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Ciragan Palace
 The best sites along the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn had been reserved for the palaces and mansions of the sultans or important personalities. Most of these, however, have disappeared in time. One of these, the large Ciragan Palace,which is located on the European coast of Istan Bosphorus
 Bosphorus is a natural strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, thus being a very strategic waterway. It was a river in the valley during the Tertiary period of the continents, which was drowned by the sea at the end of this period. It's length is 32 kilometers (20 miles) in the north to south direction, width varies between 730-3300 meters (800-3600 yards), and Kanlica
  Anadolu Feneri
  Rumeli Feneri
  Emirgan
 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 Tarabya
  Huber Pavillion
  Black Sea
  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 Riva
  Bosphorus Tour
  Julio Iglesias in Istanbul
  Julio Iglesias selling over 250 millions, having a concert May 27th at Sort Sadberk Hanim Museum
  An Istanbul Feast in the Sky
 Share delighting moments with your loved ones through an exclusive helicopter tour. Medair carries on to present visual feast to Istanbulians. You can witness the beauty of Istanbul, which is one of the most important cities in the world. The tours, which are organized at the three different routes, open with 59 Euros. The exclusive tours attract attention among Istanbulians and domestic and foreig Marmaray Project Istanbul
Project Background The idea of a railway tunnel under the Istanbul Strait was first raised in 1860. However, where the tunnel under the Istanbul Strait crosses the deepest parts of the Strait, the old-fashioned techniques would not allow the tunnel to be on or under the seabed, and therefore the design indicated a "floating" type of tunnel placed on pillars constructed on the seabed. Such ideas developed further during the following decades, and a similar design was developed in 1902 also showing a railway tunnel under the Istanbul Strait, but this design indicates a tunnel placed on the seabed. Since then, several different ideas have been tested and new te Bebek Istanbul
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 ( Maiden Tower ( Leander\'s Tower )
Maiden’s Tower (Leander’s Tower) is one of the most important historical places in Istanbul. It’s located on the entrance of the Bosphorus. There’re lots of photos about Maiden’s Tower that you can find on the net. In the past it was used as a watchtower and a lighthouse. Today it is being used for touristic purposes. It contains a restaurant and a balkony. Maiden’s Tower’s also famous for its mythological stories. There’re different myths about this tower. Ortakoy
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