Courtyard of the Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts in Istanbul, Turkey

The Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts (Türk ve İslam Eserleri Müzesi) is one of the finest museums in Istanbul. It’s located on the Hippodrome in Sultanahmet.

Aşir Efendi Street in Sultanhamam, Eminönü, Istanbul, Turkey

Sultanhamam is a small neighborhood between Eminönü, Sirkeci, and Mahmutpaşa in Istanbul. It was once the center of the fabrics industry in the city.

Saraçhane Park in Saraçhane, Istanbul, Turkey

Saraçhane is at an important intersection in Istanbul, Turkey, surrounded by parks. It’s located in the Fatih district.

Şehzade Mosque in Istanbul, Turkey

The Şehzade Mosque (Şehzade Camii), located in the Şehzadebaşı neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey, is part of one of the most beautiful mosque complexes in the city.

Imperial caiques at the Istanbul Naval Museum in Istanbul, Turkey

The Istanbul Naval Museum (İstanbul Deniz Müzesi) is the largest maritime museum in Istanbul, Turkey. It boasts about 20,000 pieces in its collection, many pertaining to the Ottoman…

Akaretler Row Houses

Vişnezade is a neighborhood in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It sits just uphill from Dolmabahçe Palace.