Istanbul - To Stay
Istanbul - To Do
Istanbul - To Eat
Istanbul - To Do
We took the boat from Ortakoy ferry terminal to Eminönü which was about a 30min scenic ride with great views.
*Pretty respectable vesserl to people move up and down the river. Check with the staff which timing vessel to catch for the right direction you're going to!*
Dolmabahçe Palace
Local Fish Market & Local Hardware Alley
Kamondo Stairs
The Aqueduct of Valens
*The Spice Bazaar gives a more welcoming vibe but there's a lot of touting from the competing stalls. The Grand Bazaar gets a little overwhelming with things repeating after.*
Nuromansync Mosque
(Located Just before the Grand Bazaar)
Yeni Cami Mosque
(Located just before the Galata Bridge)
Ortaköy Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque, also known as Büyük Mecidiye Camii, stands gracefully on
the shores of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, blending Baroque and
Neoclassical architectural styles.
Absolutely stunning. Quaint, beautiful and made iconic with its crystal chandeliers. Free to enter and picturesque inside and out along the coast of the famous Bosphorus shores. In the back drop the Temmuz Sehitler Bridge connecting the Europe and Asia sides.
Ortaköy Square 
Everywhere is selling their Kumpir, a huge baked potato with mixed fillings at about 200TL. It didn't sit too well with us. Perhaps we needed a mix of the lot to have the true positive experience. A nice space with great panoramic views and a couple of souvenir shops located on every corner.
Mini-Bosphorus cruise from Ortaköy Square
A great location to hop onto Ortaköy
ferry station (25TL/person to tap once with credit card) to either take
the public transport to where you'd wanna go or hop on a guided cruise
at about 200TL which spans an hour in the same area. We took the boat from Ortakoy ferry terminal to Eminönü which was about a 30min scenic ride with great views.
Dolmabahçe Palace
Istanbul Museum of Modern Art
Bahcesehir University
Galata Bridge and Tower
Bahcesehir University
Galata Bridge and Tower
It serves a great alternative transport and to have scenic views of the coastline and some iconic buildings.
Click here for full write up of Bosphorus Cuise by Frankie. There are many options available from private operators. This was more of the public transportation system.
You maybe interested in these other iconic ship rides.
You maybe interested in these other iconic ship rides.
- NYC free Staten Island Ferry are another fantastic way to view the city.
- HKG the famous Star Ferry Crossing.
- BNE You maybe interested in the City-Kat for public transport and great view of the city in Brisbane
- HKG the famous Star Ferry Crossing.
- BNE You maybe interested in the City-Kat for public transport and great view of the city in Brisbane
Galata Bridge
Local Fish Market & Local Hardware Alley
Click here for ABBA location of Fish market located just after crossing the Galata Bridge. After which when walking towards the Kamondo Stairs and Galata Tower brings you through very local interesting hardware and some home-ware shops.
Kamondo Stairs
Kamondo Stairs: 19th-century marvel in Istanbul's Galata district, commissioned by the Kamondo family. Ornate marble steps with wrought-iron railings connect Bankalar Caddesi and the iconic Galata Tower.
Galata Tower
The Aqueduct of Valens
The Aqueduct of Valens, built in the 4th century AD by Emperor Valens in
Istanbul, Turkey, supplied water to Constantinople. It spans 970
meters, showcasing Roman engineering, and some parts remain standing
today, adding to Istanbul's architectural heritage.
Day2
Revisit of
Blue Mosque
(Last visited 03Nov2013)
Revisit of
Blue Mosque
(Last visited 03Nov2013)
Hagia Sophia
(Last visited 03Nov2013)
(Last visited 03Nov2013)
25Euro/Person
Prices and entry have changed dramatically from its original entrance fee 25TL in Nov2023. Still magical as ever and really picturesque in the early morning with the rising sun shining in and pigeons flying freely inside this massive structure.
Click here for original posting of Hagia Sophia
Click here for original posting of Hagia Sophia
The Grand Bazaar & Egyptian Spice Bazaar
Nuromansync Mosque
(Located Just before the Grand Bazaar)
Yeni Cami Mosque
(Located just before the Galata Bridge)
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