Things to do · Istanbul
Things to do in Istanbulİstanbul
What's on tonight and this weekend, then every evening option by kind: bars, shows, cinema, spas, sport, classes, markets, family and rainy-day picks, with times, prices and whether to book.
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- 2026-09
Tonight
What is on now and later today in Istanbul, from picks with set times. Your device clock is converted to Istanbul time.
Checking the time in Istanbul…
Evening light
- Hagia Sophia from Sultanahmet ParkSunrise or blue hourShoot from the park with the fountain in front; inside, stay out of the walkways.
- The old city from Galata TowerSunsetArrive before the queue builds; the gallery is narrow.
- Galata Bridge at duskSunset to blue hourFishermen along the rail and the mosques against the sky; keep bags zipped.
Plan tonight
Dinner, then a show or activity, then a bar or night market, built from picks with times. Walk and ride minutes are straight-line estimates.
Working out tonight from the Istanbul clock…
This weekend
Weekend-only markets, walking streets and shows for the coming Saturday and Sunday in Istanbul, plus festivals that usually fall this month.
Working out the dates…
Nightlife & bars
Bar streets, rooftops, pubs and late spots, with closing times and the usual traps.
No curfew. Bars and clubs in Beyoğlu, Karaköy and Kadıköy run late on weekends. Alcohol is legal but taxed heavily and not served near many mosques; bar streets in Beyoğlu can be crowded and tricky late at night.
Meyhane evening in BeyoğluMeyhane
EveningLateBook same dayIndoorLong tables of cold meze, grilled fish and rakı cut with water, stretched over several hours; in the lanes off İstiklal around Nevizade, roaming fasıl musicians play at the tables.
- When
- Evenings from about 19:00 until 01:00 or later (check)Evenings from about 7:00 PM until 1:00 AM or later (check)
- Price
- ₺1,500–4,000 per person (musicians expect a tip if they play for your table) (≈ US$40–100)
- Booking
- Reserve for Friday and Saturday, and ask for the set-menu price.
- Where
- Beyoğlu, off İstiklal Avenue
- Getting there
- Funicular from Kabataş to Taksim or metro M2 to Şişhane, then walk along İstiklal.
If a friendly stranger near Taksim or Sultanahmet suggests a bar he knows, say no; the "drinks with new friends" scam ends with a huge bill and doormen who insist you pay.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Karaköy and Galata bars
EveningLateWalk inCocktail bars, wine bars and rooftop terraces in the old harbor warehouses and steep lanes below Galata Tower, with Golden Horn views.
- When
- Evenings until about 02:00 (check)Evenings until about 2:00 AM (check)
- Price
- ₺400–900 per cocktail (≈ US$10–25)
- Booking
- Book rooftops for sunset on weekends.
- Where
- Karaköy and Galata
- Getting there
- Tram T1 to Karaköy or Tophane; metro M2 to Şişhane for Galata.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Kadıköy bar streets
EveningLateNo bookingAcross the Bosphorus on the Asian side, the bar lanes around Kadife Sokak and the Moda seafront draw students and young locals; cheaper and less touristy than Beyoğlu.
- When
- Evenings until 02:00–03:00 (check)Evenings until 2:00 AM–3:00 AM (check)
- Price
- ₺150–400 per beer (≈ US$4–10)
- Where
- Kadıköy and Moda, Asian side
- Getting there
- Ferry from Eminönü or Karaköy to Kadıköy (about 20 minutes, pay with an İstanbulkart); Marmaray from Sirkeci to Ayrılık Çeşmesi.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Karaköy and Galata cafés and bars
EveningLateCoffee, cocktails, rooftop terraces. The easiest place to start an evening: walkable, mixed crowd.
- When
- Until Late on weekends
Beyoğlu side streets (Asmalımescit, Nevizade)
EveningLateMeyhanes and bars. Traditional meyhanes with mezes and rakı; agree the menu and prices before ordering.
- When
- Until Late
Kadıköy (Moda and the bar streets)
EveningLatePubs, live music, street-side cafés. A local scene on the Asian side; ferry to Kadıköy and taxi back.
- When
- Until Very late on weekends
Rooftop terraces in Sultanahmet
EveningLateTea, beer, views of the mosques. Quiet, tourist-facing, pricey for a drink.
