The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It’s located southwest of Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet area of the UNESCO World Heritage listed old city.
Istanbul Modern is one of the most important art museums in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located at the Galataport development.
The Monastery of the Life-giving Spring (Μονή της Ζωοδόχου Πηγής Μπαλουκλή / Balıklı Meryem Ana Rum Manastiri) is one of the most important Orthodox Christian pilgrimage sites in Istanbul, Turkey. It sits outside the Theodosian Walls of Constantinople in the Balıklı area of the Zeytinburnu district.
Ayvansaray is a colorful neighborhood on the Golden Horn in Istanbul. It’s located at the northwest corner of the Fatih district, bordered by Balat and Edirnekapı to the south and the Eyüp district to the west.
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).