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Blue Mosque from Hotel Nena rooftop restaurant at sunsetOPIS Zagreb/Shutterstock

Istanbul

312 views to photograph
Blue Mosque from Seven Hills Restaurant with reflection at sunsetSamet Guler/Shutterstock
Harem tiled room, Topkapi PalaceDavid Stanley/Wikipedia
Interior, Basilica CisternShinelu/Shutterstock
Maiden’s TowerMkaraarslan/Wikipedia
Medusa head sideways, Basilica CisternOleg Znamenskiy/Shutterstock
RumelihisarıDarwinek/Wikipedia
Taksim-Tünel Nostalgia TramwayEx13/Wikipedia
Belgrad GateOllios/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque courtyard at duskBenh Lieu Song/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque dome and three exedraDennis Jarvis/Flickr
Blue Mosque from Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul Hotel at sunsetLuciano Mortula/Shutterstock
Blue Mosque ome and three exedra angleKrissanapong Wongsawarng/Shutterstock
Blue Mosque with fountain off duskTTstudio/Shutterstock
Dome of New MosqueMuscol/Wikipedia
Dusk top, Galata TowerHalbag/Flickr
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park left with fountain and garden in morningDennis Jarvis/Flickr
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain at nightMoyan Brenn/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain pool at nightTTstudio/Shutterstock
Hagia Sophia view 3Tatiana Popova/Shutterstock
Hagia Sophia view 4Artur Bogacki/Shutterstock
Ishtar Gate LionLlorto/Wikipedia
Medusa head upside down, Basilica CisternSerg Zastavkin/Shutterstock
Museum of The History of Science and Technology in IslamTom Worthington/Wikipedia
Street, Fener and Balat, IstanbulMoyan Brenn/Flickr
View of New Mosque from Boğaz İskelesi pierMoyan Brenn/Flickr
Yeni Cami MosqueDiplomedia/Shutterstock
Basilica CisternMoyan Brenn/Flickr
Blue Mosque dome and four exedraChristian Perez/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque with fountain at duskMoyan Brenn/Wikipedia
Columns, Basilica CisternGirish Gopi/Flickr
Door in Sururi, Istanbul,Fabien Agon/Flickr
Endem TV TowerCeegee/Wikipedia
Exterior, Galata TowerJorge Láscar/Wikipedia
Gate of BelgradeSomeone/Wikipedia
Gate of SalutationPaul Simpson/Flickr
Hagia Sophia Dome cupolaBrian Jeffery Beggerly/Wikipedia
Halil Pasha TowerDarwinek/Wikipedia
Harem, Topkapı PalacePayman Sazesh/Wikipedia
Haydarpaşa TerminalNevit Dilmen/Wikipedia
Interior of the Süleymaniye MosqueSaskia Heijltjes/Flickr
Istanbul Blue MosqueMoyan Brenn/Flickr
Kadıköy-Moda Nostalgia TramwayAcp/Wikipedia
Keystone from Forum of ConstantineGryffindor/Wikipedia
Lanterns at the Grand Bazaar IstanbulLaszlo Ilyes/Wikipedia
Looking up, Galata TowerMr Hicks46/Flickr
Mosaic of Christ at Chora ChurchDimitry B/Flickr
Ortaköy MosqueVeritas-Tr/Wikipedia
Rahmi M. Koç MuseumAil Subway/Wikipedia
Samurai armourSomeone/Wikipedia
Şile FeneriDarwinek/Wikipedia
Spices, Grand BazaarBrewbooks/Flickr
Valens AqueductHinnd/Wikipedia
Virgin and child, painted dome of the parecclesionTakeaway/Wikipedia
Ahırkapı FeneriCeegee/Wikipedia
Arcade, Imperial CouncilMaksym Kozlenko/Wikipedia
Atatürk MuseumDarwinek/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque dome and column looking upWilliam Neuheisel/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque minaretTravancorehistory/Wikipedia
Boğaziçi UniversityTurkmessage/Wikipedia
Çiçek PasajıDarwinek/Wikipedia
Courtyard arcadesBenh Lieu Song/Wikipedia
Crystal Staircase at Dolmabahçe PalacePeace01234 Peace01234/Wikipedia
Dishes, Grand BazaarJez Elliott/Flickr
Egyptian Sarcophagus Istanbul Archaeolgical MuseumsHarold Litwiler/Flickr
Exterior, Dolmabahçe PalacePatrick G/Flickr
Fenerbahçe Lighthouse…trialsanderrors/Wikipedia
Galata Tower and cafe and nightDieter Titz/Flickr
Gate of the SultanDennis Jarvis/Flickr
Hagia Sophia ChandelierWissam Shekhani/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahment Park with fountain in afternoonMe Stesso/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park left with gardenMattias Hill/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain at sunriseJen Supaph/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia Interior upper level 3Facemepls/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia interior view looking up 1Altay Ozcan/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia interior view looking up 2Serafita/Wikipedia
Interior 2 Terrace KioskAnton Zelenov/Wikipedia
Interior of Grand BazaarDmgultekin/Wikipedia
Night, New MosqueNevit Dilmen/Wikipedia
Obelisk of TheodosiusJon-Eric Melsæter/Flickr
Oculi of the Dome of S%c3%bcleymaniye MosqueJosé Luiz/Wikipedia
Republic MonumentScisa/Wikipedia
Spice BazaarBit Boy/Flickr
Spices at the Spice BazaarWilliam Neuheisel/Flickr
Staircase at Istanbul Archaeology MuseumsSaragoldsmith/Flickr
Street, Fener and Balat, IstanbulMoyan Brenn/Flickr
Theodosius CisternOrth/Wikipedia
Tulip Garden, Topkapı PalaceWolfgang Moroder/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque ablution facilitiesBjørn Christian Tørrissen/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque from Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel in afternoonDersaadet/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque prayer area and chandelierBjørn Christian Tørrissen/Wikipedia
Blue Mosque prayer area and domeChristian Perez/Wikipedia
Blue tiles at the Blue MosqueBrian Jeffery Beggerly/Flickr
Courtyard of the Favourites, Topkapı PalaceGryffindor/Wikipedia
Courtyard of the Sultan’s Consorts and the Concubines, Topkapı PalaceJosep Renalias/Wikipedia
Dome of Tomb of Sultan Selim IIMogadir/Wikipedia
Domes, Süleymaniye MosqueNérostrateur/Wikipedia
Exterior, Imperial CouncilNorbert Nagel/Wikipedia
Hagia Irene, Topkapı PalaceMatthias Süßen/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia CourtyardMarkusmark/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia Deesis mosaicEdal Anton Lefterov/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia Detail of capitalMuffinn/Flickr
Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain and garden in afternoonAlexander Klink/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia from the Bosphorus at sunsetBengoetzinger/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia PassagewayJorge Láscar/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia Sundial in courtyardTill Niermann/Wikipedia
Istanbul skyline from Galata TowerSimm/Wikipedia
Lion sculpture, Gulhane ParkBrian Gratwicke/Flickr
panorama, Basilica CisternDavid Haberthür/Flickr
Privy Chamber of Ahmed III, Topkapı PalaceGryffindor/Wikipedia
Hagia Sophia Tomb of Sultan Selim IIMogadir/Wikipedia
Imperial Council, Topkapı PalaceGryffindor/Wikipedia
Terrace Kiosk, Topkapı PalaceGryffindor/Wikipedia
Gülhane ParkEtaergun/Wikipedia
Imperial Treasury, Topkapı PalaceGryffindor/Wikipedia
İstiklal AvenueJosep Renalias/Wikipedia