- When
- Until About 23:00Until About 11:00 PM
Turkish coffee
Strong coffee with grounds, served in a small cup · Cafés and old coffee houses
- When
- Until All day
Beer, wine and rakı
LateEfes and local beer, Turkish wine, aniseed rakı with meze · Bars, meyhanes, restaurants
- When
- Until Late
Ayran and şalgam
Salted yogurt drink, fermented carrot and turnip juice · Kebab shops and street stalls
- When
- Until Daytime
Live music & shows
Concerts, jazz, circus and theater that work without the local language.
Nardis Jazz Club
EveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorA small, low-lit club a few steps from Galata Tower with Turkish and visiting jazz players most nights since the early 2000s.
- When
- Most nights, sets from about 21:30 (check)Most nights, sets from about 9:30 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺600–1,500 entry (drinks extra) (≈ US$15–40)
- Booking
- The room is small; reserve a table on weekends.
- Where
- Galata
- Getting there
- Metro M2 to Şişhane, then a five-minute walk downhill.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Traditional performances
Folk theater, music and ritual shows: usually short, seated and easy to book.
Whirling dervish ceremonySema
EveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: TeensThe Mevlevi sema, a Sufi prayer in which robed dervishes turn to live reed-flute and drum music; an hour, watched in silence as a religious ceremony rather than a show.
- When
- Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 19:00; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 7:00 PM; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)
- Price
- ₺1,200–3,000 per seat (≈ US$30–75)
- Booking
- No photos or applause during the ceremony.
- Where
- Sirkeci and Galata
- Getting there
- Tram T1 or Marmaray to Sirkeci; Hodjapasha is a two-minute walk.
- Dress and etiquette
- Modest clothing; no shorts or tank tops.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Meyhane evening in BeyoğluMeyhane
Nightlife & barsEveningLateBook same dayIndoorLong tables of cold meze, grilled fish and rakı cut with water, stretched over several hours; in the lanes off İstiklal around Nevizade, roaming fasıl musicians play at the tables.
- When
- Evenings from about 19:00 until 01:00 or later (check)Evenings from about 7:00 PM until 1:00 AM or later (check)
- Price
- ₺1,500–4,000 per person (musicians expect a tip if they play for your table) (≈ US$40–100)
- Booking
- Reserve for Friday and Saturday, and ask for the set-menu price.
- Where
- Beyoğlu, off İstiklal Avenue
- Getting there
- Funicular from Kabataş to Taksim or metro M2 to Şişhane, then walk along İstiklal.
If a friendly stranger near Taksim or Sultanahmet suggests a bar he knows, say no; the "drinks with new friends" scam ends with a huge bill and doormen who insist you pay.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinema
Where films run in English (or with English subtitles) and what a ticket costs.
Cinemas on İstiklal and in malls
MorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe restored Atlas 1948 cinema on İstiklal and mall multiplexes show Hollywood films in English with Turkish subtitles as well as dubbed versions.
- When
- Daily, screenings from about 11:00 until 23:00 (check)Daily, screenings from about 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺250–500 per ticket (≈ US$7–13)
- Booking
- Look for "altyazılı" (subtitled); "dublaj" or "Türkçe" means dubbed.
- Where
- Beyoğlu and city malls
- Getting there
- Atlas 1948 is mid-İstiklal; walk from Taksim or Şişhane (M2).
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Spas & massage
Bathhouses, massage and saunas: prices, tipping and what to wear (or not).
Turkish bath (hammam)Hamam
MorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorHistoric bathhouses such as Çemberlitaş (1584), Cağaloğlu and Kılıç Ali Paşa offer a hot marble slab, a hard scrub with a kese mitt and a soap-foam wash; separate sections or times for men and women.
- When
- Daily, about 08:00–22:00 (check)Daily, about 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺2,500–7,000 per person (scrub and foam packages; oil massage extra) (≈ US$65–180)
- Booking
- Book the historic baths online for evening slots; many list prices in euros.
- Where
- Sultanahmet and Karaköy
- Getting there
- Çemberlitaş is at the T1 tram stop of the same name; Kılıç Ali Paşa is by the Tophane stop.
- Dress and etiquette
- A peştemal cloth is provided; keep it on in shared areas.
Agree the package price before you start; small upsells are common.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Sport & fitness
Matches to watch, runs, rides and lessons.
Süper Lig football derby
EveningBook a week or more aheadKids: TeensGalatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş play in some of Europe's loudest stadiums; a derby between two of them fills the city with flags and flares.
- When
- Match days August to May, often evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
- Price
- ₺1,500–12,000 per ticket (derbies cost far more) (≈ US$40–300)
- Booking
- Every ticket requires a Passolig fan card, which visitors can get with a passport; derby tickets rarely reach the general public.
