Asian Side

Eastern side of the Bosphorus is called Asian side of Istanbul.Most attractive districts are Beykoz, Uskudar, Kadikoy, Moda, Bostanci, Pendik and Princes's islands.Ususally A

European Side

Eastern side of Bosphorus is called European side of Istanbul.Most attractive districs are Taksim, Eyup, Sariyer, Emirgan, Eminonu, Karakoy, Bebek, Kabata

Black Sea

The Black Sea is an inland sea between southeastern Europe and the Anatolian peninsula (Turkey) and is ultimately connected to the Atlantic Ocean via the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas and various straits. The Bosphorus st

Marmara Sea

The Sea of Marmara (Turkish: Marmara Denizi), also known as the Sea of Marmora or the Marmara Sea, and in the context of classical antiquity as Propontis ,is the inland sea that connects the Black Sea to the Aegean Sea, thus separating the Asian part of Turkey from its European part

What to do in Istanbul

Sultanahmet Topkapi Palace

Open between 9.30 am and 5 pm, closed on Tuesdays, entrance 3 US$ for the palace and 1,50 US$ for the Harem.

This is of course a sight which is not to miss. Try to go there first thing in the morning. Once inside you also need separate tickets for the harem. Buy this ticket as soon as you get inside, because entrance is limited there (o