Contents

Map

About PhotoSecrets

 
 
 
 

Foreword

A great travel photo­graph, like a great news photo­graph, requires you to be in the right place at the right time to capture that special moment. Professional photo­graphers have a short-hand phrase for this: “F8 and be there.”

There are countless books that can help you with photo­graphic technique, the “F8” portion of that equation. But until now, there’s been little help for the other, more critical portion of that equation, the “be there” part. To find the right spot, you had to expend lots of time and shoe leather to wander around, track down every potential viewpoint, and essentially re-invent the wheel.

In my career as a professional travel photo­grapher, well over half my time on location is spent seeking out the good angles. Andrew Hudson’s PhotoSecrets does all that legwork for you, so you can spend your time photo­graphing instead of wandering about. It’s like having a professional location scout in your camera bag. I wish I had one of these books for every city I photo­graph on assignment.

PhotoSecrets can help you capture the most beautiful sights with a minimum of hassle and a maximum of enjoyment. So grab your camera, find your favorite PhotoSecrets spots, and “be there!”

About Bob Krist

Bob Krist has photo­graphed assignments for National Geographic, National Geographic Traveler, Travel/­Holiday, Smithsonian, and Islands. He won “Travel photo­grapher of the Year” from the Society of American Travel Writers in 1994, 2007, and 2008.

For National Geographic, Bob has led round-the-world tours and a traveling lecture series. His book In Tuscany with Frances Mayes spent a month on The New York Times’ bestseller list and his how-to book Spirit of Place was hailed by American Photo­grapher magazine as “the best book about travel photo­graphy we’ve ever read.”

The parents of three sons, Bob and his wife live in New Hope, Pennsylvania.

Welcome

Thank you for reading PhotoSecrets. As a fellow fan of travel and photo­graphy, I hope this guide will help you quickly find the most visually stunning places, and come home with equally stunning photo­graphs.