- Where
- Galatasaray at RAMS Park, Fenerbahçe in Kadıköy, Beşiktaş by the Bosphorus
- Getting there
- Beşiktaş's stadium is walkable from Dolmabahçe; Fenerbahçe's is a short ride from Kadıköy; RAMS Park is by metro M2 (Seyrantepe).
Touts sell tickets that fail at the gate; away fans are often banned from derbies, so avoid wearing rival colors.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Classes & workshops
Cooking, crafts and guided tastings: a morning or evening you learn something in.
Turkish cooking class
LateBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensA half day making meze, stuffed vegetables, kebab or baklava with a home cook or small cooking school, often starting with a market walk.
- When
- Mornings or late afternoons, about four hours (check)
- Price
- ₺2,500–6,000 per person (≈ US$65–150)
- Where
- Sultanahmet, Kadıköy and Beyoğlu
- Getting there
- Most classes meet near a tram or ferry stop and send directions after booking.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Karaköy and Galata food walk
MorningLateA quick way to learn what to order and how much it costs before you eat alone.
- When
- Late morning
- Price
- ₺2,500–5,000 (≈ US$65–130) (2026 estimate)
- Booking
- 1–2 days
Hammam experience
AfternoonEveningA slow, warm rest after a day of stone and stairs; choose a place with clear prices and separate sections.
- When
- Afternoon or evening
- Price
- ₺2,000–6,000 (≈ US$50–150) (check)
- Booking
- 1 day
Markets at night
Night markets, walking streets and evening strolls.
Ortaköy waterfront stalls
AfternoonEveningLateNo bookingKids: 5–12, TeensA waterfront square under the Bosphorus Bridge where craft stalls, stuffed baked potatoes (kumpir) and waffle stands draw crowds on weekend evenings around the Ortaköy Mosque.
- When
- Stalls mostly at weekends, afternoon to late evening (check)
- Price
- Free (kumpir about 300–500)
- Where
- Ortaköy, European shore of the Bosphorus
- Getting there
- Bus or taxi along the Bosphorus shore road from Kabataş or Beşiktaş, about 15 minutes.
Crowded on weekends; keep bags zipped.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Family fun
What works with kids, by age band.
- Cobbled slopes and steep steps make strollers hard in Sultanahmet, Galata and Karaköy; a carrier works better.
- The ferry ride across the Bosphorus or to the Princes' Islands is an easy win for children; bikes and horse carriages on the islands are a second.
- The Basilica Cistern's dim walkways and the Topkapı courtyards suit kids who can walk for an hour; keep the sightseeing to mornings.
- Car seats are rare in taxis: bring a travel booster or ask the hotel to book a car with one.
Bosphorus ferry at sunset
MorningAfternoonEveningLateNo bookingKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensThe public ferries are the cheapest way on the water; a commuter crossing at dusk shows the mosque skyline lit up, and the city-run Bosphorus tour boats go up toward the Black Sea.
- When
- Commuter ferries every 15–30 minutes until about 23:00; Bosphorus tour boats at set times (check)Commuter ferries every 15–30 minutes until about 11:00 PM; Bosphorus tour boats at set times (check)
- Price
- ₺40–600 per person (commuter fare with İstanbulkart; tour boats cost more) (≈ US$1–15)
- Where
- Eminönü, Karaköy and Kabataş piers
- Getting there
- Tram T1 to Eminönü or Karaköy; tap an İstanbulkart at the pier turnstile.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rahmi M. Koç MuseumRahmi M. Koç Müzesi
MorningAfternoonWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA transport and industry museum on the Golden Horn with trains, trams, old cars, a submarine and ship models you can climb into.
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00–17:00; longer on weekends (check)Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; longer on weekends (check)
- Price
- ₺300–900 per ticket (submarine entry extra) (≈ US$8–25)
- Where
- Hasköy, Golden Horn
- Getting there
- Taxi about 20 minutes from Sultanahmet, or the Golden Horn ferry to Hasköy.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Basilica CisternYerebatan Sarnıcı
MorningAfternoonEveningBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensA 6th-century underground water reservoir with a forest of lit columns and two Medusa-head column bases; cool on hot days and dry when it rains.
- When
- Daily, about 09:00–22:00; separate evening tickets some nights (check)Daily, about 9:00 AM–10:00 PM; separate evening tickets some nights (check)
- Price
- ₺1,500–3,000 per ticket (foreign visitors pay more than residents) (≈ US$40–75)
- Booking
- Book online to skip the ticket line.
