The Monocle Travel Guide series reveals our favourite spots in each city, from the ideal route for an early-morning run to the best places to lay your head. Full of surprises and quirks, our guides also feature detailed design and architecture pages, neighbourhood walks that take you away from the crowds and our picks for the places to eat and drink.

Monocle's Istanbul Travel Guide will point you in the right direction for the finest places to eat, drink and shop. They can also navigate you through the citys architectural gems, from Ottoman follies converted into art centres to backstreet Byzantine beauties.