Sultanahmet is the heart of old Constantinople. This UNESCO World Heritage listed area contains the most important historic sites in Istanbul.
Hagia Sophia is one of the most magnificent structures ever built. The building, with an interior full of priceless Byzantine mosaics and Islamic artwork, is part of Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing.
The Galata Tower (Galata Kulesi) is one of Istanbul’s treasures. It sits in a square in the heart of Galata, in the Beyoğlu district surrounded by stores and restaurants.
Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı) is a magnificent Ottoman palace under the Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the village of Beylerbeyi.
Fener is a neighborhood on the southern shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, nestled between Ayakapı and Balat. It’s full of charming Greek buildings and a handful of Orthodox churches.
Tersane Istanbul, also known as Haliçport, is an urban development on the north shore of the Golden Horn in Istanbul, Turkey. It replaces what was once the Ottoman Imperial Shipyard.
Kuleli is a small village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. It’s located in the Üsküdar district between Çengelköy and Vaniköy.
Anadolu Hisarı is a village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s located in the Beykoz district and named for a late 14th century Ottoman fortress.
Bankalar Caddesi, which translates to Banks Street, was the financial heart of Constantinople during the Late Ottoman period.