“With Towers” One of the most conspicuous buildings on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in İstanbul is the huge military school at…
“Anchor Village” Important date: 6 January (Epiphany) when a cross is tossed into the Bosphorus to be recovered by swimmers The Bosphorus suburb…
“Selim’s Place” As you approach Kadıköy on the Asian side of İstanbul by ferry from the European side you will see to the…
North and west of Haydarpaşa/Kadıköy sprawls the vast Karacaahmet Cemetery, said to cover an area of three square km and to accommodate some…
“Quite Strange” Old name: Gyroplis Once a sleepy little fishing village and one of the few Bosphorus settlements that really deserved that romantic…
“Roman (European) Poplar” North of Sarıyer, Rumeli Kavağı is the sister of Anadolu Kavaği on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus. Together they…
In 2024 the Museum was closed for restoration. Opening hours: 9am-5pm Closed: Mondays Ticket price: TL8 (2014) Location: Beside Arasta Bazaar, Sultanahmet, İstanbul Much less visited…
“Roman (European) Lighthouse” Named after a lighthouse that has been standing on the site since at least the 16th century, Rumeli Fenerihas the…
“The Milkmen” Population: 2,500 High in the hills above Eğirdir in the Turkish Lake District Sütçüler is the sort of place you…
“The Inner Castle” The most hauntingly historical part of Antalya, Kaleiçi is a discreet haven of antiquity that wraps itself around the harbour and feels,…