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Dolmabahce Palace was the first European-style palace on the European coast Istanbul and was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1842 and 1853,in Besiktas, at a cost of five million Ottoman gold pounds, the equivalent of 35 tons of gold. 14 tons of gold was used only to adorn the interior ceil |
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The construction which was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th Century AD is located in Sultanahmet,only a walking distance to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosquewhich are placed in Hippodrome |
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| Topkapi Palace constructed by Fatih Sultan Mehmet, (the Conqueror of Istanbul) in 1478 has been the official residence of the Otoman Sultans and center of State Administration around 380 years until the construction of Dolmabahce Palace(in Besiktas) by Sultan Abdulmecid. The palace having around 700.000 m2 area durin |
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This is a complex of pavilions and gardens scattered over a large area of hills and valleys overlooking the Bosphorus and surrounded by high walls.It is located on the European side of Bosphorusin Besiktas. This second largest palace in Istanbul is |
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Contrary to all other palaces in Istanbul, Beylerbeyi palace is situated on the Asian shore of Istanbul. The palace which stands very close to the Asian leg of the Bosphorus Bridge has its na |
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The cistern is located in Sultanahmet to the west of the Hippodrome.It is the second biggest cistern of Istanbul after Bassilica Cistern,which is also situated in Sultanahmet |
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The best sites along the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn had been reserved for the palaces and mansions of the sultans or important personalities. Most of these, however, have disappeared in time. One of these, the large Ciragan Palace,which is located on the European coast of Istanbul |
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Kucuksu Palace or Kucuksu Pavilion, or Goksu Pavilion, (Turkish: Kucuksu Kasri) is a palace in Istanbul, situated in Kucuksu neighborhood of Beykoz district, at the Asian shore of Bosphorus between Uskudar |
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| This is the striking two-storied, building opposite the Archeological Museum in Istanbul |
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| The Malta Kiosk is located on the European side of Istanbul in Besiktas district.Once it was built in Yildiz park that once |
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| The Ihlamur valley which is situated on the European side of Istanbul between the districts Besiktas |
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| Huber Pavillion is located in Tarabya ,which belongs to Sariyer district,on the european |
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In Tophane on Necatibey Avenue, adjacent to the Nusretiye Mosque is one of the most important buildings of the old Tophane Square. The building was commissioned by Sultan Abdulmecid and designed by the English architect William James Smith. Completed in 1852 the mansion was used as a reception ven |
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| Hidiv Pavilion is located on the hills of Cubuklu neighborhood in Beykoz district on the Asian side of Istanbul.It was built in 1907 by Italian architect Delfo Seminati as a residence for the Ottoman governor (Hidiv or Khedive) of Egypt, Abbas Hilmi Pasha. The mansion sits in a large area and at the main entrance there is a monumental fountain, rising all |
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Istanbul Anatolian Lighthouse Virtual Tour please click here
A fishing village to the north of Anatolian Kavak and Anatolian Lighthouse can be reached via the highway from Beykoz.It is famous for its fish and scenery just like other villages on the Bosphorus strait. It was built in 1834 and served to guide British and French vessels crossing the st |
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Situated within the Istanbul World Trade Center complex, istanbul Expo Center ,IEC) is adjacent to Ataturk International Airport and is near the junction to the E5 and TEM (Trans-European Motorway). It is also right next to the IDTM Metro Station, accessing it to both the airport as well as the center of the city.
With eight halls measuring a tornl of 120,000 sqm as well as a 30,000 sqm outdoor area, events of various scales and dimensions ranging fr |
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Rising above the area of Besiktas, Yildiz is a welcome relief from the noise of the city, with woodland and landscaped gardens. Sultan Abdul Hamit built them for the Ciragan Palace (now a 5-star hotel over the main road) where Sultans strolled and hunted since the 17th century. It is now more popular with courting couples and picnicking families and is busiest at weekends. At the top are Malta Kosku and Cadir Kosku, two attractive 19th-century pavilions originally part of the palace, whose guests included Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle, and now operating as restaurants and cafes. The park also houses Yildiz Palace Museum, Imperial Porcelain Factory and City Museum.