PhotoSecrets is designed to show you all the best sights. Flick through, see the classic shots, and use them as a departure point for your own creations. Get ideas for comp­osition and interesting viewpoints. See what piques your interest. Know what to shoot, where to stand, when to go, and why it’s interesting. Now you can spend less time researching and more time photographing.

The idea for PhotoSecrets came during a trip to Thailand, when I tried to find the exotic beach used in the James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. None of the guidebooks I had showed a picture, so I thought a guidebook of postcard photos would be useful for us photographers. Twenty-plus years later, you have this guide. Thanks!

Now, start exploring — and take lots of photos!

About Andrew Hudson

Originally an engineer, Andrew Hudson started PhotoSecrets in 1995. His first book won the Benjamin Franklin Award for Best First Book and his second won the Grand Prize in the National Self-Published Book Awards.

Andrew has published 38 nationally-distributed photo­graphy books. He has photo­graphed assignments for Macy’s, Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia, Men’s Health and Seventeen, and been a location scout for Nikon. His photos and articles have appeared in Alaska Airlines, National Geographic Traveler, Shutterbug Outdoor and Nature photo­graphy, Where, and Woman’s World.

Andrew has a degree in Computer Engineering from Manchester University and a certificate in copyright law from Harvard Law School. Born in Redditch, England, he lives with his wife, two kids, and two chocolate Labs, in San Diego, California.

Introduction

At a Glance

Name:Istanbul
Address:Istanbul, Turkey
Turkish:İstanbul
Fame:Largest city in Turkey
Largest European city
Straddles Europe and Asia
One of the most significant cities in history
Capital of the Roman empire (330–1204)
Capital of the Ottoman (1453–1922)
Country:Turkey
Region:Marmara
Founded:660 BCE
Previously:Byzantium (660 BCE – 330 CE)
Constantinople (330 – 1930)
Population:City 14,025,646 (2015)
Metro 14,657,434 (2015)
Time zone:EET (UTC+2)
GPS:41.013611, 28.955
Website:Official site

First courtyard, Topkapı Palace

Fountain of Ahmed III

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > First courtyard

The Fountain of Sultan Ahmed III III.

Addr:Where:41.0082528
28.9812111
What:FountainWhen:Anytime
Wik:Fountain_of_Ahmed_III

Ideas for Fountain of Ahmed III

Hagia Irene, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > First courtyard

A former Eastern Orthodox church located in the outer courtyard of Topkapı Palace.

Addr:Cankurtaran Mh.,
34122 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.009645
28.981177
What:Former churchWhen:Anytime
AKA:Aya İriniWik:Hagia_Irene

Ideas for Hagia Irene

Gate of Salutation

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > First courtyard

This crenelated gate has two large octagonal pointed towers.

Addr:Topkapi Palace,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.011293
28.983162
What:GateWhen:Anytime
AKA:Middle Gate, Bâb-üs SelâmWik:Topkap%C4%B1_Palace#Gate_of_Salutation

Ideas for Gate of Salutation

Second courtyard, Topkapı Palace

Imperial Treasury, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Second courtyard

The building where the arms and armour are exhibited was originally one of the palace treasuries.

Addr:Where:41.012673
28.983672
What:BuildingWhen:Anytime
AKA:Dîvân-ı Hümâyûn Hazinesi, Hazine-ı ÂmireWik:Topkapı_Palace#Imperial_Treasury

Arms Collection, Topkapı Palace

Samurai armour

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Second courtyard > Imperial Treasury > Arms Collection
Addr:Where:41.013000
28.984000
What:ExhibitWhen:Anytime

Imperial Council, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Second courtyard

The Imperial Council building is the chamber in which the ministers of state, council ministers, the Imperial Council, consisting of the Grand Vizier, viziers, and other leading officials of the Ottoman state, held meetings.

Addr:Where:41.012378
28.983436
What:BuildingWhen:Anytime
AKA:Dîvân-ı HümâyûnWik:Topkapı_Palace#Imperial_Council

Ideas for Imperial Council

Arcade, Imperial Council

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Second courtyard > Imperial Council
Addr:Where:41.012044
28.983722
What:ArcadeWhen:Anytime

Exterior, Imperial Council

Fourth courtyard, Topkapı Palace

Terrace Kiosk, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Fourth courtyard

The rectilinear Terrace Kiosk also erroneously known as Kiosk of Kara Mustafa Pasha, was a belvedere built in the second half of the 16th century.

