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| Uskudar was founded at the intersection of Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus, at the end of Asian Side, in the deep valley open to the sea consisting of hills at both sides, forming boundaries with Kadikoy, Beykoz and Umraniye. The county is 36 square kilometers, and the land of Uskud |
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The first of the seven hills on the promontory has been the most important and dynamic part of Istanbul in all ages. When the city was first founded, the acropolis was a typical Mediterranean trading center surrounded by city walls. This trading center was enlarged and rebuilt during Roman times. The most prominent bu |
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Kadikoy is a large and populous cosmopolitan district on the Anatolian side of Istanbul, on the shore of the Sea of Marmara, facing the historic city centre on the European side of the Bosphorus. Kadikoy is a residential and commercial distric |
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Situateded in the section of Istanbul known as the historical peninsula, Eminonu is encircled with the Golden Horn from the North, the Sea of Marmara from the South, the Bosphorus |
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Cengelkoy is one of the most attractive districts of Uskudar,which is placed between Vanikoy and Beylerbeyi.Until 1960's Greek people were located in this Bosphorus village.Today the traces of traditional Bosphorus life can be recognized in Cengelkoy.It is one of the old |
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Beylerbeyi is one of the most attractive districts in Uskudar,between Cengelkoy and Kuzguncuk.During Byzantine era it was called Stavros.Beylerbeyi is one of the traditional Bosphorus villages,on Asian side |
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Salacak is one of the most attractive districts of Uskudar,on the coast of Bosphorus,between Semsipasa and Harem.It is located across The Maiden's Tower .Some of the attraction points of Salacak are, Maiden's Tower,Mosque and fountain,made by the o |
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| Kuzguncuk is a district of Uskudar, on the Asian side of Istanbul. It is one of the two |
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The Golden Horn (Turkish: Halic) is an inlet of the Bosphorus dividing the city of Istanbul and forming a natural harbor.
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This was built in 393 during the reign of Theodosius I as the largest square in Istanbul.It situated is in Eminonu district. There was a gigantic triumphal arch in the center decorated by bronze bull heads, hence the name "Forum Tauri" (Square of Bulls).Also it is called Freedom Square.
A few marble blocks and column fragments have been found from the triumphal arch, w |
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The great Camlica Hill stands about four kilometers east of Uskudar and can be reached by car. It is the taller of the twin peaks of Mount Bulgurlu, the highest point in the vicinity of Istanbul, 267 meters above sea level. It has a small teahouse in the midst of the pine grove which gives the peak its name.
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| Kanlica is one of the most attractive distcticts of Anatolian side of Istanbul,in Beykoz |
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Besiktas is a district of Istanbul, located on the European side of the city, by the coast of the Bosphorus.
Besiktas district council administers a number of communities running up the Bosphorus on the European side |
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Taksim Square (Turkish: Taksim Meydani) situated in the European part of Istanbul,in Beyoglu district,is a major shopping, tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. It is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, and is the |
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Beyoglu is a district located on the European side of Istanbul, separated from the old city (historic peninsula of Constantinople) by the Golden Horn. It was known as Pera in the Middle Ages, and this name remained in common use until the early 20th century and the establishment of the Tu |
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| Nisantasi is a distict in Istanbul,Sisli,where usually rich people are living at.Center of Nisantasi is the cross road where Vali Konagi street and Tesvikiye streets join,and it includes the parts near to the Vali Konagi st |
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Beykoz is a district in the suburbs of Istanbul, Turkey at the upper end of the Bosphorus on the Anatolian side. Beykoz includes everything from the streams of Kucuksu and Goksu (just before Anadolu Hisari) up to the opening of the Bosphoru |
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Emirgan is located on the European Side of Istanbul,in Sariyer district.It is famous for its cafes on the shore of Marmara Sea and the large city park on the slopes behind it. The Verifier Yahsi (seaside mansion) on the shore and the pavilions inside the park that serve as cafes |
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When the road following the shore takes a turn after Tarabya, the opening of the Bosphorus to the Black Sea becomes visible for the first time. Starting from here, the shore is lined with old mansions belonging to embassies or individuals and fish restaurants all the way into the Sariyer district. |
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| Tarabya is located on the European side of Istanbul, Bosphorus,in Sariyer.It is popular with its fish |
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| Anadolukavagi is located in Asian side of Istanbul,in Beykoz.It is popular with its fig and drinking wate |
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| Rumelikavagi is located in Sariyer,on the european side of Istanbul |
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| Tophane is located in Beyoglu,on the European side of Istanbulon the coast of Bosphorus.It was an |
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Polonezkoy(Adampol)is a small village which is located on the asian side of Istanbul,in Beykoz.Its green nature,is the attraction point of the village.
