Barbaros Park in Beşiktaş, Istanbul, Turkey

The Beşiktaş neighborhood is the heart of the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul. It’s a busy transportation hub with a few museums in the area. There are also some…

Vefa Avenue in Vefa, Istanbul, Turkey

The Vefa neighborhood of Istanbul has a few points of interest to discover. It’s a historic part of the Fatih district within the modern borough of Mollahüsrev, and…

Pedestrianized shopping street in Mahmutpaşa, Istanbul, Turkey

Mahmutpaşa is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s bordered by the Grand Bazaar, Çemberlitaş, Cağaloğlu, and Eminönü, and is a heavily commercial area.

Gate of Salutations at Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, Turkey

Topkapi Palace (Topkapı Sarayı) was the home of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. It’s located in the historic city and is part of the UNESCO World…