Addr:Where:41.01362
28.984841
What:KioskWhen:Anytime
AKA:Sofa Köşku / Merdiven Başı KasrıWik:Topkap%C4%B1_Palace#Terrace_Kiosk

Interior 2 Terrace Kiosk

Tulip Garden, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Fourth courtyard > Terrace Kiosk
Addr:Where:41.013000
28.984000
What:GardenWhen:Anytime

Tiered Fountain

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Fourth courtyard
Addr:Where:41.013170
28.984340
What:FountainWhen:Anytime

Harem, Topkapı Palace

Courtyard of the Sultan’s Consorts and the Concubines, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Harem

The Courtyard of the Sultan’s Consorts and the Concubines was constructed at the same time as the courtyard of the eunuchs in the middle of the 16th century.

Addr:Where:41.012851
28.983135
What:CourtyardWhen:Anytime
AKA:Kadın Efendiler Taşlığı / Cariye TaşlığıWik:Topkap%C4%B1_Palace#Courtyard_of_the_Sultan.27s_Consorts_and_the_Concubines

Privy Chamber of Ahmed III, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Harem

Next to it is the small but very colourful Privy Chamber of Ahmed III III.

Addr:Where:41.01339
28.983511
What:RoomWhen:Anytime
AKA:Fruit Room, III. Ahmed Has Odası, Yemis OdasıWik:Topkap%C4%B1_Palace#Privy_Chamber_of_Ahmed_III

Courtyard of the Favourites, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Harem

The Courtyard of the Favourites forms the last section of the Harem and overlooks a large pool and the Boxwood Garden.

Addr:Where:41.013438
28.983972
What:CourtyardWhen:Anytime
AKA:Gözdes, Gözdeler, Mabeyn Taşlığı ve DairesiWik:Topkap%C4%B1_Palace#Courtyard_of_the_Favourites

Harem tiled room, Topkapi Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Harem
Addr:Where:41.013199
28.983703
What:RoomWhen:Anytime

Harem, Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Harem
Addr:Topkapı Palace,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.012981
28.983613
What:RoomWhen:Anytime

Gülhane Park

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace

The oldest and one of the most expansive public parks in Istanbul.

Addr:Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.0127
28.9805
What:ParkWhen:Anytime
AKA:Gülhane ParkıWik:Gülhane_Park

Ideas for Gülhane Park

Museum of The History of Science and Technology in Islam

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Gülhane Park

Opened in 2008.

Addr:Has Ahırlar,
34112 Gülhane - Fatih/İstanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.013236
28.978907
What:MuseumWhen:Anytime
AKA:Islam Bilim ve Teknoloji Tarihi Müzesi, IBTTM

Lion sculpture, Gulhane Park

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Topkapı Palace > Gülhane Park

Lion.

Addr:Add to Istanbul,
İstanbul Province,
Marmara Region,
Turkey,
Middle East
Where:41.016135
28.985341
What:SculptureWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sofia interior

Hagia Sophia view 1

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Ayasofya Meydanı,
Sultanahmet Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.9799382
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia view 3

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Ayasofya Meydanı,
Sultanahmet Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.9799381
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia view 4

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Ayasofya Meydanı,
Sultanahmet Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008459
28.980142
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Dome cupola

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:DomeWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Hagia Sophia Dome cupola

Something

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior

Do not know what this is but it looks good.

Addr:Somewhere,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979837
What:SomethingWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Chandelier

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:ChandelierWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Interior upper level 3

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia interior view looking up 1

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia interior view looking up 2

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia mosaics

Hagia Sophia Deesis mosaic

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior > mosaics
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:MosaicWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Passageway

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > Hagia Sofia interior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:PassagewayWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sophia views

Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park

Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park left with garden

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > views > Sultan Ahmet Park
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
When:Anytime

Ideas for left with garden

Views of Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahment Park with fountain

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > views > Sultan Ahmet Park

With fountain at sunrise

From Sultan Ahment Park with fountain in afternoon

Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain pool at night

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > views > Sultan Ahmet Park > Sultan Ahment Park with fountain
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.007038
28.978082
When:AnytimeLook:Northeast ↗
Far:230 m (750 feet)

Ideas for fountain pool at night

Views of Hagia Sophia from Sultan Ahmet Park with fountain and garden

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > views > Sultan Ahmet Park > Sultan Ahment Park with fountain

With fountain and garden in afternoon

Hagia Sophia from the Bosphorus

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > views

Hagia Sophia exterior

Hagia Sophia Courtyard

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > exterior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:CourtyardWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Hagia Sophia Courtyard

Hagia Sophia Sundial in courtyard

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > exterior > Hagia Sophia Courtyard
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:SundialWhen:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Detail of capital

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > exterior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
When:Anytime

Hagia Sophia Tomb of Sultan Selim II

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > exterior
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:TombWhen:Anytime

Dome of Tomb of Sultan Selim II

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hagia Sophia > exterior > Hagia Sophia Tomb of Sultan Selim II
Addr:Hagia Sophia,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.008548
28.979938
What:DomeWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Dome of Tomb of Sultan Selim II

Blue Mosque views

Blue Mosque from Hotel Nena rooftop restaurant at sunset

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views

Also try Sultanhan Hotel rooftop restaurant.