- Where
- Sultanahmet
- Getting there
- Tram T1 to Sultanahmet, then a two-minute walk.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ferry to Kadıköy and back
AfternoonKids: 5–12, TeensThe cheapest cruise: 25 minutes across, then a market lunch.
- When
- All day; frequent departures
- Price
- ₺30–60 (≈ US$1–2) by Istanbulkart (check)
- Where
- Eminönü, Karaköy
Princes' Islands day
MorningKids: 5–12, TeensCar-free islands with pine lanes and waterside lunches, 60–90 minutes by ferry.
- When
- Morning ferry
- Price
- ₺100–300 (≈ US$3–8) return plus bike hire (check)
- Where
- Kabataş, Eminönü
Whirling dervish ceremonySema
Traditional performancesEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: TeensThe Mevlevi sema, a Sufi prayer in which robed dervishes turn to live reed-flute and drum music; an hour, watched in silence as a religious ceremony rather than a show.
- When
- Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 19:00; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 7:00 PM; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)
- Price
- ₺1,200–3,000 per seat (≈ US$30–75)
- Booking
- No photos or applause during the ceremony.
- Where
- Sirkeci and Galata
- Getting there
- Tram T1 or Marmaray to Sirkeci; Hodjapasha is a two-minute walk.
- Dress and etiquette
- Modest clothing; no shorts or tank tops.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Süper Lig football derby
Sport & fitnessEveningBook a week or more aheadKids: TeensGalatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş play in some of Europe's loudest stadiums; a derby between two of them fills the city with flags and flares.
- When
- Match days August to May, often evening kick-offs (check the fixture list)
- Price
- ₺1,500–12,000 per ticket (derbies cost far more) (≈ US$40–300)
- Booking
- Every ticket requires a Passolig fan card, which visitors can get with a passport; derby tickets rarely reach the general public.
- Where
- Galatasaray at RAMS Park, Fenerbahçe in Kadıköy, Beşiktaş by the Bosphorus
- Getting there
- Beşiktaş's stadium is walkable from Dolmabahçe; Fenerbahçe's is a short ride from Kadıköy; RAMS Park is by metro M2 (Seyrantepe).
Touts sell tickets that fail at the gate; away fans are often banned from derbies, so avoid wearing rival colors.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinemas on İstiklal and in malls
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe restored Atlas 1948 cinema on İstiklal and mall multiplexes show Hollywood films in English with Turkish subtitles as well as dubbed versions.
- When
- Daily, screenings from about 11:00 until 23:00 (check)Daily, screenings from about 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺250–500 per ticket (≈ US$7–13)
- Booking
- Look for "altyazılı" (subtitled); "dublaj" or "Türkçe" means dubbed.
- Where
- Beyoğlu and city malls
- Getting there
- Atlas 1948 is mid-İstiklal; walk from Taksim or Şişhane (M2).
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Ortaköy waterfront stalls
Markets at nightAfternoonEveningLateNo bookingKids: 5–12, TeensA waterfront square under the Bosphorus Bridge where craft stalls, stuffed baked potatoes (kumpir) and waffle stands draw crowds on weekend evenings around the Ortaköy Mosque.
- When
- Stalls mostly at weekends, afternoon to late evening (check)
- Price
- Free (kumpir about 300–500)
- Where
- Ortaköy, European shore of the Bosphorus
- Getting there
- Bus or taxi along the Bosphorus shore road from Kabataş or Beşiktaş, about 15 minutes.
Crowded on weekends; keep bags zipped.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Turkish cooking class
Classes & workshopsLateBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensA half day making meze, stuffed vegetables, kebab or baklava with a home cook or small cooking school, often starting with a market walk.
- When
- Mornings or late afternoons, about four hours (check)
- Price
- ₺2,500–6,000 per person (≈ US$65–150)
- Where
- Sultanahmet, Kadıköy and Beyoğlu
- Getting there
- Most classes meet near a tram or ferry stop and send directions after booking.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rainy day
Indoor picks for a wet afternoon.
Spice Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı)
IndoorCovered market; smells and tastings in the wet.
Hagia Sophia
IndoorIndoors, a long slow visit under the dome.
Whirling dervish ceremonySema
Traditional performancesEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: TeensThe Mevlevi sema, a Sufi prayer in which robed dervishes turn to live reed-flute and drum music; an hour, watched in silence as a religious ceremony rather than a show.