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| This attractive part of the Bosphorus on the Asian shore is mentioned by Byzantine historians, and in Ottoman times became one of the imperial parks known as Kandil Bahcesi (Lantern Garden). Sultan Murad IV (1623-1640) was particularly fond of Kucuksu and gave it the name Gumus Selvi (Silver Cypress), and in several sources from the 17th century onwards the name Bagce-i Goksu is used.During the reign of Mahmud I (1730-1754) Divittar Mehmed Pasa built a two storey timber pala |
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| An afternoon spent in Ortakoy enjoying the Bosphorus from a waterside cafe is a relaxing and rewarding way to catch a glimpse of Istanbul. Wandering through the narrow old streets of a thriving and fashionable town will provide an opportunity to acquire knick-knacks from the local curio shops or outside table vendors, and more substantial "souvenir antiques" too. Numerous cafes and bars offer plenty of choice of different atmospheres to relax in, whether your preference be for rock & |
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| The Princes' Islands, an archipelago of nine islands in the Sea of Marmara, were places of exile for Byzantine princes.Today, during the summer months, Istanbul's wealthy escape to their cool sea breezes,clear water and elegant 19th century houses. Buyukada is the largest of the islands. Here you can enjoy a ride in a horse-drawn phaeton (carriage) among the pine trees, after having relaxed on a beach in one of the numerous coves that ring the island.The other popular island |
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| The waters around Istanbul attract yachtsmen from all over the world. Here you can delight in splendid natural landscapes,open seas and magnificent sunsets as well as voyage through Byzantine and Ottoman history as you sail past the impressive casfles, palaces and mosques. After navigating the breathtaking Bosphorus or Golden Horn,you can return to one of the two large marinas in the area. Atakoy Marina on the European side and Kalamis Marina on the Asian side,both offer 24 ho |
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Established at time of the conquest, Eyup was Istanbul's first Ottoman Turkish settlement. The district is located beyond the city walls on the south bank of the Golden Horn and takes its name from the tomb of Eyyub al Ensari, a companion of the prophet Mohammed, who is believed to have died there during the Muslim siege of Istanbul in the 7th century.
Eyup began to develop shortly after the conquest. The first tangible sing of this were the tomb that Sultan Mehmed, the Conqueror, had built over the grave of Eyyub el-Ensari after his mentor, Aksemseddin, saw the place in a dream and beside it a mosque. The first settlers were from Bursa and the first eight neighborhoods given |
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| The first national park in Turkey was established in 1958. Since then their numbers have increased to 39. Some of these parks, which were initially established for archaeological and historical purposes are at the same time rich habitats where biological diversity is being protected. The Olympos - Bey Mountains National Park in the province of Antalya in the Mediterranean region, for example, contains a wealth of flora and fauna, which are either endemic or relic distributions, in addition to important archaeological ruins. The Koprulu Canyon National Park in the same province is the home of Cupressus sempervirens forests. Natural forests of this tree no longer occur elsewhere in the world. |
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Home of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years, Topkapi Sarayi ("Palace of the Cannon Gate") was the seraglio, the heart of the vast Ottoman Empire, ruled by the monarch who lived in Topkapi's hundreds of rooms with hundreds of concubines, children, and white and black servants.Because Topkapi is No. 1 on everyone's list of Istanbul sights, get there when it opens (usually 9 am; closed Tuesday; TL20 admission fee for adults) and go straight to the Harem (additional TL15 admission fee).
Once accessible only by guided tour, you can now wander through the Harem on your own, as you choose; but only a certain number of visitors are allowed at one time, so go there first to avoid |
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The Church of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia in Greek) in Sultanahmet, Istanbul, is one of the most impressive and important buildings ever constructed.
Its wide, flat dome was a daring engineering feat in the 6th century, and architects still marvel at the building's many innovations.
Called Hagia Sophia in Greek, Sancta Sophia in Latin, Ayasofya in Turkish, it was built on the site of Byzantium's acropolis (map) by Emperor Justinian (527-65 AD) in 537 AD.
Ayasofya was the greatest church in Christendom, and was meant to be. According to Prof. Robert Osterhout, it was built to surpass the gigantic Church of St Polyeuchtos erected by Julia A |
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| The construction which was built by Emperor Justinian I in the 6th Century AD is located in Sultanahmet,only a walking distance to Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosquewhich are placed in Hippodrome |
