🇹🇷 ​​Istanbul’s Hidden Gems: Bookshops & Vintage Stores​​

📚 ​​Antiquarian Ugur​​ Tucked away in the ​​European side of Istanbul​​, this ​​cozy independent bookstore​​ caught my eye thanks to the owner’s ​​effortlessly cool vibe​​! 😍📖 You can find ​​rare secondhand books in multiple languages​​—perfect for literary treasure hunters! 🏴‍☠️✨ 🧥 ​​Kirik Alti Vintage​​ One of the ​​most famous vintage spots​​ in the ​​Asian side​​! 🏛️👗 The interior is ​​meticulously decorated​​, and I scored some ​​quirky tea towels​​ here. The best part? The owner gifted us ​​adorable Polaroid snapshots​​ as a souvenir! 📸💖 🍵 ​​Mama Ram Spice & Tea Shop​​ Run by the ​​sweetest lady​​, this ​​spice & tea haven​​ is a must-visit! 🌶️🍂 She ​​creatively blends and names​​ each tea—I took home ​​"James Dean"​​, a ​​spicy, rebellious​​ mix! 🔥🤠 👢 ​​Sofistic Kovboy Çizme​​ A ​​true hidden gem​​ specializing in ​​handmade vintage cowboy boots​​! 🤩👢 The craftsmanship feels ​​timeless​​, like stepping into an ​​old Western film​​! 🎬🌵 🧥 ​​THE KULÜP​​ Another ​​must-visit vintage shop​​ in the ​​Asian side​​—​​stylish, curated, and full of surprises​​! 🛍️💫 #Bookstores #IndependentBookshops #VintageStores #ThriftShopping #TurkeyTravel #Istanbul #IstanbulRecommendations #IstanbulExploration #ShopLocal #HiddenGems