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Asian side of Istanbul
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Off the Beaten Path in Istanbul: Asian side tips and photos posted by real travelers and Istanbul locals.
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Asian side: Sitting on the Asian Shore.....
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  • By caffeine_induced78 on March 27, 2004
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  • what Turksih women look like (generalization) - Istanbul
    what Turksih women look like
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    by caffeine_induced78
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    I was sitting on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus - somewhere between Uskudar and Salacak. I was watching the ships, the current, and the birds. Three women sat down about 10 meters away from me. One kept looking at me and smiling, I smiled back. Some forms of communication are just universal. She sat next to me and things turned awkward. She spoke maybe 20 words in English. I spoke two in Turkish. "Evet" and "Chai" will not get you very far. A women came by selling flowers and so I bought one for her. I took her picture. We are back to a universal language. Those friendships that last five minutes, those experiences that stay with us for a lifetime. In my mind you are all so scattered around the world for me. Those that are and those that will be.

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    Asian side: KIZKULESi DEniz Restaurant
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  • By KIZGINdamdakiKedi on May 19, 2004
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  • KIZ kulesi - Istanbul
    KIZ kulesi
    by KIZGINdamdakiKedi
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    mostly of traveler are missing the Maiden Tower in Istanbul. Which is middle(almost) of the bosphorus.Close to Uskudar(asia side) since 2001 they made restoration and you can have dinner or breakfast there. they have live music and a boat which will take you there in 5 min. ;-) my suggestion is having breakfast with freash air and incredible view !!

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    Asian side: Kadikoy - real Istanbul life
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  • By TheTurkishBrit on December 21, 2003
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  • Kadikoy harbour - Istanbul
    Kadikoy harbour
    by TheTurkishBrit
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    Once over the shock of the monstrousness of the pink theatre as you step off the ferry, cross over into the labryinth of small streets that is the heart of Kadikoy. This is where Istanbullus shop, enjoy and meet friends. The cobbled streets are lined with bookstores, art galleries,jewellers, cake shops, clothes stores.... and cafes. Climb higher up the hill into the maze and you will discover antique and craft shops. The market is buzzing and colourful with stalls and shops specialising in different types of local food. Look out for the honey shop, the fish shops, and the olive oil shop and best of all the marzipan shop! Take the ferry from Eminonu, Karakoy or Besiktas.

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    Asian side: Suadiye
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  • Updated By H-TownJourneyman on February 11, 2007
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  • A View Of The Sea & Princes' Islands From Suadiye - Istanbul
    A View Of The Sea & Princes'
    Islands From Suadiye
    by H-TownJourneyman, 1 more photos
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    Suadiye is a lovely neighborhood located along the Sea of Marmara, just south of Kadiköy. It is a very upscale area of Istanbul, with many beautiful homes and apartment complexes, as well as lots of fashionable shopping and eating spots along Bagdat Caddesi, a popular street in the area. The views of the sea are what inpressed me the most. There are some great sights of the Princes' Islands from beyond the beach here. The sidewalk along the shore is an excellent place for a stroll by the sea. Suadiye can easily be reached by taking a ferry to Bostanci.


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    Asian side: take a tram and go to Moda
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  • By hokomoko on April 20, 2004
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  • Moda tram /Istanbul-Turkey - Istanbul
    Moda tram /Istanbul-Turkey
    by hokomoko
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    As most of people may know Istanbul is landed on two continents and I am living in Kadikoy Asian side. If you are in Istanbul take a ferry from Eminonu or Karakoy and come to Kadikoy than take the tram 20 go to Moda and beside the seaside eat yr famous ice cream named "Moda Dondurmasi".........

