The Harbiye Military Museum (Harbiye Askeri Müzesi) in Istanbul is one of the finest of its kind in the world. It’s located in the Harbiye area of Şişli, about a 15 minute walk north of Taksim Square.
Osmanbey offers very little to visitors in terms of historic or touristic value. It’s an area of the district of Şişli in Istanbul, Turkey, and is mostly businesses and residential.
Hasköy is a historic neighborhood along the northern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beyoğlu district.
Aynalıkavak Pavilion (Aynalıkavak Kasrı) was part of an Ottoman imperial palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located along the shores of the Golden Horn in Hasköy.
The Maslak Pavilions (Maslak Kasırları) sit in a secluded little area off a busy highway, just north of the Istanbul city center in the district of Sarıyer.
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.
Bankalar Street (Bankalar Caddesi) was the financial heart of the late Ottoman Empire. Literally “Banks Street” in English, several prominent banks, insurance companies, and financial institutions were headquartered there. Bankalar Street is also known as Voyvoda Street (Voyvoda Caddesi).
Şişhane is a small area south of Tepebaşı and steps from Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. There’s a metro station named after the area and Tünel is also nearby.
The Ihlamur Pavilion (Ihlamur Kasrı) is an Ottoman imperial pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Şişli district in a valley between Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı.