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 animated. It is the perfect neighbourhood where landmarks of Istanbul, the historical tissue, good cuisines, and contemporary entertainment intersects. If you are into discovering Ortakoy more than a monotonous visit, here’s what you should do.

Ortaköy, with its historical and cultural structure, has become the center of attention for all, especially since the 1990s. The factor that makes this place the center of attention is the presence of the Ortaköy Mosque, which represents Islam, the Greek-Orthodox church Ayios Fokas, and the Etz Ahayim Synagogue, which represents Jews. They are in constant integrity and harmony with the original building groups in the surrounding area.