The Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Bazaar (Mısır Çarşısı) is one of the biggest bazaars in Istanbul. It’s located in the Eminönü area.
The Galata Bridge (Galata Köprüsü) spans the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It connects Eminönü and Karaköy.
Kadırga is a neighborhood in Istanbul, Turkey. It sits between Kumkapı and Küçük Ayasofya, and has a few minor points of interest.
Zeyrek is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district and contains some important Byzantine structures.
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.
A brief guide on where to eat in Kadıköy, a neighborhood and district with some excellent choices for food and drinks. Most of my experience is in Kadıköy Çarşı and Moda, but there are also decent places in Caddebostan and Suadiye along Bağdat Avenue (Bağdat Caddesi).
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.
Pierre Loti Hill (Pierre Loti Tepesi) is a romantic spot with sweeping views over the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Eyüp district.