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    Asian side: Yuvacik dam and Inonu valley.
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  • Updated By Tdiver on May 14, 2007
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  • Yuvacik Dam. - Istanbul
    Yuvacik Dam.
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    Around an hour and a half down the coast to the west is Izmit,take the turn off for Izmit otogar/Yalova.From the turnpike take 1st left signed,keep going heading D130 signed Yalova.Just after sign turn off for Kullar.Keep going to PetrolOfisi gas station and turn left before the bridge.Keep going until Kullar stadyum sign and turn right.Go through Kullar to the left of the Mosque and turn left just before Saglik Bakanligi building on the left.Head up to Yuvacik.In Yuvacik turn left just past green Mosque,signed Yuvacik baraji,it's on a building.Road twist through the back streets.Go up right side of dam.Great scenery and great picnic areas from past the headwater.At the head water are a couple of river fish(alabalik)restaurants also a couple of nice ones on the way just past the dam. The Inonu valley signposted after the headwater is quiet and great for picnics also wild flower and fungi. Area good for hiking and walking found ceps on my last visit.

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    Asian side: Anadolu Hisari.
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  • Updated By Tdiver on May 26, 2007
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  • Anadolu Hisari,Istanbul. - Istanbul
    Anadolu Hisari,Istanbul.
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    Tourists pass this quaint little corner of Istanbul on their way up to Anadolu Kavagi but rarely stop,which is a shame as there are few small local restaurants around the area, Dere Balik in the photographs is almost set in the walls. Built by Sultan Beyazid I in the 1390's as part of his preparations against siege on the narrowest point of the Bosphorus and to control the shipping.The Barbican was added by Sultan Mehmet II in 1452. Alas you can't get into the Barbican and some of the surrounding walls were knocked down to make way for the coast road. Currently working on the sidewalks and road so a bit dusty. You can catch a ferry from the European side in a couple of places,Bebek and Arnavutkoy being the closest 2 from Sultanahmet. There is also a local ferry pier at Kucuksu but unsure of times but is probably nearer to walk from, 5 minutes, also from Bebek. Check out the times HERE

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    Asian side: Uskadar
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  • Updated By leffe3 on November 14, 2002
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  • Asian side - Istanbul
    by leffe3
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    Uskadar is on the Asian side of the Bospherous. As there are few obvious sights on this side, many only take the ferry trip across to experience 'Asia'. But its worth simply wandering round the streets, stumbling across mosques, local food markets and, perhaps even more rewarding, the famed wooden buildings that have not been restored (many into hotels) as they have in the Sultanhamet area of the city. You will also see considerably more Turks than tourists simply going about their business. Combine the trip with the fantastic Kanaat Lokantasi restaurant or fish onone of the boats bobbing around on the Bospherous.

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    Asian side: Moda
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  • Updated By H-TownJourneyman on February 12, 2007
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  • Moda - Istanbul
    Moda
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    Moda is a beautiful district of Istanbul, situated along the Sea of Marmara near Kadiköy on the Asian side. The mood in the area here is quite in contrast to the big city-life of Istanbul, very tranquil and laid-back. On the hill above the sea there are several great cafes to have a bite to eat, and the Tea Garden located here is a one of the best places in the whole city to converse with friends over a glass of hot tea. Sunsets here are spectacular! We watched the sun dip beyond the horizon from one of the park benches here, simply amazing! Like the one along Istiklal Caddesi in Taksim, there is an old-fashioned tram that runs in a loop through Moda and Kadiköy. If you take a ferry to Kadiköy, you can hop right on this tram near the landing and take it to Moda, and then back again when you are ready to leave. Moda is one of my favorite places that i visited in Istanbul, definately worth a visit!


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    Asian side: Kerpe,Kefken and surrounds.
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  • Updated By Tdiver on March 27, 2006
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  • The stack at Kerpe - Istanbul
    The stack at Kerpe
    by Tdiver, 4 more photos
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    2 hours more or less 150 km away from Istanbul on the black sea coast is this fairly secluded,quiet and relatively unspoilt part.Water is great for swimming and lots of unspoilt bays for picnics and relaxing.Head towards Izmit,turn off for Kandira and keep going north.Kerpe is relaxed to Istanbuls crazy.Just a bit further up the coast to the east is Kefken,red cliff/rocks,great at sunset.

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