When you travel to a city with a thousands of years of history, the only sure thing, is that you have endless sights to explore! At this post, we present you the top sights in Istanbul, that you defin[...]

The word 'theatre', derives from the ancient Greek θέατρον, which means a place "to observe", "to watch", "to been seen". Accordin[...]

Summer is the best season of the year! The sun is shining, the day time lasts longer and everyone seems happier. In Istanbul, due to the Mediterranean climate, the hot weather starts from May and last[...]

Although Istanbul is one of the major cities worldwide, offering endless choices for sightseeing, we created for you a 3-day itinerary, so you can explore the city while you are looking to invest in r[...]

On a sunny winter day in İstanbul, perhaps the most beautiful thing you can do would be to go to a nearby getaway spot. So, let’s look at Polonezköy which is both close to the city of [...]

Silivri is a very fertile place in terms of cattle farming because it is close to the Thrace region. Hence, it is famous for its meatballs. Here are the top-5 restaurants which make delicious meatball[...]

Silivri which is one of the Istanbul’s districts is preferred by vacationers. Previously known as the ancient town of ‘Selymbria’ or ‘Selybri’ the city has maintained[...]

There is a new generation of coffee makers who pick the seeds of the coffee they serve individually and with great care.  Most of them roast their seed on site. Thanks to the emergence of this ge[...]

Nişantaşı Brasserie Since the day it was opened, Nişantaşı Brasserie is a live place which is full everyday and every hour. People from Nişantaşı celebrities and naturally magazine pho[...]

Kucukcekmece is one of the hidden treasures of Istanbul, located at the western side of the city between the Kucukcekmece lagoon and the Sea of Marmara. The rivers of Sazlidere, Eskinoz and Nakkas tha[...]

One of the more recently urbanized provinces of Istanbul is  Cekmekoy, the beautiful self-sufficient town on the Anatolian side. The municipality was founded in 2008, due to the rapid transformat[...]

Buyukcekmece is one of the most peaceful suburban areas on the western side of Istanbul, surrounded by the Sea of Marmara and Buyukcekmece Lake. It’s been home to many archaic civilizations from[...]

This western province of Istanbul represents the true meaning of the saying “city within a city.” The name comes from the large plains in the area. Although what was initially known as the[...]

Bagcilar has the highest population density among all of Istanbul's provinces. This is mostly due to domestic migration, especially from Eastern Turkey. Spread across a 22km2 area with 22 neighbor[...]

One of the most interesting and lively districts on the European side is Zeytinburnu. It was a fortress under the Byzantine name, Strongylon, built to protect the city from invasions. It became home[...]

Pendik is one of the two provinces of Istanbul located by the Gulf of İzmit, which is home to many summer resorts and diverse nature as well as a big industrial area. Pendik was a fishing village a[...]

Maltepe, one of the provinces on the Anatolian side along the gorgeous coastline of the Sea of Marmara, is located between the upscale district of Bostancı and the trending zone of Kartal along the[...]

Kağıthane is one of the oldest and most central districts of Istanbul on the European side, located on the hills of a river, which used to flow towards Golden Horn. Its beautiful gardens, cute col[...]

   Ranking in the top 10 provinces in Istanbul's Quality of Life Index, is the large province of Eyüp spread over a 242 km2 area. Mostly an inland province that stretches northwa[...]

Bakırköy is one of the oldest and most strategically important provinces of Istanbul, located between the Sea of Marmara and the D-100 highway on the European side of Istanbul. The history of [...]

Kartal is one the suburban areas of Istanbul, close to the Gulf of Izmit on the Anatolian side, neighboring to Pendik and Maltepe along the shore. It was a fishing village called Kartalimen during t[...]

The great province of Fatih covers the entire 15.5 km2 area also known as the historical peninsula. This area has been the capital of Constantinople during the Byzantium Empire and Istanbul, during [...]

Twenty years ago, nobody would have expected Ataşehir to become one of the most upscale zones of the city. It used to be a suburban area on the Anatolian side, a place that people were unwilling to v[...]

A green and authentic province awaits you at the end of a five-minute boat trip from Beşiktaş. Üsküdar is one of the oldest residential neighborhoods of Istanbul, presenting a perfect blen[...]

As part of our series, we continue to provide helpful information about Istanbul's provinces. Today we will focus on Şişli, one of the city's most famous commercial and residential centers[...]

If you want to stay close to the city and enjoy the Bosphorus and the Black Sea with the green forests behind you, Sarıyer is the place to be. It was used as a summer retreat area and hunting lodge[...]

Welcome to the liveliest province of the Anatolian side of Istanbul. This historical district is one of the most developed areas of Istanbul, having it all from gorgeous Bosphorus views and an amazing[...]

Whether you’re just visiting the city or planning to invest in Istanbul, it may come in handy to understand how the city is divided into 39 provinces, each with its own municipality. These provi[...]

Beyoğlu, or Pera as it used to be called, is probably the most special province in Istanbul. Although the Old City was once the heart of Istanbul, these days that place has become Beyoğlu, especiall[...]

Along the Bosphorus coastal road on the Anatolian side, there lies a beautiful province with a natural and historical allure. Neighboring the Üsküdar province it is the gate towards the Bl[...]

Kanal Istanbul is the project name, given to an artificial sea-level channel, which will connect the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. The government first announced the project in 2011, calling it t[...]

The satellite towns of Istanbul are designed as self-sustaining entities, built in suburban areas for everyone who wants to live comfortably and safely in a relaxed and green environment with their fa[...]

Although housing estates are mostly a 20th century thing, Istanbul boasts some of the most beautiful late 19th century (turn of the century) apartment buildings, some of which are still intact, habita[...]

Any newcomer to Istanbul would agree that one of the most enchanting things about the city is its unique silhouette or skyline. The fusion of its mosques, minarets, the Bosphorus and modern buildings [...]

If you are a cat-lover, who has just arrived in Istanbul for the first time, prepare to be pleasantly surprised. Because this is a city owned by cats. No, really. Since Ottoman times, cats have been b[...]

Although Istanbul may strike some as a concrete jungle, there are many ways to escape into nature if you know where they are. From public parks to expansive forests, Istanbul’s precious green se[...]

Istanbul is a city that can be equally exciting, whether you discover it on your own or take one of the many available tours. However, none of them quite comes close to the Magnificent Istanbul Tour. [...]

Have you ever wondered why the Bosphorus has always been an inspiration for people all around the world? Why have many travelers chosen the Bosphorus? The Bosphorus is a very unique strait which hosts[...]

Having hosted empires across the centuries, lying both over Europe and Asia, Istanbul is one of the world’s greatest metropolises. The city bears the glorious traces of its long and colorful his[...]

Architecture and History In Şişli While Şişli is not off the beaten track it is not the most visited tourist area. That is not to say it does not have an interesting history or places to visit.[...]

Şişli is an attractive and bustling area of Istanbul, that although not on the sea is near enough for easy access being at the European end of the Bosphorus Bridge linking the Europe and Asian sides[...]

Only got Limited Time in Istanbul? Then Don’t Miss These! Everything that Istanbul has to offer cannot be seen or done in a week; or even a year for that matter. The sheer size of the city an[...]

Spend Some Time Getting to Know Anatolian Istanbul Landing at the Sabiha Gökçen International Airport means you have arrived on the Asian side of Istanbul. Alternatively travel across t[...]

Exploring the streets of Istanbul The size of Istanbul means it can be explored numerous times and still find somewhere new; getting lost is easy and fun although can be frustrating if you want to [...]