there is even a decent history section. Colourful flyers and posters adorn the windows advertising what's going on around town.
Pandora Bookstore
Address:
Büyükparmakkapi Sokak 3
Istanbul, 34443
Website: http://www.pandora.com.tr
Phone and Emai:
+90 212 243 3503
info@pandora.com.tr
Working Hours:
Mon-Wed 10-20
Thur-Sat 10-21
Sun 13-20
Pandora BookstoreAddress:
Büyükparmakkapi Sokak 3
Istanbul, 34443
Website: http://www.pandora.com.tr
Phone and Emai:
+90 212 243 3503
info@pandora.com.tr
Working Hours:
Mon-Wed 10-20
Thur-Sat 10-21
Sun 13-20
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1 comment:
This is a great bookstore, which is now actually two shops, opposite each other on the same street, one for Turkish and one for English.
Also, the Google Map link is not right, it's very close to Taksim Square, try searching Google Maps for the following, to find the right street:
buyukparmakkapi sok, istiklal, taksim
Greg Willis
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