Gizem's Guidebook
Historic
Beyoglu has been a living and residential centre for as long as 2600 years, and it preserves ancient traces from Genoese, Byzantium, Arab and Ottoman periods, demonstrating a parade of complementary civilisations. Beyoglu, from the past to the present, has been a centre for trading and for religious, political, cultural, artistic and intellectual activities. Beyoglu is a multilingual and multicultural city and its intellectual minds represent modern Turkey.
During the 19th century, Beyoglu was home to many European traders, and it housed many embassies, especially along the Grande Rue de Pera, today Istiklal Avenue. The city has always been very international. The Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed at times important international guests. Beyoglu has always valued culture, tourism and entertainment.
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Taksim Square
Beyoglu has been a living and residential centre for as long as 2600 years, and it preserves ancient traces from Genoese, Byzantium, Arab and Ottoman periods, demonstrating a parade of complementary civilisations. Beyoglu, from the past to the present, has been a centre for trading and for religious, political, cultural, artistic and intellectual activities. Beyoglu is a multilingual and multicultural city and its intellectual minds represent modern Turkey.
During the 19th century, Beyoglu was home to many European traders, and it housed many embassies, especially along the Grande Rue de Pera, today Istiklal Avenue. The city has always been very international. The Pera Palace Hotel has welcomed at times important international guests. Beyoglu has always valued culture, tourism and entertainment.
Topkapı Palace (Ottoman Imperial Palace) is located in one of the oldest historical regions of Istanbul. Located on the historical Istanbul peninsula between the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the palace is one of the iconic structures of Istanbul. Topkapı Palace, established on an area of 700,000 square meters on the Eastern Roman acropolis in Sarayburnu, was the administrative, educational and artistic center of the empire for approximately four hundred years from Fatih Sultan Mehmet to the 31st Sultan Abdülmecid, as well as housing the dynasty. Although Topkapı Palace was gradually abandoned by the mid-19th century when the dynasty slowly moved to Dolmabahçe Palace, it preserved its historical importance and value.
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Topkapi palača
Topkapı Palace (Ottoman Imperial Palace) is located in one of the oldest historical regions of Istanbul. Located on the historical Istanbul peninsula between the Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the palace is one of the iconic structures of Istanbul. Topkapı Palace, established on an area of 700,000 square meters on the Eastern Roman acropolis in Sarayburnu, was the administrative, educational and artistic center of the empire for approximately four hundred years from Fatih Sultan Mehmet to the 31st Sultan Abdülmecid, as well as housing the dynasty. Although Topkapı Palace was gradually abandoned by the mid-19th century when the dynasty slowly moved to Dolmabahçe Palace, it preserved its historical importance and value.
Construction of Grand Bazaar started during the reign of Sultan Mehmet in 1460 and expanded in the course of 250 years. Valuable goods like jewellery, precious metals, fur and precious stones and state treasury used to be kept in the bazaar. Grand bazaar used to open with prayers after dawn and stayed open till mid-afternoon, valuable goods were sold on Thursdays. There were 66 vaulted streets, 24 doors, 2 bedestens, 5 mosques, 1 school, 7 fountains, 10 wells, 17 hans inside the Grand Bazaar.
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Velika tržnica
Beyazıt CaddesiConstruction of Grand Bazaar started during the reign of Sultan Mehmet in 1460 and expanded in the course of 250 years. Valuable goods like jewellery, precious metals, fur and precious stones and state treasury used to be kept in the bazaar. Grand bazaar used to open with prayers after dawn and stayed open till mid-afternoon, valuable goods were sold on Thursdays. There were 66 vaulted streets, 24 doors, 2 bedestens, 5 mosques, 1 school, 7 fountains, 10 wells, 17 hans inside the Grand Bazaar.
Hagia Sophia, which is one of the historic areas of Istanbul, was constructed between 532 - 537 AD. It is a remarkable achievement in the history of architecture. As one of the world heritage sites in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia continues to attract millions with its majestic grandeur and beauty.
