Most visitors in Istanbul will pass through Kabataş at one point or another. It’s a busy transportation hub located between Fındıklı and Dolmabahçe. There’s not much to see in the area other than a couple historic fountains.
The Sadberk Hanım Museum (Sadberk Hanım Müzesi) is a fantastic private museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s housed in a pair of historic mansions in the village of Büyükdere, which is on the European side of the Bosporus in the Sarıyer district.
Sarıyer is a village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It lies in the Sarıyer district between Büyükdere and Rumeli Kavağı.
Kuruçeşme is a pleasant neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Ortaköy and Arnavutköy.
Çırağan Palace (Çırağan Sarayı) is a former Ottoman palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Yıldız neighborhood of the Beşiktaş district and best seen from the Bosporus. On the hill just inland is Yıldız Park.
Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) is a magnificent Ottoman palace on the Bosporus. It’s one of the highlights of visiting Istanbul and is located in the Dolmabahçe area of Beşiktaş.
Dolmabahçe is a small area in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located on the Bosporus a short walk downhill from Taksim Square.
Büyükdere is a village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Sarıyer district just west of central Sarıyer.