North end of Vaniköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Vaniköy is a tiny neighborhood on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It’s known for its collection of seaside mansions.

Kandilli, Istanbul, Turkey

Kandilli is a pleasant village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It’s located in the Üsküdar district north of Vaniköy and south of Küçüksu Pavilion.

Rumelihisarı, Istanbul, Turkey

Rumelihisarı is a neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s named for the 15th century Rumeli Fortress, which dominates the area. It lies…

Grave of Tevfik Fikret at the Aşiyan Museum in Aşiyan, Istanbul, Turkey

Aşiyan is a small area along the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district, nestled between Bebek and Rumelihisarı.

Seaside mansions in Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Arnavutköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Kuruçeşme and Bebek.

Kuruçeşme at night, Istanbul, Turkey

Kuruçeşme is a pleasant neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Ortaköy and Arnavutköy.