In Sultanahmet, there are a number of restaurants in restored Byzantine and Ottoman buildings that offer a unique setting for an evening out. Kumkapi with its many taverns, bars and fish restaurants is another attractive option. Beyoglu is famous for its snacks and seafood specialties. The narrow Nevizade Street, near Cicek Pasaji, is the best place in Istanbul for Turkish specialties and the Turkish drink called raki.
The International Arts and Cultural Festival is held each year in June and July with famous artists from all over the world participating. These performances are held at the Ataturk Cultural Centre. Those who have a ear for classical music can hear it at Cemal Resit Rey Hall. Operas, operattas, ballets, film, concerts, exhibitions and conferences all contribute to the cultural environs of the city. Istanbul also offers a range of light entertainment. Nightclubs provide entertainment over dinner, ranging from a selection of Turkish songs to the much heard of belly dance. Taksim-Harbiye district has modern discos, cabarets and jazz clubs. You may also want to visit Tatilya Cumhuriyeti that is a large amusement park in Beylikduzu.
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