Hagia Irene Museum
Hagia Irene is a beautiful Greek Eastern Orthodox church. It was constructed as Constantinople's first church. The church has to be reconstructed as a result of numerous incidents, including fires and earthquakes. It is currently one of the most well-liked locations
Museum of the Ancient Orient
The Museum of the Ancient Orient is one of the three main sections of the Istanbul Archeological Museums. The museum is home to antiquities and cuneiform writings from pre-Islamic civilizations including the Ishtar Gate, the Treaty of Kadesh, the Stele
Tiled Pavillion Museum
The beautiful Tiled Pavillion exhibits the stylistic evolution of mosaic tile art during the early Ottoman period with new compositions and hues. The building's name is derived from the tile artwork it has. There are about 2000 objects from the
Eyüp Sultan Mosque
Sinan the Architect, a well-known Ottoman architect, constructed this beautiful mosque with expertise evident in the stunning design of the building. When you walk into the mosque, the enormity of the space strikes you. The mosque's predominantly honey-colored bricks, luxurious
Rüstem Pasha Mosque
The mosque is famous for its richness of Iznik tiles, which adorn the mihrab, minbar, walls, and porch in a wide range of floral and geometric patterns. There are about 2300 tiles placed in about 80 distinct patterns. The Rüstem Pasha Mosque is free
Gülhane Park
Located in Eminönü, the Park is a pleasant recreation area located on the historical grounds of Topkapı Palace. At the southern entrance of the park, one of the magnificent gates of Topkapı Palace welcomes visitors. One of the largest and
Rahmi Koç Museum
The Museum is one of the most important tourist destinations in Istanbul that informs visitors about the development of industry, transportation, and communication in Turkey. It consists of two separate historical building complexes settled on a space of over 27,000
Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the world's most famous shopping destinations and, at 30,700 square meters, the world's biggest enclosed bazaar. Once inside, the Bazaar's 64 streets and smaller alleyways house roughly 4,000 stores and the
Miniaturk Park Museum
Miniaturk is a distinctive 60,000 square meter open-air museum. The popular structures from Turkey and other parts of the world are represented in this museum by miniatures that were meticulously built. You can spend the whole day at Miniaturk Park without becoming bored. There are
Emirgan Park
This park, which spans around 47.2 hectares, is one of Istanbul's largest and most stunning green spaces. Tulip beds fall down the park's twisting hills and walkways. It transforms into a wonderland in the spring when the park's eleven million tulips bloom. It
Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum
The greatest tourist destination for you is this unique museum if you love cars or want to experience classical car heaven! You can travel through time and view remarkable cars at the Ural Ataman Classic Car Museum. One of Turkey's most
Beylerbeyi Palace
The Palace is located in Beylerbeyi on the Asian side of the Bosphorus. This Ottoman summer residence was built in the 1860s, situated north of the Bosphorus Bridge. The Palace is particularly beautiful from the Bosphorus, where one of its two
Istanbul Rumeli Fortress
This stunning Ottoman fortress is regarded as a significant landmark. It has served as both a monastery and a customs inspection station. The open-air theater in Rumelihisari hosts musical, theatrical, and dance acts that will introduce you to the traditional Turkish
Çorlulu Ali Pasha Madrasah
This 300-year-old Medrese has changed throughout the years from being a dervish lodge and a religious school during the Ottoman era to a bazaar in the middle of the 20th century to its present form—a haven for visitors from the
Sakıp Sabancı Museum
The Museum opened its doors to visitors in 2002 in Emirgan, one of Istanbul's oldest neighborhoods on the Bosphorus. It is one of Istanbul's largest museums and has a sizable collection of paintings and calligraphic artwork. The museum organizes a range
Maiden’s Tower
At the historic Ottoman watchtower known as Maiden's Tower, you can take a seat and enjoy a breathtaking sunset view. There are restaurants & cafes where you may enjoy a delicious dinner while relaxing in comfortable chairs and watching the sunset.
Apps to Make Your Life Easier
There are countless apps to help you with urban transportation in İstanbul. First and foremost, you can always use Google Maps and Yandex to get directions to the locations you would like to reach. You can also use them to
Istanbul Transportation Maps
While visiting İstanbul, you will need transportation maps to find directions. Here are some of the most essential transportation maps to help make your trip easy, smooth, and fun. Istanbul Railway Network Map: Istanbul Metro Lines Map: Istanbul Tram Lines Map: Istanbul Underconstruction
Eminönü: A Site of Nostalgia and Melancholy!
Eminönü is one of the oldest neighborhoods of Istanbul, located in the center of the Old City area. Eminonu is right in the heart of the walled city of Constantine and it is the place where Byzantium was founded. Eminonu
Karaköy: Trendy, modern, and historical
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that Karaköy has been recently the most popular and most rapidly changing district of Istanbul. If we are supposed to call one of these districts “Hipster” that is definitely Karaköy. Almost every day there
Galata
Istanbul's Galata neighborhood is a center of social and cultural activity and is home to a variety of attractions that will make your stay memorable. Galata offers everything, from historic sites to shopping choices and sporting activities. Join us for
Taksim: The Heart of Istanbul
Taksim holds special magic in the hearts of tourists and locals, it is famous for its local and worldwide brands sitting on both sides of the street, in addition to its wide variations of local stores from Turkish delights to
Beşiktaş Neighbourhood
Beşiktaş is located on the European side of Istanbul and is famous for its vibrant and colorful neighborhood life, bazaar, fish market, student population, culture and art activities, nightlife, shopping centers, historical buildings, football club, seaside recreation and eating places
Ortaköy: Colorful Presence of the Past
Ortakoy used to be a small fishing village and now is the meeting point of Istanbul residents with its animated streets full of cafés, restaurants, bars and night clubs. Each season Ortakoy is the most visited venue and always is