Addr:Binbirdirek Mah,
Klodfarer Cd. 8/10,
34122 Sultanahmet,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.007779
28.972479
When:AfternoonLook:East-southeast
Far:480 m (1590 feet)

Blue Mosque from Seven Hills Restaurant with reflection at sunset

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views
Addr:Cankurtaran Mh.,
Tevkifhane Sk. No 8,
34122 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.0063624
28.9797413
When:MorningLook:West-southwest
Far:270 m (890 feet)

Blue Mosque from Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul Hotel at sunset

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views
Addr:Binbirdirek,
Piyer Loti Cd. No 6,
34122 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.007147
28.971472
When:AfternoonLook:East-southeast
Far:0.53 km (0.33 miles)

Ideas for from Innova Sultanahmet Istanbul Hotel at sunset

Views of the Blue Mosque with Sultan Ahmet Park fountain

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views

With fountain at dusk

Views of Blue Mosque with Sultan Ahmet Park fountain off

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views > with Sultan Ahmet Park fountain

Blue Mosque from Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel in afternoon

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > views
Addr:Binbirdirek,
Binbirdere Meydanı Sk. No 1,
34400 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.007172
28.973842
When:AfternoonLook:East-southeast
Far:350 m (1150 feet)

Blue Mosque exterior

Views of the Blue Mosque courtyard

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > exterior

Courtyard of the Blue Mosque.

Courtyard arcades

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > exterior > courtyard
Addr:Where:41.005974
28.976448
What:ArcadesWhen:Anytime

Blue Mosque minaret

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > exterior
Addr:Where:41.005483
28.977385
What:MinaretWhen:Anytime

Blue Mosque ablution facilities

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > exterior
Addr:Where:41.005556
28.976944
What:ArcadeWhen:Anytime

Blue Mosque interior

Blue Mosque ceiling

Blue Mosque dome and three exedra

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling
Addr:Where:41.005483
28.977385
When:Anytime

Blue Mosque ome and three exedra angle

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling > dome and three exedra
Addr:Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.005256
28.976857
When:Anytime

Blue Mosque dome and four exedra

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling
Addr:Where:41.005483
28.977385
When:Anytime

Istanbul Blue Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling > dome and four exedra

Istanbul Blue Mosque.

Addr:Add to Istanbul,
İstanbul Province,
Marmara Region,
Turkey,
Middle East
Where:41.028348
29.000988
When:Anytime

Blue Mosque dome

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling
Addr:Where:41.005278
28.976944
What:DomeWhen:Anytime

Blue Mosque dome and column looking up

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling > dome
Addr:Where:41.005674
28.976579
When:Anytime

Blue tiles at the Blue Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > ceiling

The dome of the Blue Mosque.

Addr:Where:41.005483
28.977385
What:TilesWhen:Anytime

Blue Mosque prayer area

Blue Mosque prayer area and chandelier

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > prayer area
Addr:Where:41.005278
28.976944
When:Anytime

Blue Mosque prayer area and dome

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Blue Mosque > interior > prayer area
Addr:Where:41.005483
28.977385
When:Anytime

Interior, Basilica Cistern

Medusa head sideways, Basilica Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Basilica Cistern
Addr:Where:41.008337
28.977835
What:SculptureWhen:Anytime

Medusa head upside down, Basilica Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Basilica Cistern
Addr:Where:41.008434
28.977856
What:SculptureWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Medusa head upside down

Basilica Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Basilica Cistern
Addr:Basilica Cistern,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.005866
28.977043
When:Anytime

Columns, Basilica Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu > Basilica Cistern
Addr:Where:41.008491
28.977899
What:ColumnsWhen:Anytime

Panorama

Halil Pasha Tower

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Sarıyer > Rumelihisarı

A tower at Rumelihisarı fortress.

Addr:Rumeli Hisarı Mh.,
34470,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.084782
29.056735
What:TowerWhen:Anytime

Dusk top

Exterior, Galata Tower

Looking up, Galata Tower

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Karaköy > Galata Tower
Addr:Galata Tower,
Bereketzade Mh.,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.025746
28.974128
What:Looking upWhen:Afternoon
Look:Southeast ↘Far:25 m (82 feet)

Galata Tower and cafe and night

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Karaköy > Galata Tower

A medieval stone tower, one of the city’s most striking landmarks.

Addr:Bereketzade Mh.,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.02561
28.97416
When:Anytime

Skyline from Galata Tower

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Karaköy > Galata Tower

Skyline view from Galata Tower.

Addr:Bereketzade Mh.,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.02554
28.974359
When:AfternoonLook:South-southeast
Far:1.89 km (1.18 miles)AKA:Seraglio Point/Golden Horn

Süleymaniye Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Third Hill > Vefa

The largest mosque in the city, and one of the best-known sights of Istanbul.

