The Maslak Pavilions (Maslak Kasırları) sit in a secluded little area off a busy highway, just north of the Istanbul city center in the district of Sarıyer.
The Ihlamur Pavilion (Ihlamur Kasrı) is an Ottoman imperial pavilion in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Şişli district in a valley between Beşiktaş and Nişantaşı.
Edirnekapı is a neighborhood at the west end of the Fatih district in Istanbul, Turkey. It borders Ayvansaray and the Theodosian Walls.
The Yavuz Selim Mosque sits on a hill in the Çarşamba neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. It overlooks Fener and the Golden Horn.
Çarşamba is an interesting neighborhood in the Fatih district of Istanbul. It’s located inland from the Fener and Balat neighborhoods.
Tomtom is an area just off Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s worth taking a short detour to explore the historic landmarks.
The Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum (Galata Mevlevihanesi Müzesi) is a historic Mevlevi lodge, or tekke, in Istanbul. It’s located in Galata, near the end of Istiklal Street.
Elmadağ is a small neighborhood in the district of Şişli, Istanbul, Turkey. It sits very near to Taksim Square and the hotel zone of Talimhane. There’s not much to see in Elmadağ unless you’re into architecture.
Samanpazarı is the neighborhood running downhill south of Ankara Castle in Ankara, Turkey. It’s home to a handful of museums, historic buildings, and shops selling crafts and antiques. Samanpazarı is a good place to explore after visiting the castle.
