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The famous mosque built by the famous architect Mimar Sinan. Behind it there is a very nice view of Golden Horn (Haliç), do not miss it.
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Suleymaniye moskan
No:1 Prof. Sıddık Sami Onar Cd.The famous mosque built by the famous architect Mimar Sinan. Behind it there is a very nice view of Golden Horn (Haliç), do not miss it.
Basilica Cistern
1/3 Yerebatan Cd.A historical underground cistern, very interesting.
Sofular Bath
No:28 Sofular Cd.A historical Turkish Bath, within 200 meters of distance to your home in Istanbul.
A historical small mosque, almost across your home in Istanbul, with a real fountain next to it.
Cutler Alaaddin Mosque
Molla Hüsrev CaddesiA historical small mosque, almost across your home in Istanbul, with a real fountain next to it.
One of the most famous mosques in Istanbul, next to it there is the tomb of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror of Istanbul.
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Pammakaristos kirkja
Draman CaddesiOne of the most famous mosques in Istanbul, next to it there is the tomb of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror of Istanbul.
An old church displayed as museum. A very historical place in Istanbul.
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Chora safnið
18 Kariye Cami Sk.An old church displayed as museum. A very historical place in Istanbul.
Fenari Isa Camii
Adnan Menderes BulvarıA historical mosque which was a church in history.
Istanbul Vatan Hospital
A big hospital.
Adnan Menderes Blv
One of the largest boulevards in central Istanbul.
Aksaray station
Central (initial) metro station.
A historical mosque with a beautiful sight over the Golden Horn.
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Mosque Yavuz Sultan Selim
18 Fatih CaddesiA historical mosque with a beautiful sight over the Golden Horn.
Çapa Tıp Fk.
Second biggest hospital in Turkey.
Yedikule Fangelsismusuem
No:9 Yedikule Meydanı Sk.The Ottoman time dungeons used as museum.
Yenikapı Ferjuhöfn
Kennedy CaddesiSeabus
Historical most famous palace to visit, there are relics of historical people as well. You can go there by walking 25mn or tramway.(Do not mistake this with Topkapı which is a district far from here.)
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Topkapi-pöllinn
Historical most famous palace to visit, there are relics of historical people as well. You can go there by walking 25mn or tramway.(Do not mistake this with Topkapı which is a district far from here.)
This is the oldest mosque in Istanbul, almost 1300 years old, with a different style. If you are interested in history, you may want to visit it. If you go by taxi, say "Perşembe Pazari/Karaköy".
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Arab Mosque
No:6 Hediye SokakThis is the oldest mosque in Istanbul, almost 1300 years old, with a different style. If you are interested in history, you may want to visit it. If you go by taxi, say "Perşembe Pazari/Karaköy".
You can have a bosphorus tour from Marmara Sea to near the Black Sea. Bosphorus being the connection of Asia and Europe, this tour will be something you will not forget. It starts from Eminönü.
Istanbul Bosphorus Tours/Cruise
You can have a bosphorus tour from Marmara Sea to near the Black Sea. Bosphorus being the connection of Asia and Europe, this tour will be something you will not forget. It starts from Eminönü.
If you have enough time, you can take the metrobus to go upon the Bosphorus Bridge. It has always been exciting to me to see by the bridge "Welcome to Asia" and "Welcome to Europe".
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Bosporus-brú
No:34000 15 Temmuz Şehitler KöprüsüIf you have enough time, you can take the metrobus to go upon the Bosphorus Bridge. It has always been exciting to me to see by the bridge "Welcome to Asia" and "Welcome to Europe".
Marmaray, the undersea transport under the bosphorus in between Asia and Europe. It is a good usage of technology. If you have time, why not have this experience while in Istanbul? Go from Yenikapi.
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Marmaray Sirkeci İstasyonu
Marmaray, the undersea transport under the bosphorus in between Asia and Europe. It is a good usage of technology. If you have time, why not have this experience while in Istanbul? Go from Yenikapi.
This is a must see. This huge castle is by the Bosphorus, and wonderful. Make sure to check that you do not go there on the days it is closed. From there you can go to Emirgan Korusu (Forest).
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Rumeli Hisar
Yahya Kemal CaddesiThis is a must see. This huge castle is by the Bosphorus, and wonderful. Make sure to check that you do not go there on the days it is closed. From there you can go to Emirgan Korusu (Forest).
A must see. This real palace is one of the most visited places in Istanbul. There are guided tours inside. You can go there easily just by one tramway (to Kabatas) close to your home in Istanbul.
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Dolmabahce höll
Dolmabahçe CaddesiA must see. This real palace is one of the most visited places in Istanbul. There are guided tours inside. You can go there easily just by one tramway (to Kabatas) close to your home in Istanbul.
Sightseeing
Sultanahmet torg
No:2 Sultan Ahmet ParkıBlue Mosque, one of the most visited mosques in the world.
This is an island among other islands in Istan. You can go there by boat from Sirkeci within appx. an hour. There are no motor vehicles. You can have a horse cart tour around it and have a nice lunch.
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Büyükada
This is an island among other islands in Istan. You can go there by boat from Sirkeci within appx. an hour. There are no motor vehicles. You can have a horse cart tour around it and have a nice lunch.
Interesting historical tower within the sea with wonderful view of the Bosphorus Bridge with restaurant inside. With Marmaray you can go there just in twenty minutes although it is in the Asian side.
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Meyjakletturinn
Salacak MevkiiInteresting historical tower within the sea with wonderful view of the Bosphorus Bridge with restaurant inside. With Marmaray you can go there just in twenty minutes although it is in the Asian side.
This is known as the fourth most important religious place for Islam. You can have there a taste of Ottoman period. And from there you can go to Pierre Loti for a wonderful view of Corne D'or -Haliç-
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Eyüp Sultan moskan
This is known as the fourth most important religious place for Islam. You can have there a taste of Ottoman period. And from there you can go to Pierre Loti for a wonderful view of Corne D'or -Haliç-
Especially if you are in Istanbul in spring, check for the timing of tulip festival. So, the day you plan to visit Dolmabahçe Palace, you can extend your trip northwards by Bosphorus to come here.
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Emirgan Park
Emirgan SokakEspecially if you are in Istanbul in spring, check for the timing of tulip festival. So, the day you plan to visit Dolmabahçe Palace, you can extend your trip northwards by Bosphorus to come here.
A large park by sea. I have always enjoyed having breakfast on the hill. From there you can walk in 1 hour by the sea to Küçükçekmece Gölü (Lake), walk by the lake to "Belediye Tesisi" for lunch.
Florya Tesisleri
A large park by sea. I have always enjoyed having breakfast on the hill. From there you can walk in 1 hour by the sea to Küçükçekmece Gölü (Lake), walk by the lake to "Belediye Tesisi" for lunch.
Shopping
Historia AVM
A middle size mall near your home in Istanbul.
Food Scene
Lunch for a reasonable price in this small palace inside the Yildiz Forest will be unforgettable. Have a trekking inside the Yildiz Park (Forest) afterwards. From Dolmabahçe Palace you can walk here.
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Malta Pavilion
No:53 Yıldız KorusuLunch for a reasonable price in this small palace inside the Yildiz Forest will be unforgettable. Have a trekking inside the Yildiz Park (Forest) afterwards. From Dolmabahçe Palace you can walk here.