In 1772 Austria, Russia and Prussia have singed a treatment for sharing out Poland between each other. On the other side, Ottoman Empire have never accepted Poland's breaking down. W |
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With its nature, Goksu and Yesilcay Rivers that flow on two sides, very blue sea of Black sea it faces and very delicious fishes, Agva is a natural miracle that is on the northeast of Istanbul.It is as popular as Riva and Polonezkoy for as being a silent and relaxing holiday |
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Galata or Galatae is a district in Istanbul, the largest city of Turkey. Galata is located at the northern shore of the Golden Horn, the inlet which separates it from the historic peninsula of old Constantinople. The Golden Horn |
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The Hippodrome of Constantinople (Turkish: Sultanahmet Meydani) was a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire and the largest city in Europe. Today it is a square named Sultanahmet Meydani ( Sultan Ahmet Square |
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Ortakoy (literally Middle Village in Turkish) is a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Besiktas district of Istanbul, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.
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Balat is known as a Jewish quarter--with a small Armenian population-- dating back to the Byzantine period. Balat's winding streets provided a meeting ground for navigators, seafarers, street vendors and porters. Following the earthquake of 1894 and a series of fires that affected not only the neighbourhood but whole city of Istanbul, the social structure of Balat underwent significant changes: The wealthiest section of the inhabitan |
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| Because of the location of the Greek Patriarchate and the Orthodox Church, Fener was dominantly a Greek neighbourhood since the Byzantine period. In the 17th century, Fener became the residence of upper classes and the bourgeoisie with its hewn stone buildings and richly ornamented house facades. During the Ottoman period, an important segment of Greeks who lived in Fener, who were well-educated and fluent in several languages, held high government positions as interpreters or diplomats. D |
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| Harem is a neighbourhood in the Anatolian part of Istanbul. Belonging to the Uskudar district,next to Salacak i |
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Karakoy, the modern name for the ancient Galata, is a commercial neighborhood in the Beyoglu district of Istanbul, located at the northern part of the Golden Horn mouth on the European side of Bosphorus.
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The district of Fatih is located in the south of Istanbul;neighbour to Eminonu and along the cost of Golden Horn in asian side . Since Bysantium and Ottoman Period, Fatih has always been a center or the Empires and had significance roles. The district gets its name from Soltan Mehmet the Conqueror. The |
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| Bebek is one of the wealthiest neighbourhoods of Istanbul. It is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus and is surrounded by other wealthy districts such as Arnavutkoy, Etiler and Rumeli Hisari. It falls within the boundaries of Besiktas district of Istanbul. The direct translation of the word "Bebek" into Turkish is "Baby".Bebek was a popular residential district under the Ottoman rule. It's population reflected the multi-diverse society which is still visible today in Bebek's historic buildings.Bebek is also home to Bogazici Üniversitesi (The Bo |
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Anadoluhisari (Anatolian Castle) is a fortress located in Istanbul, Turkey on the Anatolian (Asian) side of the Bosporus, which also gives its name to the quarter around it. It was built between 1393 and 1394 by the Ottoman sultan Bayezid I "The Thunderbolt" as part of his preparations for the Second Ottoman Siege of Constantinople, which took place in 1395.
