Sariyer is the northernmost region of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the European part of the city. The region is a large village area on the European side of the Bosphorus. Sariyer also dominates the Black Sea coast west of the Bosphorus, including the village of Kilios. Its neighbors are Eyüp in the northwest, Beşiktaş in the south, and Kağıthane in the west. It is known as a neighborhood of...
Istanbul is the only metropolis in the world located on two continents. Europe and Asia are separated by the Bosphorus Strait, which connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. Three very large suspension bridges connect Istanbul's European and Asian coasts. Many pioneers stop by Sultanahmet on the European side to see all the tourist attractions such as Topkapi Palace, Suzo Basilica,...
Turkey is famous for its people’s hospitality, Mediterranean weather and geopolitical location, making it an important center for attracting local and foreign investors in various sectors, especially tourism and real estate, which has attracted a lot of attention from investors. The natural beauty of Asia and Europe, which has a high proportion of young people, was one of the main reasons why...
The Canakkale Bridge, also known as the Dardanelles Bridge in 1915, is a suspension bridge under construction in the Canakkale province in northwestern Turkey in the outskirts of Istanbul. Located south of the cities of Lapseki and Gelibolu, the bridge crosses the Dardanelles, about 10 km south of the Sea of Marmara. Construction of the suspension bridge across the Dardanelles began in 2017. Until...
Kadikoy is a quiet residential neighborhood on Istanbul's Asian coast, famous for its bustling fish and vegetable markets, where you can buy Turkish pizza, olives, stuffed mussels and more. Translated into Turkish, Kadikoy means "village of judges." Kadikoy was once a separate settlement when Byzantium stood behind the Bosphorus on the historic peninsula. Kadikoy's history dates back to 635 BC, Megara...
The Istanbul Marathon is an international athletics competition held in Istanbul, Turkey, first held in the year 1979. It is the only marathon in the world that spans two continents, Asia and Europe. This year's competitions include 42km and 15km races and an inline skating marathon. Each race is designed for a limited number of participants. The N Kolay 43rd Istanbul Marathon is set to be staged on...
The Basaksehir district is located on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey. It is considered one of the richest areas in Istanbul and is known as “The rich Arab neighborhood”, and is one of the most distinctive and modern districts among Istanbul's 39 districts. The district's population is predominantly young people, with those under 40 making up 40% of the population and those between the ages of...
Cannon Gate Palace is a large museum in the eastern part of Istanbul's Fatih district. It was the main residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultan. Topkapi originally called it "New Palace" to distinguish it from the Old Palace. In the 19th century, it was named Topkapi, meaning cannon gate. The palace complex is located on Cape Serraglio, a promontory overlooking the Golden Horn where the...
The Grand Bazaar or Kapalıçarşı (covered Market), is one of the oldest (over 550 years old), biggest and thriving covered markets in the world. It is by far the most visited market as it was listed as the world's most-visited tourist attraction with 91,250,000 annual visitors. The Grand Bazaar is also the center of gold and foreign exchange in Turkey. It accommodates 61 covered streets and over...