Tophane is an area of Beyoğlu, Istanbul, Turkey. It sits along the Bosphorus and contains a few historic buildings and mosques.
Sirkeci is a busy neighborhood in Istanbul centered around a historic railway station. There are several other highlights to discover as well.
Çemberlitaş is a neighborhood in the old city of Istanbul. It sits along a stretch of the Divan Yolu, which is an ancient road that dates back to the Roman period. The name for the Divan Yolu passing through the area is Janissaries Street (Yeniçeriler Caddesi).
Mahmutpaşa is a a heavily commercial area in the Fatih district of Istanbul, Turkey. It’s bordered by the Grand Bazaar, Çemberlitaş, Cağaloğlu, and Eminönü.
Cumalıkızık is a small village about 10 kilometers east of the city center of Bursa. It’s a charming place that’s included in the city’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
The Muradiye Complex (Muradiye Külliyesi) is a mosque complex in Bursa, Turkey. It’s located in the Muradiye district and included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The bazaars are my favorite thing about the historic city center of Bursa, Turkey. This network of vibrant open-air and covered bazaars along with historic caravanserais are the heartbeat of the city. The bazaars are included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Bursa.
The Süleymaniye Mosque (Süleymaniye Camii) is one of the most important mosques in Istanbul. It’s located in the Süleymaniye neighborhood and is included in the UNESCO World Heritage listing of the Historic Areas of Istanbul.
Zeyrek is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul. It’s located in the Fatih district and contains some important Byzantine structures.