The 500 Hidden Secrets of Istanbul reveals 500 off-the-beaten-track places and interesting details for anyone who’s keen to explore Istanbul’s best-kept secrets, e.g. the 5 best cafes to meet a friend, the 5 most beautiful waterfront mansions, 5 excellent modern Turkish restaurants, the 5 loveliest Ottoman pavilions … and much more. The 500 Hidden Secrets is a series of essential city guides. Every guide is written by a savvy local, only contains independent advice, is based on thorough research and the author’s personal opinions, is frequently updated and reissued. FERIDE YALAV-HECKEROTH has been writing about Istanbul since 2012. Her work has been featured in such publications as Kinfolk, Wallpaper* and Conde Nast Traveler. ELIF SAVARI KIZIL is an Istanbul- and Bodrum-based documentary and editorial photographer.