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Aja Sofija
No:1 Ayasofya MeydanıHagia Sophia, which is one of the historic areas of Istanbul, was constructed between 532 - 537 AD. It is a remarkable achievement in the history of architecture. As one of the world heritage sites in Istanbul, Hagia Sophia continues to attract millions with its majestic grandeur and beauty.
Galata Tower is one of the most iconic symbols of Istanbul. It also features to be one of the highest and oldest towers of the city.
This famous observatory tower gets its name from the area where it is situated. At the top of the Galata Tower, you can enjoy a panoramic landscape that covers a great deal of Istanbul, including the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Historical Peninsula.
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Galata kula
Galata Tower is one of the most iconic symbols of Istanbul. It also features to be one of the highest and oldest towers of the city.
This famous observatory tower gets its name from the area where it is situated. At the top of the Galata Tower, you can enjoy a panoramic landscape that covers a great deal of Istanbul, including the Golden Horn, the Bosphorus and the Historical Peninsula.
Neighborhoods
The various historical and valuable places are located in Besiktas and the special places make the Besiktas district more unique and favorite.
Besiktas hosts well-known and admired neighborhoods in the Bosphorus. While there are restaurants where you can experience the luxury life of Istanbul, you can prefer the restaurants where you can learn more about Turkish cuisine and traditions at the same time. The significant restaurants provide different cuisines to their visitors in the Bosphorus as well. You can see the detailed information of the most preferred and visited places to eat that I listed for you below.
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Beşiktaş
The various historical and valuable places are located in Besiktas and the special places make the Besiktas district more unique and favorite.
Besiktas hosts well-known and admired neighborhoods in the Bosphorus. While there are restaurants where you can experience the luxury life of Istanbul, you can prefer the restaurants where you can learn more about Turkish cuisine and traditions at the same time. The significant restaurants provide different cuisines to their visitors in the Bosphorus as well. You can see the detailed information of the most preferred and visited places to eat that I listed for you below.
Kadıköy is the ancient Khalkedon settlement which hosted important meetings of the Christian world in the 5th century. This historical texture, even today, makes itself felt to the people of the region. Kadıköy, which is the most popular neighborhood of Anatolian side, has been developing rapidly, especially in recent years. And not just with its wide streets, shopping opportunities and beautiful beaches, Kadıköy offers a variety of beauties such as yacht clubs and marinas.
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Kadıköy
Kadıköy is the ancient Khalkedon settlement which hosted important meetings of the Christian world in the 5th century. This historical texture, even today, makes itself felt to the people of the region. Kadıköy, which is the most popular neighborhood of Anatolian side, has been developing rapidly, especially in recent years. And not just with its wide streets, shopping opportunities and beautiful beaches, Kadıköy offers a variety of beauties such as yacht clubs and marinas.
The Princes’ Islands are a chain of nine rather small islands in the Sea of Marmara. They evolved from a place of exile during the Byzantine era, to a popular destination for tourists and Istanbulites alike to escape the hectic city life for a day. Of those nine islands, only four of them are open to the public: Büyükada, the biggest and most popular, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Kınalıada.
Islands is the sound of silence especially in Fall and Winter Times. All fuel-driven vehicles are banned, making the islands an oasis of peace and quiet. The main transportation means are bicycles, electric buses and electric taxis. The latter replacing the typical horse-drawn carriages since 2020. The only sounds you’ll hear are bicycle bells and footsteps.
You can get the Islands by ferries and boats from Beşiktaş and Kadıköy neighbourhoods.
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Adalar
The Princes’ Islands are a chain of nine rather small islands in the Sea of Marmara. They evolved from a place of exile during the Byzantine era, to a popular destination for tourists and Istanbulites alike to escape the hectic city life for a day. Of those nine islands, only four of them are open to the public: Büyükada, the biggest and most popular, Burgazada, Heybeliada and Kınalıada.
Islands is the sound of silence especially in Fall and Winter Times. All fuel-driven vehicles are banned, making the islands an oasis of peace and quiet. The main transportation means are bicycles, electric buses and electric taxis. The latter replacing the typical horse-drawn carriages since 2020. The only sounds you’ll hear are bicycle bells and footsteps.
You can get the Islands by ferries and boats from Beşiktaş and Kadıköy neighbourhoods.