Addr:Prof Siddique Sami Onar Caddesi,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.01611
28.96389
What:MosqueWhen:Anytime
AKA:Süleymaniye CamiiWik:Süleymaniye_Mosque

Ideas for Süleymaniye Mosque

Interior of the Süleymaniye Mosque

Dome, Süleymaniye Mosque

Oculi of the Dome of S%c3%bcleymaniye Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Third Hill > Vefa > Süleymaniye Mosque > Dome
Addr:Where:41.01611
28.96389
What:OculiWhen:Anytime

Domes, Süleymaniye Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Third Hill > Vefa > Süleymaniye Mosque > Dome
Addr:Where:41.01611
28.96389
What:DomesWhen:Anytime

Night

Dome of New Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > New Mosque
Addr:Where:41.0170139
28.971472
What:DomeWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Dome of New Mosque

View of New Mosque from Boğaz İskelesi pier

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > New Mosque
Addr:Boğaz İskelesi pier,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.017793
28.975267
When:AnytimeAKA:Yeni Cami

Yeni Cami Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > New Mosque
Addr:Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.0170606
28.9697056
When:Anytime

Asian side of Istanbul

Üsküdar

Maiden’s Tower

Beykoz

Yoros Castle

Istanbul > Asian side > Beykoz

Yoros Castle is a Byzantine ruined castle at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Black Sea, to the north of Joshua’s Hill, in Istanbul, Turkey.

Addr:Beykoz,
Asian side,
Istanbul
Where:41.179
29.094
What:CastleWhen:Anytime
Wik:Yoros_Castle

Ideas for Yoros Castle

Kadıköy

Haydarpaşa Terminal

Istanbul > Asian side > Kadıköy

The busiest rail terminal in Turkey.

Addr:Kadiköy Iskelesi Karsisi,
Haydarpaşa Istanbul,
34714 Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:40.996227
29.018636
What:Railway stationWhen:Anytime
AKA:Haydarpaşa GarıWik:Haydarpaşa_Terminal

Ideas for Haydarpaşa Terminal

Fenerbahçe Lighthouse

Istanbul > Asian side > Kadıköy
Addr:Kadıköy,
Asian side,
Istanbul
Where:40.968111
29.032056
What:LighthouseWhen:Anytime
Wik:Fenerbahçe_Lighthouse

Kadıköy-Moda Nostalgia Tramway

Istanbul > Asian side

Heritage tramline loop.

Addr:Asian side,
Istanbul
Where:40.9914606
29.0239852
What:Heritage tramlineWhen:Anytime
AKA:T3 lineWik:Istanbul_nostalgic_tramways

İstinye

İstinye Park

Istanbul > Asian side > İstinye

Istinye Park is a shopping center in the İstinye quarter of Istanbul, Turkey with 291 stores, 85,250 m of retail area, and four levels of underground parking.

Addr:İstinye,
Asian side,
Istanbul
Where:41.1104389
29.0329194
What:Shopping centerWhen:Anytime
Wik:İstinye_Park

European side of Istanbul

Central Istanbul

Beyoğlu

İstiklal Avenue

Taksim-Tünel Nostalgia Tramway

Çiçek Pasajı

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > İstiklal Avenue

A famous historic passage (galleria, arcade) on İstiklal Avenue.

Addr:Hüseyinağa Mh.,
34435 Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.033944
28.977917
What:Historic passageWhen:Anytime
AKA:Flower Passage, Cité de PéraWik:Çiçek_Pasajı

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Karaköy

Galata Tower

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Karaköy

A medieval stone tower, one of the city’s most striking landmarks.

Taksim Square

Ağa hamamı

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Taksim Square

Ağa Hamamı is a historical Turkish bath located on Turnacıbaşı street in the Taksim Square neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey.

Addr:Taksim Square,
Beyoğlu,
Central,
European side,
Istanbul
Where:41.0332
28.9818
What:Turkish bathWhen:Anytime
AKA:Turkish bathWik:Ağa_hamamı

Republic Monument

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Taksim Square

A notable monument to commemorate the formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923.

Addr:Taksim Square,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.03694
28.98500
What:MonumentWhen:Anytime
AKA:Cumhuriyet AnıtıWik:Republic_Monument

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Rahmi M. Koç Museum

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu

A private industrial museum opened in 1994.

Addr:Piri Paşa Mh.,
Hasköy Cd No:5,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.04227
28.94926
What:MuseumWhen:Anytime
Wik:Rahmi_M._Koç_Museum

Sururi

Door in Sururi, Istanbul,

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beyoğlu > Sururi
Addr:Sururi,
Beyoğlu,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.014231
28.969745
What:DoorWhen:Anytime

Fatih

First Hill, Istanbul

Eminönü

Sultanahmet

Blue Mosque

Sarayburnu

Basilica Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu

The largest of several hundred ancient cisterns that lie beneath the city.

