Bridging East and West – Asia and Europe – Istanbul possesses a richly complicated heritage. Once the capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, this city’s prestigious history has left us with a lot of monuments to cherish. Plus, it integrates its past and present to make a unique mix of architecture; a glass skyscraper…
History Of Hagia Sophia It is the biggest church built by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed 3 times in the same location. When it was first built, it was called Big Church (Megale Ekklesia) but, after the fifth century, it was referred to as the Holy Wisdom (Hagia Sophia). It was…
Welcome to Istanbul. In this guide, we will talk about some enjoyable Bosphorus Tours Istanbul. Let’s begin…Historically and geostrategically, Istanbul is one of the most significant cities in the world. Lying between the two continents of Asia and Europe, Istanbul links the eastern and western world. Istanbul has a rich and miscellaneous history that has…
Legend Bosphorus Cruises tours in the World’s most attractive city that divides the continents of Europe and Asia. While you are in Istanbul don’t miss to make a cruise on the 20-mile (32 km) long Bosphorus. The Istanbul Bosphorus not only divides the continents it connects the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea as well. At…
The Istanbul Bosphorus is 30 km long, with a maximum width of 3.7 km at the northern entrance and a min. the width of 750 meters between the Ottoman fortifications of Anadoluhisarı and Rumeli hisarı. The Istanbul Strait, as it is often mentioned, is the narrowest navigated strait in the planet. At its narrowest point…
You can also see The Maiden’s Tower from the sea with one of the cruises, such as the The Maiden’s Tower Bosphorus Tour. The Maiden’s Tower means is Kız Kulesi in Turkish. It is also named as Leander’s Tower since the mediaeval Byzantine times. It is a tower lying on a petty islet situated at…
A sunset cruise tours istanbul is one of the best things to do in İstanbul-Turkey, which can only be topped by a Romantic Bosphorus Sunset Cruise. Start a special evening in Istanbul with that sunset cruise. Witness breathtaking views over the shimmering waters of İstanbul‘s spectacular Strait. Cruise past ornate grand villas, Ottoman palaces, mosques, and…
You can view Bebek from the sea with one of the cruises, such as the Bebek Bosphorus Tour. Bebek is a historic Istanbul neighborhood that falls within the boundaries and administration of the Beşiktaş district. It is located on Bebek Bay along the European coasts of the Istanbul Bosphorus and is surrounded by similarly affluent…
You can also view the neighborhood of Emirgan from the sea with one of the cruises, such as the Emirgan Bosphorus Tour. Emirgan is a part of the Sarıyer district in Istanbul Bosphorus, Turkey. It is a historic location on the west shore of Bosphorus north of the Second Bridge. (Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge). Visitor…
You can also view the İstinye Bay from the sea with one of the cruises, such as the Istinye Bosphorus Tour. Istinye is a neighborhood on the European side of Istanbul. It is situated between Yeniköy and Emirgan on the northwestern coast of the Bosphorus, within the district of Sarıyer. It is one of the…