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Istanbul Golden Horn Map of Neighborhoods

23 June 2020 by Serhat Engül

Ancient Harbour Of Istanbul Golden Horn Istanbul Golden Horn Map of Neighborhoods The Golden Horn was the ancient natural harbour of Istanbul. The name “Golden Horn” is derived from the ancient Greek name Chrysokeras. Once the Byzantine & Ottoman naval ships docked here. History Of The Golden Horn during Byzantine Empire Nowadays Golden Horn is known as Halic (Halich) … [Read more...] about Istanbul Golden Horn Map of Neighborhoods

10 Best Hammams in Istanbul in 2021

16 December 2020 by Serhat Engül

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

17 June 2020 by Serhat Engül

Sultan Suleiman Mosque 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

5 January 2021 by Serhat Engül

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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

10 July 2020 by Serhat Engül

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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

10 November 2020 by Serhat Engül

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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

16 December 2019 by Serhat Engül

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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

16 December 2019 by Serhat Engül

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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

10 November 2020 by Serhat Engül

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 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

4 November 2020 by Serhat Engül

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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

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Serhat EngülHello, I'm Serhat Engul. I am a licensed tour guide operating in Istanbul. I do walking tours in Istanbul focusing on Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman history. If you want to join a private guided tour in Istanbul, you can check out my references and tours from ABOUT page. I hope the articles I posted on this site help you in planning your Istanbul trip. I wish you a nice holiday in Istanbul! Read More…

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