The Yavuz Selim Mosque sits on a hill in the Çarşamba neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It overlooks Fener and the Golden Horn.
Çarşamba is an interesting neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It’s located inland from the Fener and Balat neighborhoods.
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.