Topkapı Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu

The primary residence of the Ottoman Sultans for approximately 400 years of their 624-year reign.

Ahırkapı Feneri

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Sarayburnu

The Ahırkap Feneri, a historical lighthouse still in use, is located at the southern Seraglio Point on the Rumelian coast of Bosporus’ south entrance, in Ahırkapı neighborhood of Istanbul’s Fatih district, Turkey.

Addr:Where:41.0063306
28.9854306
What:LighthouseWhen:Anytime
Wik:Ahırkapı_Feneri

Hagia Sophia

Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Ishtar Gate Lion

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Glazed brick panel.

Addr:Where:41.010872
28.981659
What:Glazed brick panelWhen:Anytime

Keystone from Forum of Constantine

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Keystone from Forum of Constantine.

Addr:Where:41.011471
28.981193
What:KeystoneWhen:Anytime

Egyptian Sarcophagus Istanbul Archaeolgical Museums

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Istanbul Archaeology Museums
Addr:Istanbul Archaeolgical Museums,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.00892
28.970947
What:SarcophagusWhen:Anytime

Staircase at Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Istanbul Archaeology Museums

Three archeological museums.

Addr:Where:41.011468
28.981449
What:StaircaseWhen:Anytime

Hippodrome of Constantinople

Obelisk of Theodosius

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Sultanahmet > Hippodrome of Constantinople

The Ancient Egyptian obelisk of Pharaoh Tutmoses III re-erected here in the 4th century.

Addr:Binbirdirek Mh.,
34122 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.0059000
28.9753972
What:ObeliskWhen:Anytime
AKA:DikilitaşWik:Obelisk_of_Theodosius

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New Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü

One of the best-known sights of Istanbul.

Spice Bazaar

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü

One of the largest bazaars in the city.

Addr:Ragip Gumuspala Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu,
Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.01639
28.97056
What:BazaarWhen:Anytime
AKA:Egyptian BazaarWik:Spice_Bazaar,_Istanbul

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Spices at the Spice Bazaar

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > First Hill > Eminönü > Spice Bazaar

One of the largest bazaars in the city.

Addr:Spice Bazaar,
Ragip Gumuspala Cad. Eminonu/Cagaloglu,
Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.016191
28.970899
What:SpicesWhen:Anytime

Second Hill, Istanbul

Beyazıt

Kapalıçarşı

Grand Bazaar

Lanterns at the Grand Bazaar Istanbul

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Second Hill > Beyazıt > Kapalıçarşı > Grand Bazaar

Colorful lanterns.

Addr:Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.010601
28.968072
What:LanternsWhen:Anytime

Spices, Grand Bazaar

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Second Hill > Beyazıt > Kapalıçarşı > Grand Bazaar
Addr:Grand Bazaar,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.010610
28.968476
What:SpicesWhen:Anytime

Dishes, Grand Bazaar

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Second Hill > Beyazıt > Kapalıçarşı > Grand Bazaar
Addr:Grand Bazaar,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.010610
28.968476
What:DishesWhen:Anytime

Interior of Grand Bazaar

Third Hill, Istanbul

Vefa

Sixth Hill, Istanbul

Edirnekapı

Chora Church

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Sixth Hill > Edirnekapı

The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.

Addr:Eyüp,
Kariye Cami Sk No:26,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.03111
28.93917
What:ChurchWhen:Anytime
AKA:Church of the Holy SaviourWik:Chora_Church

Mosaic of Christ at Chora Church

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Sixth Hill > Edirnekapı > Chora Church

The Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora is considered to be one of the most beautiful surviving examples of a Byzantine church.

Addr:Eyüp,
Kariye Cami Sk No:26,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.031157
28.939018
What:DomeWhen:Anytime
Wik:Chora_Church

Virgin and child, painted dome of the parecclesion

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Sixth Hill > Edirnekapı > Chora Church
Addr:Eyüp,
Kariye Cami Sk No:26,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.031189
28.939034
What:DomeWhen:Anytime

Ideas for Virgin and child

Balat

Street, Fener and Balat, Istanbul

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Balat

Istanbul.

Addr:Add to Istanbul,
İstanbul Province,
Marmara Region,
Turkey,
Middle East
Where:41.03042
28.947029
What:StreetWhen:Anytime

Street, Fener and Balat, Istanbul

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Balat

Istanbul.

Addr:Add to Istanbul,
İstanbul Province,
Marmara Region,
Turkey,
Middle East
Where:41.030943
28.947883
What:StreetWhen:Anytime

Walls of Constantinople

Golden Gate

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Walls of Constantinople

The main ceremonial entrance into the capital.

