Tag: selfguidedistanbultour

  • viewistanbul: Safir Kule (Sapphire Sky Deck)

    Istanbul Sapphire is the 17th tallest building in Europe, after The Shard in London Bridge. It stands out as the best place to view Istanbul from above. The building has a total of 66 floors and a height of 261 meters. Constructed as both a shopping mall and a residence, it is located on Buyukdere…

  • historyistanbul: Kız Kulesi (Maiden’s Tower)

    This elegant structure, the symbol of Üsküdar, stands at the mouth of the Bosphorus, just 200 meters from the shore. According to an old legend, the mythological hero Leandros was in love with Hero, a priestess of Aphrodite (Venus) who lived in the city of Sestos on the European side of the Hellespont (today’s Dardanelles).…

  • From Topkapı to Your Table: Ottoman Royal Cuisine👑

    The sultans of the Ottoman Empire, who succeeded in making their name known to the world, are not only fascinating for their war policies but also for their eating habits. Let’s take a look at the Palace Kitchen together! Make sure you’re not too hungry!😊 Or just get a ticket! Straight to Istanbul!✈️ In the…

  • How to Make a Perfect Turkish Coffee?☕

    The pride of Turkish coffee lies in its rich foam. Serving coffee without foam to a guest is not well received, as it suggests the person did not put care into making it.😊 Let’s jump right into the recipe! Ingredients (per person): 2 teaspoons of coffee 1 teaspoon of sugar 1 cup of water Equipment:…

  • Ebru(Paper Marbling): Where Color Meets Water and History🖌️

    History and Origins of Ebru Ebru is a decorative art made by transferring patterns created with specially prepared paints on water thickened with tragacanth onto paper.The exact time and place where the art of Ebru began is not definitivelyknown. However, there are some sources indicating that it was practiced in the 13th century in Turkestan,…

  • historyistanbul: Adalar (Islands)

    Honestly, We spent quite some time wondering which category the Islands should fall under and we’ve decided they belong not just to historyistanbul, but also to streetistanbul and viewistanbul. They’re simply too enchanting to fit into just one box. Dream of the Islands: A Fairytale in the Middle of the Marmara Sea The Adalar District,…

  • kidsistanbul: Theme Park & Indoor Playground

    Traveling with kids? Then finding a theme park that thrills both little adventurers and grown-up fun seekers is a must! A theme park isn’t just a playground for children—it’s a magical world where families laugh, bond, and create unforgettable memories together. Sure, traveling with kids is already an adventure, but throw in a roller coaster…

  • historyistanbul: Aya Sofya (Hagia Sophia)

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