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 is the center and focal point of an incredibly rich history.  Eminonu is surrounded by the Galata Bridge, the Golden Horn, and up on the hill by the Topkapı Palace, the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii), and Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya).

Nearly every neighborhood is a different world unto itself in this sprawling city. Its liminal position between the two continents becomes the site through which cultural identities are articulated in contemporary fiction on Turkey.

Things to See in Eminönü: Enjoying the market area and lively city atmosphere in the company of historic buildings, walking by the sea, watching the ferries, and resting at the variety of restaurants and cafes around, are some of the best things to do in Eminonu. The historical Egyptian Spice Bazaar, the Sirkeci Train Station, and the Yeni Mosque are the main sights of Eminonu and Sirkeci. The back streets of Eminonu and Sirkeci are home to cheap electronic goods and also low-budget restaurants.

Eating Out in Eminönü: Eminonu and Sirkeci offer a wide range of dining opportunities from luxury restaurants to very famous quality restaurants and cafes where both tourists and locals go. The artisan restaurants are also very popular and offer budget dining. You are able to find every kind of food & beverage, Turkish & world cuisine for your taste in the Eminonu and Sirkeci region.

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