Tepebaşı is a neighborhood in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul, Turkey. There’s some interesting architecture in the area, mostly along Meşrutiyet Street.
Şişhane is a small area steps from Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. There’s a metro station named after the area and Tünel is also nearby.
Tomtom is an area just off Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s worth taking a short detour to explore the historic landmarks.
The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a historic Mevlevi lodge, or tekke, in Istanbul. It’s located in Galata, near the end of Istiklal Street.
Gümüşsuyu is a neighborhood in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It’s located on the hill descending from Taksim Square to the Dolmabahçe neighborhood of the Beşiktaş district.
Çukurcuma is the place to go for antiques in Istanbul. Through the narrow streets, you’ll be able to find all kinds of interesting treasures.
Tarlabaşı is a neighborhood in Istanbul west of Istiklal Street. It’s the most diverse area in the city as well as a notorious slum.
When I had a chance to get cheap tickets to see Kasımpaşa vs Galatasaray at Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadium (Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Stadyumu), I couldn’t refuse.
The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. Standing nine stories and almost 67 meters high, this structure was the tallest in Constantinople when it was built. It sits in a square in the Beyoğlu district surrounded by stores and restaurants.