Guide of Istanbul Karakoy
The district north of Galata Bridge is known as Karakoy and named after the Karaite Jews who lived there in the 19th century. This busy commercial area today has a vibrant fish market, cruise ships from all over the world dock here and ferries come and go from Kadikoy and Haydarpasa . One of the biggest sea front project is constructing in Karakoy When …
Guide of Istanbul Beylikduzu
The area of Beylikduzu sits in the suburbs of the European side of Istanbul , north of the Sea of Marmara , and is believed to have been first settled as a farming village by Byzantine Greeks during the 2nd century AD. The late Ottoman period was referred to as the “Garden”; after the Turkish Republic was founded it was named Kavakli because of …
Guide of Istanbul Samatya
About Istanbul Samatya Istanbul Samatya, a suburb of the city that is rarely visited, was once the base of the Armenian patriarchate and has the ruined Church of St. John the Baptist of Studios which was the most important of all the Byzantine monasteries. Samatya’s name derives from the extensive sands that were once there and have since become a busy main road, and …
Guide of Istanbul Yedikule
Yedikule is oldest residential area and corner of historical peninsula in Istanbul.The Yedikule Museum has been situated in the most impressive sections of the wall and is part of the remains of the Golden Gate which is flanked by two marble towers and whose triumphal arch served as a path for important visitors of state and for conquering Emperors. The outline of the three …
Close to Istanbul Short Breaks
How to spend weekends in Istanbul? We have a wonderful suggestions for shorts breaks close to Istanbul Catalca Catalca,which is 45 km away from Istanbul,beautiful village and holiday retreats for Istanbul it offers amazing barbecue places,meat restaurants,forest walking,fresh farm products and beaches Sile Sile,which is 70 km away from Uskudar , is one of the nicest holiday destinations of Istanbul with its beautiful beaches, …
Guide of Istanbul Levent
Levent Although not really on the tourist map, this business district that is now booming in Istanbul and is full of high rise office, high rise apartment blocks and complexes. There are several excellent restaurants that suit the business population in terms of palate and pocket and two very upmarket shopping centres, the Kanyon and the Istinye Park. Levent was possibly named after the …
Guide of Istanbul The Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar is one of the famous Istanbul landmarks. This very lively and colourful market is the oldest and largest in the world, encompassing nearly 60 streets with over 4,000 shops and in the back streets has a network of ancient hans where craftsmen can still be seen hard at work. Grand Bazaar in History The Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi in Turkish) is probably …
Guide of Istanbul Mecidiyekoy
Mecidiyekoy district was originally developed in the 19th century by Sultan Abdulmecid , and is why it is “Mecid’s Village”.It is one of the main connection hub in Istanbul for transportation. Things to do in Mecidiyekoy Cevahir Trump Tower and Profilo Shopping CentersIt’s a shopper’s paradise here with the Cevahir Trump tower and Profilo shopping malls where you can pick up great bargains and …
Where to eat in Istanbul?
Eating in Istanbul Turkey.Turkish Kitchen is one of the well known cuisine in the world.Many of the best restaurants in Turkey are in Istanbul with some using their time and skill to offer old Ottoman style cuisine. Restaurants in Istanbul Istanbul has numerous first class international establishments offering fresh fish, always a firm favourite on the menus, with its ample supply from its long …
Beauties of Istanbul Buyukcekmece
Buyukcekmece sits in the suburbs on the western European side of Istanbul , on the Sea of Marmara , and is believed to have been the site of a Greek colony called Athyra. HistoryAt the start of the Ottoman era Buyukcekmece’s region consisted of empty forest and farmland that was gradually settled by Turkish people coming from the Balkans and the Caucasus and in …