The name Ortakoy means “the village in the middle”, as it is nestled between the two villages of Asrakoy and Pynarkoy. When Istanbul was captured by the Ottomans, Ortakoy was a multinational district, housing Greek, Armenian, Jewish and Turkish peoples in one territory.
A complete guide to Beyoglu Istanbul. Beyoglu known for its architecture and creative community of artists, writers, performers and media types. It is also a major business center, a popular cultural and vacation destination, and the sort of place where life never stops moving for a minute.
The Grand Bazaar or Kapalicarsi as the locals call it ,is often thought to be a tourist trap but I think it couldn’t be further from the truth . Tourist traps from my experience, are tourist activities that stage the natural environment or experience but are in fact totally fake.
What Istanbul street food everyone should try? In my opinion, it is one of the main attractions of the city. Without it, the ancient city
No visit to Istanbul is complete without a Bosphorus cruise . The Bosphorus is a strait of water in Turkey about 30 kilometers long. It
Galata Bridge in Istanbul Almost every city has its own bridge: a big impressive bridge that crosses over a river, gorge, or deep moat, or
Food and drinks in Turkey are so good , that when you visit Istanbul, you get the impression that the city is one big store
Suleymaniye Mosque is famous for it’s perfect proportions and masterfully painted interiors. It is also the most important mosque in Istanbul. Tips for visiting Süleymaniye Mosque