Ortaköy is a picturesque village on the European side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. It’s been overrun by tourists but is still an enjoyable place to spend some time.
Kuzguncuk is one of my favorite places to spend time in Istanbul. It’s a small village on the Asian side of the Bosphorus between Paşalimanı and Beylerbeyi.
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.
The Yıldız Palace complex in Istanbul, Turkey, was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire for 22 years during the reign of Sultan Abdülhamid II. It’s located in the Yıldız neighborhood of the district of Beşiktaş.
Cihangir is a bohemian neighborhood south of Taksim Square in Istanbul, Turkey. It consists of several cafés scattered throughout its narrow streets.
Most visitors to the Muradiye district of Bursa, Turkey, will see the Muradiye Complex, but there are a few other landmarks to look out for.
Kayseri is a major city in Central Anatolia, is one of the gateways to Cappadocia.
Büyükada, which literally translates to “Big Island”, is the biggest of Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands. It’s the most frequently visited of the islands and probably has the most attractions.
Heybeliada is the second biggest of the Princes’ Islands in Istanbul. It makes for a nice, relaxing day trip from the bustling and chaotic mainland.