The best tourist attractions in Istanbul -1-
The best tourist attractions in Istanbul -1-
Istanbul is a beautiful and ancient city. From the western side of it, there is the Bosphorus strait , its natural harbor “Golden Horn” (Haliç or Altın Boynuz) and Europe begins. From the east, Asia or “Anatolia”, thus it is the only city in the world that spans two continents. Let’s have more information about the best tourist attractions in Istanbul -1-:
Taksim district
It is impossible to be in Istanbul and not visiting Taksim Square even once. The square took its name from the old water distribution station of the city, whose use ceased a century ago, in which the square and the neighborhoods around it continued to be used as the cultural center of the country.
The most important streets found in the square to make it one of the most important tourist attractions of Istanbul, Istiklal Street, which is active and rich in what it offers to the tourists of cafes and restaurants, not to mention the experience of shopping and active public roaming. There is also the Republic Monument and due to the location of the square in the center of the city and the presence of the monument, which is a tourist landmark, the large number of hotels and restaurants, nightclubs and public transportation in the surrounding area, the square and the neighborhood in which it is located is a favorite destination for tourists in the city.
Taksim is also characterized by the presence of the old means of transportation. The old tramway is a train used as a means of transportation from Taksim Square to Istiklal Street, up to the old tunnel area (Tünel) up to the Galata Tower, which is one of the most famous historical landmarks in Istanbul.
Galata Tower – the best tourist attractions in Istanbul
Galata Tower is located in the Galata district, taking its name from this region, built in 528, until it became one of the most important tourist symbols of Istanbul, and everyone who climbs to the top of the tower can see the Istanbul Bridge linking the Asian and European sides, as well as the bay bridge clearly in a panoramic view. Galata Tower location on Google Maps.
Ortaköy
Ortaköy is located within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, in the middle of the European Bosphorus shore. Since its establishment, it is considered one of the ancient settlement areas, as it hosted the Turks, Greeks and Armenians, and gathered on its land the people of the three monotheistic religions, Muslims, Christians and Jews.
There is also a popular market in the area, “Ortakoy Bazzare”, which is considered one of the most prominent and famous landmarks of the area. The area is also characterized by small cabins lined up next to each other, which serve a variety of foods such as grilled potatoes and sweet waffles.
The region has a wonderful view of the Bosphorus Strait and the suspension bridge, especially at night when the bridge is lit up in various distinctive colors.
In a direct view of the Bosphorus and under the shade of its bridge lies Ortaköy, which is famous for its distinctive popular foods, which gives it its own character. On the coast of Ortaköy, “waffle” and “kumpir” desserts cabins are spread, allowing visitors who want to enjoy having a nice meal of them to sit in front of the strait in a simple way, as the coast extends with popular squares for more than a thousand meters containing chairs and terraces directly on the bay.
Hill of the brides (Çamlıca Hill) – the best tourist attractions in Istanbul
Çamlıca Hill, in English , Hill of the brides, it is the highest region in Istanbul. It is a green hill overlooking a wonderful view that embraces the Bosphorus, as you can see old Istanbul from it. The hill of brides was called by this name, because most of its visitors are lovers, as well as brides in wedding suits always go to this hill, to take memorial photos with their loved ones, to keep an everlasting memory between them.
