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Çınaraltı: A decades-old gathering place for locals and tourists

A decades-old Istanbul tea garden on the shore of the iconic Bosphorus Strait is a frequent stop for both locals and tourists under its nearly 1,000-year-old sycamore tree.

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Most importantly, the tea garden is open round-the-clock, never lacking in patrons seeking a moment's respite from the city streets around it. Entered through a narrow alley, the venue greets visitors with a magnificent Bosphorus view, shared by Istanbul's famed -- and friendly -- stray cats and seagulls.