Golden Horn was the natural harbor of Istanbul during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Goods brought from the Silk Road and Spice Road were exported to Europe from the port of Galata in Golden Horn. Today, the Golden Horn separates Istanbul's Historical Peninsula from Beyoglu. While there are historical districts such as Sultanahmet and Eminonu in the Historic Peninsula, … [Read more...] about Golden Horn Map, History, Neighborhoods
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10 Best Hammams in Istanbul in 2021
The Turkish bath is essentially a Roman bath arranged according to Islamic rules. Turkish baths in Istanbul have a dressing room, a steam-heated domed hot room and a cold room to relax after bath. The best hammams in Istanbul are often found in historical districts. Baths had a very important place in Ottoman Istanbul. For example, the bride-to-be would meet with the women … [Read more...] about 10 Best Hammams in Istanbul in 2021
The Most Beautiful Mosques in Istanbul
Most Famous Mosques in Istanbul The Most Beautiful Mosques in Istanbul Tourists visiting Istanbul usually head to Blue Mosque due to its perfect location. However, few people realize that there are incredible imperial mosques in Istanbul besides Blue Mosque. There are many other Grand Istanbul Mosques which are definitely worth visiting. Yes, you should definitely … [Read more...] about The Most Beautiful Mosques in Istanbul
Best Photography Spots in Istanbul 2021
Best Photography Spots in Istanbul Best Photography Spots in Istanbul - Most Instagrammable Places Istanbul offers amazing opportunities for photographers thanks to its unique location. Naturally, photographers who live in a city that's rich in terms of visual materials are lucky. It's a fact that in any neighborhood of Istanbul, whether a historical or modern one, there are … [Read more...] about Best Photography Spots in Istanbul 2021
Things To Do in Besiktas Neighborhood
Istanbul Besiktas Neighborhood Things To Do in Besiktas Neighborhood of Istanbul Istanbul Besiktas neighborhood is located at the most beautiful spot of the Bosphorus. Besiktas is right in the middle of Dolmabahce Palace, Barbaros Avenue and Ciragan Palace triangle. Considered as one of the major hubs of Istanbul, Besiktas is bustling with people all-day-long. People who … [Read more...] about Things To Do in Besiktas Neighborhood
Best Museums to Visit in Istanbul Old City
Best Museums to Visit in Istanbul Old City List of Best Museums to Visit in Istanbul Old City Hagia Sophia Museum Hagia Sophia and How to procounce it? Although it sounds too hard to pronounce for foreign visitors, it is basically pronounced as Ayasofya. If you ask an ordinary Turkish citizen the question of “Where is Hagia Sophia?” by emphasizing the letter … [Read more...] about Best Museums to Visit in Istanbul Old City
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
Mesrutiyet Street Hotels and Restaurants
Istanbul Pera Neighborhood Mesrutiyet Street (Pera Neighborhood) Hotels and Restaurants Historical Peninsula was for centuries the main area of settlement in Istanbul. Galata Neighborhood was the best known settlement on the north of Golden Horn. Pera was the name of the hillside area behind Galata. This area is known today as Tepebaşı and located in Beyoglu … [Read more...] about Mesrutiyet Street Hotels and Restaurants
Places to Visit and Things to Do in Beyoglu
Beyoglu is the most European district in Istanbul and there are many places to visit here. Therefore, it’s hard to imagine Beyoglu as forestland where Ottoman sultans used to go hunting considering it’s the most active district of Istanbul today. Beyoglu used to be outside the city center until the last century of the Ottoman Empire and was known as “Pera”. However, it … [Read more...] about Places to Visit and Things to Do in Beyoglu