Beylerbeyi Palace was built as a summer residence of Ottoman Sultans by Sultan Abdülaziz between the years of 1861 and 1876 AD. It was also used as guest house for the foreign heads of states and sovereigns. Beylerbeyi Palace’s architecture contains renaissance, baroque styles and east-west harmony. There are 6 halls 24 rooms and a Turkish bath.... Explore Beylerbeyi Palace
Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar was built by an architect, Koca Kasım Ağa, by the ordered of Sultana Turhan in 1664 AD. Spice Bazaar is the second biggest closed bazaar in İstanbul after Grand Covered Bazaar. In Ottoman Empire era, most of the goods in Spice Bazaar was coming from Egypt. Therefore, the other name of Spice Bazaar is Egyptian Bazaar. Egyptian Bazaar has 85 shops that you can find the bes... Explore Spice Bazaar
Istanbul’s Bosphorus separates Asia Continent from Europe Continent and connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. There are three bridges on Bosphorus which connect Europe and Asia. You can watch the best Istanbul view and Maiden’s Tower during the boat tour.... Explore Bosphorus
Bosphorus Bridge is the first bridge that connects European and Asian sides of Istanbul. It was built in 1973. Bosphorus Bridge extends from Ortakoy on the European side to Beylerbeyi on the Asian side. Its length is 1560 meter and its width is 33.40 meter.... Explore Bosphorus Bridge
The Golden Horn separates European side of İstanbul. Its shape looks like a horn. It is a kind of natural port. Golden Horn’s length is 7.5 kilometers (4.66 mi), and it has parks on both sides. On left side of golden horn, you are able to see attractions of old city of Istanbul.... Explore Golden Horn
Byzantine Old City Walls were built in Byzantine Empire era for the protect of the city of Constantinople by Byzantine (Eastern Roman) Emperor Constantine the Great. Then, second wall, Theodosian Walls, was made by the Emperor Theodosius II. in 5th century. Byzantine City Walls consist of 3 walls. They are Land Walls, Sea Walls and Theodosian Walls. Their total length is 22 kilometers.... Explore Byzantine City Walls
Camlica Hill is located in Uskudar district. Its location is close to Bosphorus. Therefore, Camlica Hill is one of the best place to watch amazing Istanbul view. You may go to Camlica Hill for Turkish breakfast or dinner. There are two hills, Buyuk Camlica Hill (265 mt.) and Kucuk Camlica Hill (228 mt.).... Explore Camlıca Hill
