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Istanbul history, Galata Bridge, European side

Galata Bridge, Connecting The Old and New City

Galata Bridge between Eminönü and Karaköy over the Golden Horn connecting the old İstanbul to Pera, Galata, Taksim, Beyoğlu area. During the Ottoman period, the bridge also had a symbolic link between the traditional and imperial city,...
Istanbul bosphorus fortress castle on the european side Rumelihisari

The Bosphorus Tour, Anadoluhisari & Rumelihisari

Anadoluhisari / Asian Side Anadoluhisarı is the fortress and the town in Beykoz district on the Asian side. Anadoluhisarı facing Rumelihisarı on the European side is located between two bridges on the Bosphorus. Anadoluhisarı was built...
Turkish food, dictionary of Turkish food www.istanbul-pedia.com

Turkish Dictionary of Food & Meals

APPETIZERS & MEZE BREAKFAST MEALS OF THE DAY Akşam yemeği Dinner. See Kahvaltı, Öğle yemeği Kahvaltı Breakfast. Öğle yemeği Lunch. MEAT Balık Fish. Ciğer Liver. Ciğer is usually cooked on a skewer (şiş) or fried and served...
Bosphorus Guide, information, Istanbul

The Bosphorus, Bogaz, Istanbul

Boğaz, The Bosphours is one of the two straits in Turkey connecting the Black Sea, Karadeniz, The Marmara, Marmara Denizi, and The Agean Sea, Ege Denizi as well as Asia and Europe. It is also called Boğaziçi in Turkish. The word Bosphorus...
Bosphorus tour, towns, places to see, things to see in Istanbul

Bosphorus Tour, Towns along the Bosphorus, European Side

Travelling along the Bosphorus, Boğaz is one of the best things to do in Istanbul. Beside the spectacular Bosphorus tour, you can also have a lovely breakfast at the cafes by the sea, walk around to see the mansions, castles and other historical...
Istanbul bosphorus fortress castle on the european side Rumelihisari

Rumelihisari, Thracian Castle

Rumelihisarı is the fortress and the town in Sarıyer between Bebek and İstinye on the European side. Rumelihisarı facing Anadoluhisarı on the Asian side is located between two bridges. It was built by Mehmet II (The Conquerer) in 1452...