There are two international airports in Istanbul, which is rich in cultural heritage from its history as a Roman, Byzantine…
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You in İstanbul is a blog and a Istanbul guide, designed for those who want to discover this beautiful city. Classic itineraries, walks, and bus routes, museum and everything…
Emirgan is a historical city park located in Emirgan, part of Istanbul’s Sariyer district, on the European shore of the…
You would have seen Balat’s colourful houses, red school, churches, designer and antique shops, souvenir shops, cafes and places to visit.
Akçakese Beach is one of the favourite places for those who want to get rid of the crowd of the city, take a breather and cool off in the calm waters of the Black Sea, especially in summer.
Dolmabahce Palace is the largest Turkish palace. It is designed in Rococo and Baroque style, unusual for the culture of the Ottomans. The palace is the former residence of six sultans.
The Basilica Cistern is often mentioned in books and movies. For example, this is one of the main places where the events of Dan Brown’s famous book “Inferno” and the film based on it unfold. In addition, some scenes of James Bond’s adventures were filmed here.
Built in the second half of the 15th century by Sultan Mehmed II, this stunning palace complex has survived to…
The tower, which has survived to the present day, appeared on Galata Hill in 1348-1349, when the Genoese conquered these lands. The powerful structure was called the “Tower of Jesus”
Locals say that Istiklal looks like it was transferred from Paris or Vienna: it looks very European. It was known as Grand Street or Grand Rue de Pera but later in the 20th century it became Istiklal street due to the Independence War lead by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
Helpful tips for visiting Taksim and Turkiye to the first time.
Taksim is a famous district in the heart of the European part of Istanbul with all its historical buildings, architectural monuments,