Dolmabahce Palace is a jewel located on the Bosphorus shores of Istanbul. The palace, which started operating in 1856, was the place where the sultans lived in the last years of the Ottoman Empire. Topkapi Palace in Sultanahmet hosted the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. However, as the shores of the Bosphorus gained importance in the 1800s, the Ottoman throne was also … [Read more...] about Dolmabahce Palace Entry Fee & Hours 2022
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Bosphorus Cruise Price, Schedule, Map 2022
Bosphorus cruise is one of the most entertaining activities to do in Istanbul. While touring the Bosphorus, you can realize how Istanbul acts as a bridge between Asia and Europe. Because this hybrid culture was embodied in the structures on the Bosphorus coast. During the Bosphorus cruise, you will see the historical palaces and mosques of Istanbul as well as the most … [Read more...] about Bosphorus Cruise Price, Schedule, Map 2022
Things to Do in Bebek Neighborhood
Istanbul Bebek Neighborhood Things to Do in Bebek Neighborhood, Istanbul I have been advertising Istanbul’s historical sights in my blog. Bebek neighborhood hardly has any historical place except for Bebek Mosque and the stylish Egyptian Consulate building. On the other hand, Bebek has a spectacular view of Bosphorus. Besides locals love this small neighborhood for its … [Read more...] about Things to Do in Bebek Neighborhood
Things to Do in Ortakoy Neighborhood
Istanbul Ortakoy Neighborhood Things to Do in Ortakoy Neighborhood, Istanbul Most of the Bosphorus neighborhoods named as “Köy” which literally means “the village” in Turkish. The Bosphorus villages had only a few inhabitants up until the 19th Century. The Old City (Constantinople) and Galata (Pera) were the major residental areas throughout the Byzantine and Ottoman … [Read more...] about Things to Do in Ortakoy Neighborhood