Bosphorus


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

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Rumeli Feneri


Rumeli Feneri
Rumeli Feneri
Rumeli Feneri(Rumalian Light House) is located on the European side of Istanbul,where Bosphorus conjoins with

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Kilyos


Kilyos
Kilyos
This small and charming village on the Black Sea coast is famous for its sandy beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. It is situated on the European side

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Sariyer


Sariyer


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.

Tarabya


Tarabya
Tarabya
Tarabya is located on the European side of Istanbul, Bosphorus,in Sariyer.It is popular with i

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European Side


European Side
Eastern side of Bosphorus is called European side of Istanbul.Most attractive districs are Taksim, Eyup, Sariyer, Emirgan, Eminonu, Karakoy,

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Rumelikavagi


Rumelikavagi
Rumelikavagi
Rumelikavagi is located in Sariyer,on the european side of Istanbul

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Bosphorus Tour


Bosphorus Tour
Bosphorus Tour
There is Bosphorus tour which is organised by IDO( Istanbul's official ship service).It starts from Eminonu and ends at

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Istinye Park Shopping Center


Istinye Park Shopping Center


Having opened on the European side of Istanbul, district of Sariyer, in 2007, Istinye Park shopping center is to be giant shopping center with the covering area of 270.000 m2, shop area of 87.000 m2. With its different architecture, sun light system, open area with trees, nostalgic bazaar area, with l

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Mamma Mia in Istanbul


Mamma Mia in Istanbul
"Mamma Mia" on Istanbul stage this October

Mamma Mia in Istanbul
The musical, based on a book by British playwright Catherine Johnson and featuring the songs of the Swedish band ABBA, will be staged in six performances, from Octob

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De Burgh in Istanbul


De Burgh in Istanbul
The creator of the songs "Lady in Red, The Traveller " Chris De Burgh is in Istanbul on May 24th 2008, at 9Pm in Parkorman on the European side of Istanbul in Maslak,which belongs to Sariyer

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Jethro Tull in Istanbul


Jethro Tull in Istanbul
Jethro Tull in Istanbul
One of the gifts of England to world music JETHRO TULL,has 25 albumes selling over 70 millions since 1968.

Celebrating 40th anniversay of their Career, JETHRO TULL will perforrm his famous songs such as "Thick As A Brick", "To

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Sadberk Hanim Museum


Sadberk Hanim Museum
Sadberk Hanim Museum
One of the interesting mansions in Sariyer,which is a district at the European side of Bosphorus, a three

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Bosphorus Cruise


Istanbul Bosphorus


The Bosphorus Strait defines Istanbul. The main street of modern trade and boundary between continents, this narrow waterway is today lined by small fishing villages that are increasingly being absorbed into an exploding metropolis. During this full-day cruise up the Bosphorus, we will explore the geography of this urban waterway and some of the hidden architectural and cultural treasures that lie along it.

A full-day excursion on the Straits

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