- When
- Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 19:00; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)Hodjapasha Cultural Center in Sirkeci most evenings, usually 7:00 PM; Galata Mevlevi Lodge on some Sundays (check)
- Price
- ₺1,200–3,000 per seat (≈ US$30–75)
- Booking
- No photos or applause during the ceremony.
- Where
- Sirkeci and Galata
- Getting there
- Tram T1 or Marmaray to Sirkeci; Hodjapasha is a two-minute walk.
- Dress and etiquette
- Modest clothing; no shorts or tank tops.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Turkish bath (hammam)Hamam
Spas & massageMorningAfternoonEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorHistoric bathhouses such as Çemberlitaş (1584), Cağaloğlu and Kılıç Ali Paşa offer a hot marble slab, a hard scrub with a kese mitt and a soap-foam wash; separate sections or times for men and women.
- When
- Daily, about 08:00–22:00 (check)Daily, about 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺2,500–7,000 per person (scrub and foam packages; oil massage extra) (≈ US$65–180)
- Booking
- Book the historic baths online for evening slots; many list prices in euros.
- Where
- Sultanahmet and Karaköy
- Getting there
- Çemberlitaş is at the T1 tram stop of the same name; Kılıç Ali Paşa is by the Tophane stop.
- Dress and etiquette
- A peştemal cloth is provided; keep it on in shared areas.
Agree the package price before you start; small upsells are common.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Nardis Jazz Club
Live music & showsEveningBook a day or two aheadIndoorA small, low-lit club a few steps from Galata Tower with Turkish and visiting jazz players most nights since the early 2000s.
- When
- Most nights, sets from about 21:30 (check)Most nights, sets from about 9:30 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺600–1,500 entry (drinks extra) (≈ US$15–40)
- Booking
- The room is small; reserve a table on weekends.
- Where
- Galata
- Getting there
- Metro M2 to Şişhane, then a five-minute walk downhill.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Cinemas on İstiklal and in malls
CinemaMorningAfternoonEveningLateBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensThe restored Atlas 1948 cinema on İstiklal and mall multiplexes show Hollywood films in English with Turkish subtitles as well as dubbed versions.
- When
- Daily, screenings from about 11:00 until 23:00 (check)Daily, screenings from about 11:00 AM until 11:00 PM (check)
- Price
- ₺250–500 per ticket (≈ US$7–13)
- Booking
- Look for "altyazılı" (subtitled); "dublaj" or "Türkçe" means dubbed.
- Where
- Beyoğlu and city malls
- Getting there
- Atlas 1948 is mid-İstiklal; walk from Taksim or Şişhane (M2).
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Rahmi M. Koç MuseumRahmi M. Koç Müzesi
Family funMorningAfternoonWalk inIndoorKids: Under 5, 5–12, TeensA transport and industry museum on the Golden Horn with trains, trams, old cars, a submarine and ship models you can climb into.
- When
- Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00–17:00; longer on weekends (check)Tuesday to Sunday, about 10:00 AM–5:00 PM; longer on weekends (check)
- Price
- ₺300–900 per ticket (submarine entry extra) (≈ US$8–25)
- Where
- Hasköy, Golden Horn
- Getting there
- Taxi about 20 minutes from Sultanahmet, or the Golden Horn ferry to Hasköy.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Basilica CisternYerebatan Sarnıcı
Family funMorningAfternoonEveningBook same dayIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensA 6th-century underground water reservoir with a forest of lit columns and two Medusa-head column bases; cool on hot days and dry when it rains.
- When
- Daily, about 09:00–22:00; separate evening tickets some nights (check)Daily, about 9:00 AM–10:00 PM; separate evening tickets some nights (check)
- Price
- ₺1,500–3,000 per ticket (foreign visitors pay more than residents) (≈ US$40–75)
- Booking
- Book online to skip the ticket line.
- Where
- Sultanahmet
- Getting there
- Tram T1 to Sultanahmet, then a two-minute walk.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
Turkish cooking class
Classes & workshopsLateBook a day or two aheadIndoorKids: 5–12, TeensA half day making meze, stuffed vegetables, kebab or baklava with a home cook or small cooking school, often starting with a market walk.
- When
- Mornings or late afternoons, about four hours (check)
- Price
- ₺2,500–6,000 per person (≈ US$65–150)
- Where
- Sultanahmet, Kadıköy and Beyoğlu
- Getting there
- Most classes meet near a tram or ferry stop and send directions after booking.
Map ↗Times and prices: check (checked 2026-09)
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