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Bosphorus scenery. It was constructed upon the order of Bayezid I “The Thunderbolt” at the narrowest point of the Bosphorus, between the years 1391 and 1399. During the period, the Genoese had sealed an alliance with the Byzantine Empire and founded colonies in Kefe, Sinop and Amasra. The Bosphorus was of vital importance for both the Genoese and the Ottomans. For, it was the lone method to take t...
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Beyazıt Square (Forum of Theodosius) is among the most important of İstanbul’s political and historical locations. It was built by Emperor Theodosius as the biggest square of the city in the year 393. During those ages it was known as the Forum Tauri (Forum of the Bull), due to the bronze bull heads (bukranion) appearing on the giant-sized triumphal arch which was constructed at the middle of the...
Büyük Çamlıca (Greater Çamlıca) Hill, is one of the spots where the wonderful scenery of the Historical Peninsula, Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea is witnessed in the most beautiful manner. It is among the highest and most attractive spots of İstanbul. The hill, which is 267 meters long, invites people, who have resided at its foot since centuries, to its summit. Büyük Çamlıca Hill, which virtually...
Dragos Hill is one of the points where Prince Islands, defined as the pearl of the Marmara Sea, is seen in the most beautiful manner. The hill, which enjoys a wonderful Marmara Sea and Prince Islands scenery, is famous with its moonshine. The known history of the area, which includes Dragos Hill, goes back to 6th century. The region, which was among the important settlements of the Anatolian Side...
Eminönü is one of the squares of İstanbul most visited by the tourists, and daily hustle is most hectic. The history of the square, which hosts the world-famous Spice Bazaar, Flower Bazaar and Yeni Cami (New Mosque), is parallel with the history of İstanbul, which goes back to 8 thousand 500 years ago. For this reason, the area where the Eminönü Square is located is named the Historical Peninsula....
Emirgan is one of the most beautiful wood of İstanbul, with its tulip gardens, pavilions and unique Bosphorus scenery. The wood, which takes the form of a different kind of beauty each season, is virtually the harbinger of spring in İstanbul, with the riot of colors formed by thousands of tulips. The settlement in Emirgan Wood, which was named Kiparodis (Kyparades), in other words “cypresses”, dur...
Eyüp Sultan Mosque and Tomb, which is located right outside of the place where the Land walls and Golden Horn walls unite, at the north of the Golden Horn, is accepted as one of the most sacred places of the Islamic world. The mosque’s construction was ordered by Mehmed the Conqueror in 1458, and was dedicated to Abu Ayyub al-Ansari (Eyüp-el Ensari), who acted as standard bearer of Muhammad. Eyüp-...
Hidiv Kasrı (Khedive Mansion), which stands in the middle of a large wood, full of trees, each of which has identification tags and pedigrees, has a wonderful Bosphorus scenery. The Hidiv Kasrı, which is located at the upper part of Beykoz Çubuklu, virtually reminds of a palace. Its construction order was given in the year 1907 by the last Khedive of Ottoman Egypt Abbas Hilmi Pasha, and it was con...
“Made on the sea, one arrow distance away from the land, it is a four-cornered artistically constructed high tower. It is eighty arşın tall. When its surface is measured, it would make two hundred steps. It has doors from two sides.” This is how Evliya Çelebi describes the pearl of Bosphorus, which is the Maiden’s Tower, in his seyahatname (book of travels)… The tower, which was known as “Arcla”,...
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Spice Bazaar is located in Eminönü, one of the oldest settlements of İstanbul, which has been host to three great civilizations, next to Yeni Cami (New Mosque) and the Flower Bazaar. Spice Bazaar, which is one of the historical covered bazaars of İstanbul, was constructed upon the order of Turhan Hatice, mother of Ottoman Sultan Mehmed IV. Contrary to the bazaars of the day, it was built of rubble...
Pierre Loti Hill is the spot where the magnificent Golden Horn scenery unfolds in the most beautiful manner… The hill, which bears the name of famous French writer Pierre Loti, is accessed via steps sloping upwards from behind of the cemeteries next to the Eyüp Sultan Mosque, or via aerial ropeway. Pierre Loti Café, at the end of the road, welcomes its guests, as the most well-known place of the h...
Salacak is one of the oldest settlements of Üsküdar, which has embraced different civilizations for centuries. The neighborhood, where the unique Historical Peninsula silhouette can be watched in the most beautiful manner, a feature which distinguishes it in İstanbul, the only city of the world established on two continents, is also the closest neighborhood to Bosphorus’s pearl Maiden’s Tower. Sal...
Saraçhane is one of the oldest neighborhoods of İstanbul, which has been the host of three great civilizations. It is located between the Valens (Bozdoğan) Aqueduct, Şehzadebaşı, Zeyrek and the Column of Marcian (Kıztaşı). The Valens Aqueduct, which was constructed in the 4th century to bring water to the city, and which was also used during the Ottoman era, is the oldest structure in Saraçhane. T...
Sultanahmet (Hippodrome) is one of the most important squares of İstanbul, a city, which is accepted as the starting point of the civilizations. Hagia Sophia, which managed to reach our day by defying centuries, Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), which gave the square its name, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Arasta Bazaar, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı), and Cistern of Philoxenos (Binbirdi...
Sultanahmet (Hippodrome) is one of the most important squares of İstanbul, a city, which is accepted as the starting point of the civilizations. Hagia Sophia, which managed to reach our day by defying centuries, Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Blue Mosque), which gave the square its name, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum, Arasta Bazaar, Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı), and Cistern of Philoxenos (Binbirdi...
Taksim Square is among the most well-known centers of the world-famous city of İstanbul. The square takes its name from the historical stone reservoir, which is located right behind the Monument of the Republic. During the Ottoman era, a reservoir was procured at the area, which is referred as Taksim Square today, in order to distribute water to nearby neighborhoods. The water, stored there, was d...
On your left side, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, on your right side the Bosphorus Bridge, and facing you, the Anatolian Side… Ulus Park, is one of the points having the most commanding view of Bosphorus. The park, which takes its name from the Ulus neighborhood, enjoys one of the best sceneries of İstanbul. The park, which is the favorite for those wanting to watch the Bosphorus, those wanting t...