Addr:Yedikule Mh. 34107 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:40.992868
28.923038
What:GateWhen:Anytime
AKA:Yedikule Hisarı MüzesiWik:Walls_of_Constantinople#Golden_Gate

Ideas for Golden Gate

Gate of Belgrade

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Walls of Constantinople

The Xylokerkos or Xerokerkos Gate, now known as the Belgrade Gate (Belgrat Kapısı), lies between towers 22 and 23. Alexander van Millingen identified it with the Second Military Gate, which however is located further north. Its name derives from the fact that it led to a wooden circus (amphitheatre) outside the walls. The gate complex is approximately 12 m wide and almost 20 m high, while the gate itself spans 5 m.

According to a story related by Niketas Choniates, in 1189 the gate was walled off by Emperor Isaac II Angelos, because according to a prophecy, it was this gate that Western Emperor Frederick Barbarossa would enter the city through. It was re-opened in 1346, but closed again before the siege of 1453 and remained closed until 1886, leading to its early Ottoman name, Kapalı Kapı (“Closed Gate”).

Addr:Sümbül Efendi Mh.,
34107 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:40.99978
28.920591
What:GateWhen:Anytime
AKA:Belgrat Kapısı, Xylokerkos Gate

Laleli

Laleli Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih > Laleli

An Ottoman imperial mosque.

Addr:Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.01000
28.95667
What:MosqueWhen:Anytime
AKA:Laleli CamiiWik:Laleli_Mosque

Ideas for Laleli Mosque

Valens Aqueduct

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih

A Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople.

Addr:Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.015944
28.95556
What:AqueductWhen:Anytime
AKA:Bozdoğan KemeriWik:Valens_Aqueduct

Theodosius Cistern

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Fatih

One of many ancient cisterns of Constantinople that lie beneath the city of Istanbul.

Addr:Piyer Loti Caddesi,
Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.00725
28.9726
What:CisternWhen:Anytime
Wik:Theodosius_Cistern

Beşiktaş

Ortaköy Mosque

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beşiktaş

Situated at the waterside of the Ortaköy pier square, one of the most popular locations on the Bosphorus.

Addr:Mecidiye Mh.,
34347 Beşiktaş,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.04694
29.02694
What:MosqueWhen:Anytime
AKA:Ortaköy CamiiWik:Ortaköy_Mosque

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Boğaziçi University

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beşiktaş

Founded in 1863, this is the first American higher education institution founded outside the United States.

Addr:Kandilli Mah.,
34684 Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.083556
29.050598
What:UniversityWhen:Anytime
AKA:Boğaziçi ÜniversitesiWik:Boğaziçi_University

Dolmabahçe Palace

Crystal Staircase at Dolmabahçe Palace

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beşiktaş > Dolmabahçe Palace

The main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922.

Addr:Dolmabahçe Palace,
Vişnezade Mh.,
34357 Beşiktaş,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.03944
29.00167
What:StaircaseWhen:Anytime

Exterior, Dolmabahçe Palace

Gate of the Sultan

Istanbul > European side > Central Istanbul > Beşiktaş > Dolmabahçe Palace

The main administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1856 to 1922.

Addr:Dolmabahçe Palace,
Vişnezade Mh.,
34357 Beşiktaş,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.03944
29.00167
What:GateWhen:Anytime

Outer Istanbul

Sarıyer

Rumelihisarı

Emirgan Park

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Sarıyer

An historical 117-acre urban park.

Addr:Emirgan Mh.,
34467,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.10833
29.05250
What:ParkWhen:Anytime
AKA:Emirgan KorusuWik:Emirgan_Park

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Maslak

Zeytinburnu

Belgrad Gate

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Zeytinburnu

A sculpture.

Addr:Hacı Hamza Mektebi Sk,
Sümbül Efendi Mh.,
34010 Fatih,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:40.999812
28.920565
What:SculptureWhen:Anytime

Büyükçekmece

Endem TV Tower

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Büyükçekmece

Endem TV Tower is a 236 meter high TV Tower in Istanbul.

Addr:Büyükçekmece,
Outer,
European side,
Istanbul
Where:41.0263888889
28.6202777778
What:TowerWhen:Anytime
Wik:Endem_TV_Tower

Şile

Şile Feneri

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Şile
Addr:Şile,
Outer,
European side,
Istanbul
Where:41.177972
29.616500
What:LighthouseWhen:Anytime
Wik:Şile_Feneri

Şişli

Atatürk Museum

Istanbul > European side > Outer Istanbul > Şişli

A historic house museum dedicated to the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the first president of the Republic of Turkey.

Addr:Şişli,
Istanbul,
Turkey
Where:41.056397
28.987212
What:MuseumWhen:Anytime
Wik:Atatürk_Museum,_Şişli

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