Anadoluhisari, constructed on an area of 7,000 m2, is situated at the n |
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A breathtaking lifetime experience to watch the precious relics of three world dominating empires Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman which Istanbul has been the capital.A unique link between east and west, between past and present.The only chance to enjoy watching Europe and Asia when you are flying over the Bosphorus.
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Istanbul’s new address for contemporary art, Tophane is undergoing a transformation. For those who want to observe the process, now is the time.
She’s late, and unfamiliar with the area... Now which street was that gallery on? She looks around for someone to ask and approaches a friendly looking quiltmaker, the only person who seems not to be in a hurry at this hour when the others have already lowered their shutters. “Excuse me, there’s suppos |
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| An important touristic site, possessing great natural, historical and cultural values, is Adiyaman, situated in the southeastern part of Turkey. At an altitude of 669 m, the land is mountainous, the extensions of the Taurus Mountains covering the northern side. T |
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Mountain Ararat
Mount Ararat (Turkish: Agri Dagi) is a snow-capped, dormant volcanic cone in Turkey. It has two peaks: Greater Ararat (the tallest peak in Turkey, and the entire Armenian plateau with an elevation of 5,137 m (16,854 ft)) and Lesser Ararat (with an elevation of 3,896 m (12,782 ft) |
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Konya turns on a show every December with the Mevlâna Festival, to honour Rumi, Islam’s greatest mystic poet.
Location: Sports stadium, Konya, Turkey
Dates: 10–17 December
Level of Participation: low – be mesmerised as the dervishes whirl
In the Islamic world the 13th-century Sufi poet Celaleddin Rumi, or Mevlâna (Our Guide), is all but considered a saint. One of the world’s great mystic philosopher |
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Mount Erciyes with an elevation of 3917 m. stands within the provincial boundaries of Kayseri. This mountain at the same time is the fifth biggest mountain of Turkey. It is suggested that the name of Mount Erciyes was derived from the greek word “Erkiyos” meaning white.
If the weather is clear, there is a stunning view of an area stretching from Cappadocia to the Taurus mountains from the top of the Mount Erciyes . There is a mo |
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Hattusas, otherwise called “Bogazkoy” is within the boundaries of Corum. Hattusas, known as the capitol of the Great Hittite Empire and Yazilikaya were first discovered in 1834.
Between 1835-1894 individual studies were carried out by several foreign archaeologists and from 1906 on excavation works were started by the German Archaeology Institute and the German Eastern Cultures Research Center. Four gates on the 7 km long city wall and temple |
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The Old Izmir settlement , 10 kilometers away from the city center is located within the boundaries of Bayrakli township. The settlement which is also known as Tepekule was first inhabited in 3000 BC.
Later the city was invaded by the Aiolos in 1100 BC and by the Ions in 950 BC. The eighth century BC is rather important for the city of Smyrna. Homeros, the author of the epic poem Iliada and Odyssey lived and wrote his epic poems here. The city which |
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| The monastery on the road between Trabzon and Erzurum is also known as Virgin Mary Monastery. According to a legend the monastery was built in 412 AD upon request of Mary from Barnabas and his nephew to build a monastery. It is known that this monastery was enlarged during the reign of Emperor Justinianus. Although it is supposed that the name Sumela stems from the dark hues of the mountain valley , another opinion is that the word Sumela is an adjective used for Mary |
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The Yenikapi site, located in the Istanbul neighborhood of the same name, was first revealed in 2004 during the construction of a subterranean rail line and station for a new rail link between Europe and Asia. Archaeologists from the Istanbul Archaeological Museums quickly realized they were looking at the ancient harbor of Theodosius, one of Constantinople's trade harbors, built during the reign of Theodosius (AD 379-395). A major trade center |
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