Beyazid Square
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This was built in 393 during the reign of Theodosius I as the largest square in the city. There was a gigantic triumphal arch in the center decorated by bronze bull heads, hence the name "Forum Tauri" (Square of Bulls).
A few marble blocks and column fragments have been found from the triumphal arch, which was crowned with the statue o
Galata Tower
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Built on the site of an older tower in the 14th-15th centuries, the Galata Tower offers the best view of the Golden Horn, Old Istanbul, the entrance to the Bosphorus and the Asian shore.
The tower was erected to observe the port and the city, and after being used for various purposes over the centuries, it has now reassumed its original function
The Leander's Tower
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This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance. It serves as a landmark for ships entering the Bosphorus and will be used for touristic purposes. Western sources have
SARIKISLA Military Zone
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This is a small and attractive tower built on an islet at the entrance to the Bosphorus. It is one of the symbols of Istanbul. Used in the past as a watchtower and a lighthouse, it has been preserved in its 19th Century appearance. It serves as a landmark for ships entering the Bosphorus and will be used for touristic purposes. Western sources have
Istanbul, Ciragan Kempinski Hotel
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Istanbul, Four Seasons Hotel (under restoration)
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http://www.ciragan-palace.com/default.asp?lng=2
Cengelkoy Historical "CINARALTI" Tea Garden
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http://www.ciragan-palace.com/default.asp?lng=2
Beylerbeyi Palace
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Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Bosphorus Bridge
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Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Clubs District
2006-10-24 0:10:17
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
REINA Night Club
2006-10-24 0:10:17
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Galatasaray Island
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Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Yildiz Technical University
2006-10-24 0:10:17
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Yildiz Park
2006-10-24 0:10:17
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Istanbul, Conrad Hotel
2006-10-24 0:10:17
Beylerbeyi, where the Asian pillar of the Bosphorus Bridge sits, is a pleasant district that has been reserved for palaces since the Byzantine era. Beylerbeyi Palace was built by Sultan Abdulmecid between 1861-1865 on the site of another wooden mansion. The exterior and interior decoration is a blend of Eastern, Turkish and Western motifs. The thre
Besiktas, IETT Bus Station
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Besiktas Naval Museum
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The museum is situated in Besiktas, not far from the mausoleum and statue of Barbaros Hayreddin, the famous Turkish admiral of the 16th century. The rich collections of the museum are exhibited in two buildings and the garden. The large building houses a collection of old boats, while in the smaller rooms and halls of the three-storied main buildin
Ancient Akaretler Street
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The museum is situated in Besiktas, not far from the mausoleum and statue of Barbaros Hayreddin, the famous Turkish admiral of the 16th century. The rich collections of the museum are exhibited in two buildings and the garden. The large building houses a collection of old boats, while in the smaller rooms and halls of the three-storied main buildin
Dolmabahce (Filled-Garden) Palace
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The facede of Dolmabahce Palace ,built in the mid-19th century ,
stretches for 600meters along the European shore of the Bosphorus,
( Open everyday except Monday and Thursday. 9.30 a.m-5.00 p.m)
Istanbul Swiss Hotel
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The facede of Dolmabahce Palace ,built in the mid-19th century ,
stretches for 600meters along the European shore of the Bosphorus,
( Open everyday except Monday and Thursday. 9.30 a.m-5.00 p.m)
Istanbul HiltonSA Hotel
2006-10-24 0:10:17
The facede of Dolmabahce Palace ,built in the mid-19th century ,
stretches for 600meters along the European shore of the Bosphorus,
( Open everyday except Monday and Thursday. 9.30 a.m-5.00 p.m)
Istanbul Technical University Macka Campus
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The facede of Dolmabahce Palace ,built in the mid-19th century ,
stretches for 600meters along the European shore of the Bosphorus,
( Open everyday except Monday and Thursday. 9.30 a.m-5.00 p.m)