Tomtom is an area just off Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s worth taking a short detour to explore the historic landmarks.
The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a historic Mevlevi lodge, or tekke, in Istanbul. It’s located in Galata, near the end of Istiklal Street.
Elmadağ is a small neighborhood in the district of Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey. It sits very near to Taksim Square and the hotel zone of Talimhane. There’s not much to see in Elmadağ unless you’re into architecture.
Dolmabahçe is a small area in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located a short walk downhill from Taksim Square and between Kabataş and Beşiktaş.
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 Rumeli Hisarı.
Arnavutköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Kuruçeşme and Bebek.
Kuruçeşme is a pleasant neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Ortaköy and Arnavutköy.
Madame Tussauds Istanbul is a fun place to pop into if you have some extra time to kill. It’s located in the Grand Pera Mall on Istiklal Street in Beyoğlu.
Ayakapı is a small neighborhood on the southern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district between Fener and Cibali and is often skipped over by visitors to the city.