Cevahir AVM
Cevahir Shopping Center has many shops which serve upper middle class. Inside the shopping center you can find cinemas, a bowling park and an amusement park to pass time. It includes a diy store for home improvement.
City's AVM
Citys Shopping Center is located in the heart of Nişantaşı. It has many luxurious shops and cinema complex. On the top floor it offers a different taste with its many restaurants.
Kanyon AVM
Kanyon Shopping Center stands out with its unusual architecture. It offers many luxurious shops. It is ideal to pass time as it has many regular events and a cinema complex.
İstinye PARK AVM
İstinye Park Shopping Center is known for its many luxurious shops. It has many restaurants and a cinema complex which makes it a must see. Additionally it has an inside bazaar.
Tahtakale
Tahtakale is İstanbul’s commerce center. It is possible to find anything you desire. It has a nostalgic feel as the area itself is historic.
Mercan
Mercan is a street within Tahtakale area. The shops on this street offer mainly shisha material and hardware. Around the street there are historic shopping centers which offer all kinds of souvenirs.
Kapalı Çarşı
The Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the Ottoman Empire. Even today it offers an unmatchable selection in jewelry and leather. While strolling inside the historic bazaar it is possible to make stops in various cafes.
Mısır Çarşısı
Spice bazaar or as known in Turkish Egyptian Bazaar was first founded by the Byzantines. Later in 17th century the Ottomans have built current bazaar. Next to flower market it is one of worlds centers for spice. In addition to spice you can find many different kinds of dried nuts and fruits.
Beşiktaş Fish Market
Beşiktaş Fish Market is located within the Beşiktaş Bazaar. It offers fresh fish, vegetables and fruit. In addition other necessities can be found within the Beşiktaş Bazaar.
Beyoğlu Fish Market
Beyoğlu Fish Market is located within the historical İstanbul in Taksim district. If offers not only fresh fish, vegetables, fruit but all kinds of delicatessen too. In addition it is known for taverns in and around the market.
Karaköy Çarşı
Karaköy Bazaar has many shops which offer hardware, electronic components and sports equipment. It is possible to find all kinds of equipment for extreme sports. In addition there are restaurants which offer Turkish delicatessen.
Bomonti Antika PAZARI
Bomonti Antiques Market is known for its huge selection. From the poorest to the richest everyone can find something for his taste and budget. It is a collectionner’s paradise as it offers from longplays to badges all kinds of stuff. For antiquarians it has many curious objects.
Sultan Ahmed
Blue Mosque is located in Sultanahmet disrict which is its Turkish name. The mosque receives its name from the Blue İznik Tiles which are used in its construction. Its six minarets and huge building show the Ottoman superiority over Hagia Sofia.
Ayasofya
Hagia Sofia is today a museum, but originally it is the worlds oldest cathedral. Its name means Holy Wisdom. The first building was constructed in 360 but burned down during riots. Today the third building which was constructed in 537 is standing in its place.
Topkapı
Topkapı Palace was constructed by the order of Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer in year 1465. The main gate which gives the palace its name is completed in 1478. Approximatly 400 years long the Ottoman empire was ruled from this palace. Today it is a museum where holy treasures of Islam can be seen.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Dolmabahçe palace was constructed in 1856 and became imperial heart. The palace is located on Bosphorus. The hall admission is an extraordinary sight because expect the piano every item is in pairs.
Yerebatan Sarnıcı
Basilica Cistern is the largest of the several hundred cisterns below Istanbul. Previously it was a Basilica but in 6th century Byzantines have converted it to a cistern. Not only is the cistern magnificient it has at the same time perfect acoustics and it is a perfect place for concerts.
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi palace was built in year 1865 by Ottomans in order to host foreign royalty. Empress Eugene of France was one of its many famous visitors. It has a great view on Bosphorus.
Galata Kulesi
Galata Tower was built in 1348 by Genoese. The Ottomans have used it as a fire tower. It has a panoramic view of Istanbul.
Rumeli Hisarı
Rumelihisarı was constructed by Sultan Mehmet the Conquerer in order to conquer Istanbul. In 19th century it was used to greet Sultans who traveled by sea with cannon fire. Today it is a museum and open air theater.
Miniaturk
Miniatürk is an open air museum with different miniatures from Ottoman Geography. Most of the miniatures are from Istanbul architecture, but it is possible to see miniatures of world wonders which do not exist today. This park is ideal to have quick idea about different areas of Turkey.
Prince Islands
Prince Islands are a group of islands found in Marmara Sea. They are called Prince Islands because both Byzantines and Ottomans have exiled their royalty to these islands. The most known activity in Prince Islands is taking a ride with a horse carriage.
Bosphorus Tour
The best way to make a Bosphorus tour is to do it from sea. It is a must for everyone who visits Istanbul. All kinds of work around the Bosphorus can be seen during the tour. Boats leaving regularly from Ortaköy is the ideal way to do it.
INTRODUCTION IS PURPOSE. NO STRAPPING.
