Rumelihisarı is a neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s named for the 15th century Rumeli Fortress, which dominates the area. It lies in the Sarıyer district.
Aşiyan is a small area along the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district, nestled between Bebek and Rumelihisarı.
Bebek is an upscale neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Arnavutköy and Rumelihisarı.
Yıldız is a neighborhood in Istanbul situated around the Yıldız Palace complex and Yıldız Park. It lies east of Barbaros Boulevard and central Beşiktaş.
The Beşiktaş neighborhood is the heart of the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation hub with a few museums in the area. There are also some minor historic attractions.
The Yıldız Palace complex in Istanbul, Turkey, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 22 years during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. It’s located in Yıldız neighborhood of the district of Beşiktaş.
Istanbul Modern is one of the most important art museums in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located at the Galataport development.
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.
The Istanbul Naval Museum (İstanbul Deniz Müzesi) is the largest maritime museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It boasts about 20,000 pieces in its collection, many pertaining to the Ottoman Navy.