Where to go in Istanbul?

[sly fox]

OTher than the usual tourist spots, which seem to be well covered on Lonely Planet/Rough Guides type of sites, where would you recommend going to see/ what to do in Istanbul?

Anyone been recently and have some tips? Am staying at the Pera Palace, have 5 days in the city.

[chilistrucker]

watching with interest.
be there in May for 9 days with work.

[LADANIVA]

Be over 30 years since I was there. And stayed in the Pera Palace also

Galatta bridge for eats straight from the Bosphros (SP)

The Pudding Shop used to be a good place to hang out.

You'll have all the other places in your guide books.

You could try a football match if you are brave