General Information about Bosphorus
Literally, ''Bosphorus'' comes from two Greek words. ''Bous'' in Greek means ''bull'' and ''Phorus'' in Greek means ''gate''.
Galata Bridge & Galata Tower
The Galata Bridge spans across the Golden Horn, connecting the ancient peninsula to Galata
Karakoy & Tophane
These two areas of Istanbul were always important in the course of history
Dolmabahce Palace
Built between the years 1843-1856, Dolmabahçe Palace was the final residence of the Ottoman royal family.
Besiktas District & Navy Museum
Besiktas, a his.toric district in Istanbul, boasts numerous prestigious educational institutions and thriving business quarters
Ciragan Palace & Ortakoy District - Mosque
Çırağan means ligths. The palace was built in the 19th century as a secondary residence for the members of the royal family
Bosphorus Bridge
The idea of building a mega bridge connecting Asia and Europe dates back to the late 19th century
The Galatasaray Island
The small island located near the shore was originally a collection of rocks protruding from the surface
Bebek District
The name of this famous part of the Bosphorus has an interesting meaning in Turkish
Rumeli Fortress
Rumeli Fortress is a 500 years old building that's known as the fortress that cut the Bosphorus.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as FSM Bridge, is a suspension bridge that connects the European and Asian sides of Istanbul
Anadolu Fortress
Anadolu Fortress is a historical castle located on the Asian side of Istanbul
Kucuksu Pavilion
Kucuksu Pavilion is a historical palace located in Istanbul
Kuleli Military High School
Kuleli Military High School, located on the European side of Istanbul, has a long history of providing quality military education to young men in Turkey
Beylerbeyi Palace
Beylerbeyi Palace, located on the Asian side of Istanbul, is one of the most beautiful and well-preserved examples of Ottoman architecture in Turkey.
Uskudar District
Uskudar is one of the densely populated areas of the Asian side of Istanbul.
Maiden´s Tower
Maybe the most nostalgic, poetic, and even mythical place in Istanbul is the Maiden's Tower