Central and Eastern Anatolian carpets in the second gallery at the Carpet Museum in Istanbul, Turkey

The Carpet Museum (Halı Müzesi) in Istanbul, Turkey, contains some of the finest carpets ever to grace the mosques of Anatolia.

Eyüp Sultan Square in Eyüp, Istanbul, Turkey

Eyüp is a district of Istanbul that stretches from just west of the old city walls from the Golden Horn up to the Black Sea.

Ottoman Imperial Shipyard in Istanbul, Turkey

The eyesore on the northern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul was once the Ottoman Imperial Shipyard (Tersâne-i Âmire‎). It’s best seen riding on a Golden Horn ferry…

Fenerbahçe Park in Fenerbahçe, Istanbul, Turkey

Fenerbahçe is one of the most pleasant neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s an upscale area located on the Asian side in the Kadıköy district.

Dome of the Marmara University Faculty of Theology Mosque in Bağlarbaşı, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey

Bağlarbaşı is one of the busiest areas of the district of Üsküdar in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s easily accessible via a stop the M5 metro line.

Beşiktaş Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey

Beşiktaş Stadium (Beşiktaş Stadyumu), currently known as Tüpraş Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is the home ground of the Beşiktaş football club. It’s located in the Dolmabahçe area of…