Çemberlitaş is a historic neighborhood in the old city of Istanbul, stretching along the Divan Yolu, an ancient road dating back to the Roman period. In this area, the street is called Janissaries Street (Yeniçeriler Caddesi), a name that reflects its rich Ottoman-era history.
The Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnıcı) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. Located just southwest of Hagia Sophia in the Sultanahmet district, it lies within the UNESCO World Heritage–listed old city, offering a fascinating glimpse into the city’s Byzantine past.
Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.
Bebek is an upscale neighborhood on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district between Arnavutköy and Rumelihisarı.
Paşalimanı is a small neighborhood on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It’s just a five-minute walk north of Üsküdar Square and sits between Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk.
Altımermer is a neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It lies north of Cerrahpaşa and west of Haseki.
Perrhe (Πέρρη) was a city in the ancient Kingdom of Commagene (Κομμαγηνή), a Greco-Persian kingdom that lasted from 163 BC to 72 AD. It’s located on the northeastern outskirts of Adıyaman in Southeastern Anatolia.
Dara was a Byzantine outpost in Mesopotamia. It’s located between the cities of Mardin and Nusaybin in Southeastern Anatolia.
Zeyrek is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district and contains some important Byzantine structures.