Lively Galata is one of the most interesting neighborhoods in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the district of Beyoğlu, on the slope of a hill leading down to the north shore of the Golden Horn.
You’ll find a handful of decent museums along the length of Istiklal Street in Istanbul, Turkey. In this post, I’ll cover some of these museums starting at Taksim Square and working my way south to Tünel.
Santa Fe is a district of Bogotá, Colombia, surrounding the historic city center of La Candelaria. The section just north of La Candelaria is a business district but there are a few points of interest worth seeking out. It’s best to avoid the section of Santa Fe south of La Candelaria.
La Candelaria is the historic city center and oldest part of Bogotá. In fact, the city was founded there on August 6, 1538.
The Santa Clara Museum (Museo Santa Clara) preserves the Church of Santa Clara (Iglesia de Santa Clara), which was one of the most incredible churches in Colombia. It’s located steps from Plaza de Bolívar in La Candelaria.
Rumelihisarı is a neighborhood on the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s named for the 15th century Rumeli Fortress, which dominates the area. It lies in the Sarıyer district.
Aşiyan is a small area along the European side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beşiktaş district, nestled between Bebek and Rumelihisarı.