Kandilli, Istanbul, Turkey

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

Küçüksu Pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey

Küçüksu Pavilion (Küçüksu Kasrı) is a small palace in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located on the Asian side of the Bosporus between Kandilli and Anadolu Hisarı in a place the…

One of the iconic photos of Istanbul in Ortaköy, Istanbul, Turkey

Ortaköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s been overrun by tourists but is still an enjoyable place to spend…

Kuruçeşme at night, Istanbul, Turkey

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.

Ceremonial Hall of Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahçe Palace (Dolmabahçe Sarayı) is a magnificent Ottoman palace on the Bosporus. It’s one of the highlights of visiting Istanbul and is located in the Dolmabahçe area of Beşiktaş.

Dolmabahçe Mosque from the Bosporus in Dolmabahçe, Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey

Dolmabahçe is a small area in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located on the Bosporus a short walk downhill from Taksim Square.