Istanbul Off The Beaten Path

  • Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, TR
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  • Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, TR
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  • Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, TR
      Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, TR
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Most Viewed Off The Beaten Path in Istanbul

  • Asian side, Istanbul

    1. Asian side

    The notable high street of the Asian part of Istanbul, the "Baghdad Avenue", runs through Göztepe. The city park of Göztepe is the largest green area along Baghdad Avenue covering 10,000 m2. It is...   more
  • bosphorus boat trip, Istanbul

    2. bosphorus boat trip

    Having a "Boat Trip" on The Bosphorus is one of the must's of a Istanbul visit as you will have so many options to start with ... Most tours usually start / end at the Karakoy and Eminonu ports,...   more
  • hammam, Istanbul

    3. hammam

    This historic hamam in "Tophane" is one of Istanbul’s most beautiful and has only recently reopened after years of restoration. Contemporary "Turkish Hamams" find themselves in a difficult position....   more
  • theodosian (city) wall, Istanbul

    4. theodosian (city) wall

    The Walls of Constantinople are a series of defensive stone walls that have surrounded and protected the city of Constantinople, Istanbul ... With numerous additions and modifications during their...   more
  • Ortakoy, Istanbul

    5. Ortakoy

    Ortakoy is a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Besiktas district of the city located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus. One of the most visited spots of the city...   more
  • Rumeli Hisari, Istanbul

    6. Rumeli Hisari

    Rumelihisarı is a fortress located in the Sariyer district of the city on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus. It gives the name of the quarter around it. It was built by the Ottoman...   more
  • Chora church Museum (Kariye ), Istanbul

    7. Chora church Museum (Kariye )

    First thing I suggest u is to provide high gig mem cards for ur digital camera, as u gonna shoot A LOT of photos there in the Chora Museum ... :) The fresks, wall, ceiling every corner of the Museum...   more
  • old houses, Istanbul

    8. old houses

    I noticed there was a category for 'old houses' so I thought I'd make a tip. You will certainly see plenty of them if you wander the streets of Cankurtaran, a few minutes' walk seawards from Ayia...   more
  • Bosphorus zoo, Istanbul

    9. Bosphorus zoo

    There is sort of a modern zoo 35km away from Istanbul....They call it bird paradise and botanic garden. But it is not easy to get there. First go to bus terminal 'ESENLER' (take a cab) , The bus...   more
  • the Roman Aqueduct, Istanbul

    10. the Roman Aqueduct

    The Valens Aqueduct (Bozdogan Kemeri) is a Roman aqueduct which was the major water-providing system of the Eastern Roman capital of Constantinople (modern Istanbul, Turkey). Completed by Roman...   more
  • Sunken Palace Cistern, Istanbul

    11. Sunken Palace Cistern

    En las guias aparecen muchos sitios para visitar en Estambul, pero uno que no hay que perderse, aparte de los importantes, es la Cisterna de la Basílica de Yerebatan. La combinacion del sonido del...   more
  • smoking nargileh, Istanbul

    12. smoking nargileh

    There are many places around sultanahmet to enjoy some nargileh. And when in Turkey, do as the Turks right? Try some nargileh, it is quite fun. Ask the waiter to demonstrate some tricks for you,...   more
  • Galata Tower, Istanbul

    13. Galata Tower

    Galata Tower , XIV century Genoese tower 67 meters height is a best place to see the sunset in Istanbul. From there you can see most of the areas of this huge city. Europe and Asia, the Golden Horn...   more
  • Ulus Park, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    14. Ulus Park, Istanbul, TR

    A beautiful park at "Ulus" district, high above hill point from which u can have a wonderful view of the Bosphorus. ...Enjoying the Bosphorus view is never...   more
  • Fatih Monument and Park, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    15. Fatih Monument and Park, Istanbul, TR

    "Fatih Sultan Mehmet - The Conquere" has a monument as memorial at the "Fatih" district of the city in Old Town.His tomb is in "Fatih Mosque" which you can read...   more
  • Sahaflar Carsisi, "Book Bazaar", Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    16. Sahaflar Carsisi, "Book Bazaar", Istanbul, TR

    Sahaflar Carsisi, "the second hand book bazaar", stands in the old courtyard between Beyazid Mosque and Grand Bazaar. It's one of the oldest markets of Istanbul...   more
  • Sun Clocks, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    17. Sun Clocks, Istanbul, TR

    During your walks through the old city of İstanbul you will come across a lot of Sun clocks. They are mostly mounted on the walls of the mosques,...   more
  • Arboretum, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    18. Arboretum, Istanbul, TR

    Arboretum in Istanbul is a huge area of Botanical Garden, actually build up for scientific study, but also available for the visit of the citizens. There are...   more
  • Ihlamur Kasri Palace, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    19. Ihlamur Kasri Palace, Istanbul, TR

    Ihlamur Palace (Ihlamur Kasrı), is a former imperial Ottoman summer palace located in Besiktas, Istanbul. It was constructed during the reign of Sultan...   more
  • Delicious "Street Food" in Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    20. Delicious "Street Food" in Istanbul, TR

    Turkey is surrounded by seas which contain a large variety of fish. Fish are grilled, fried or cooked slowly by the buğulama (poaching) method....   more
  • Japanese Garden, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    21. Japanese Garden, Istanbul, TR

    Baltalimani is a Bosphorus village of Istanbul on the European side, between Emirgan and Rumeli Hisari. It is home to a "Japanese Garden". Shimonoseki, Japan is...   more
  • Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, TR, Istanbul

    22. Energy Museum, SantralIstanbul, TR

    Santral Istanbul Energy Museum on the "Bilgi University" campuses and entrance is free and even has a free service bus from Taksim Square. "Santral" comes from...   more
  • Yenikoy Panagia Church, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    23. Yenikoy Panagia Church, Istanbul, TR

    The earliest source of the church on Koybasi Street is the list that the Clerk Paulus of Jerusalem Patriarchate prepared in 1652. The church, which was known as...   more
  • Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    24. Defterdar Ibrahim Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, TR

    Defterdar Ibrahim Pasa Mosque is located at Kurucesme - Ortakoy district, just right at the seaside of Bosphorus, as you can feel to be able to touch the...   more
  • Flower Market, Istanbul, TR, Istanbul

    25. Flower Market, Istanbul, TR

    Almost every neighborhood of Istanbul has its own open market on a set day of the week. An integral part of İstanbul culture, market day is both a social...   more

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