Karaköy is an important neighborhood in the Beyoğlu district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation and tourist hub with a handful of interesting minor attractions and some good restaurants.
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi), also known as Leander’s Tower, is an Istanbul landmark of many legends and mysteries. It has unique views of Istanbul due to its excellent position.
The New Mosque (Yeni Cami) is one of the most beautiful mosques in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in Eminönü next to the Spice Bazaar.
A guide on using the Istanbul public transportation system. Getting around this gigantic city can be overwhelming for newcomers, but it’s got an excellent (and growing) system. Hopefully this info will help you navigate the city with ease.
A brief guide on where to stay in Istanbul. There are countless hotels to choose from in every area of the city and for all budgets. The most popular areas to stay are Taksim and Sultanahmet.
Samatya is a pleasant neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It sits on the Marmara Sea between Yedikule and Cerrahpaşa.
Yedikule is a quiet neighborhood on the southwest corner of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey.
The famous Theodosian Walls of Constantinople (Θεοδοσιανά τείχη) protected the city for over 1,000 years. Today, they separate the Zeytinburnu and Fatih districts of Istanbul.