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Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Along the Golden Horn Neighborhood Guide The Golden Horn, taking its name from its horn-shaped nature, is the stretch of water that divides the city and it used to be a bustling commercial port during the Byzantime times. With Today, the fresh water... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Etiler, Levent, and Ulus Neighborhood Guide More residential than other neighborhoods on the European side, Etiler and Ulus hold some of the most beautiful and luxurious homes located in the city. However, two of Istanbul’s most renowned restaura... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Bağdat Caddesi, Sahil Yolu, Fenerbahçe, and Kalamış Neighborhood Guide Bağdat Caddesi is the more upscale street on the Asian side where a lot of international brands have opened shop as well as restaurants and cafes. These are mostly situated in the Suadiye and Şaşkınbakkal... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Bosphorus European Side Neighborhood Guide Running along the Bosphorus on the European side of the city, the upscale neighborhoods of Ortaköy, Kuruçeşme, Arnavutköy, Bebek, Rumelihisarı, Tarabya, and Sarıyer unfurl one by one, each... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Kadıköy and Moda Neighborhood Guide Kadıköy More residential than other parts of the city, Kadıköy is well known for its crowded ferry terminals as well as bustling streets where shops and restaurants exists side by side. Kadık&o... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Nişantaşı, Teşvikiye, Akaretler Neighborhood Guide Call it the Fifth Avenue of Istanbul, Nişantaşı is where international designers and brands display their sparkling goods to the well-to-do and fashionable crowds of locals and tourists. As the wealthiest ... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Bosphorus Asian Side Neighborhood Guide When we speak about the Bosphorus facing neighborhoods of the Asian side, we are highlighting Kuzguncuk, Beylerbeyi, Çengelköy, Kandilli, Anadoluhisarı, and Kanlıca. The Asian side of Istanbul i... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Princes' Islands Neighborhood Guide One of the easiest ways to get away from the city, and certainly the cheapest, are the nine islands that compose the 'Princes' Islands,' which can be accessed via ferries from both the Europe... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Samatya and Kumkapı Neighborhood Guide Along the Marmara sea coast, Kumkapı and Samatya are the most notable neighborhoods. Kumkapı is closer to the shore, while Samatya's location is a bit more inland. Located close to the sea wall, Ku... Read More »
Feride Yalav / January 08, 2013
Beşiktaş Neighborhood Guide One of the most notable sights in Beşiktaş is the Dolmabahçe Palace with its beautifully ornate gates marking its presence along the coast and once the main administrative center of the Ottoman Empir... Read More »