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.
The Rahmi M Koç Museum (Rahmi M Koç Müzesi) is a technology museum opposite Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkey. It’s housed in two historic caravanserais.
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Anadolu Medeniyetleri Müzesi) is one of the finest museums in Turkey. It’s located a short walk downhill from Ankara Castle in Ankara.
The Erimtan Archaeology and Arts Museum (Erimtan Arkeoloji ve Sanat Müzesi) is a private museum in Ankara, Turkey. It sits just across from the main gate to Ankara Castle.
