Dolmabahce Palace was built on the coastline of Bosphorus between the years of 1839 and 1861 AD. Dolmabahçe Palace was ordered by the Sultan Abdülmecid I as major residence. Dolmabahçe is the largest palace in Turkey. It has 285 rooms and 46 halls. It’s architecture contains neoclassical baroque and rococo styles blended with Ottoman architecture. If you visit Dolmabahce Palace, you should s... Explore Dolmabahce Palace
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
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
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
Climbing up to Pierre Loti by a cable car creates you an interesting time. On the cable car, you will cheer up, because you are going to feel like you can touch Golden Horn with your hands.... Explore Cable Car
Pierre Loti is a hill which has nice panoramic view of Golden Horn. It takes its name from well-known French novelist Pierre Loti, who lived in Istanbul. There are too many well decorated restaurants and cafes. Drinking coffee at Pierre Loti Hill with Golden Horn view should be added to your to do list in Istanbul. Additionally, going up to Pierre Loti Hill by cable car creates a nice memory for y... Explore Pierre Loti Hill
