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Le Méridien İstanbul Etiler

Le Méridien İstanbul Etiler
Istanbul's new destination unlocked by Le Méridien Istanbul Hotel Etiler. Built within the popular residential, shoppingand entertainment destination Etiler. Just moments away from worlds unique Bosphorus line, discover chic, stylish cafes-restaurants and major shopping areas.   Phone:+90 212 3840000 Fax: +90 212 3840100 Address: Cengiz Topel Caddesi, No: 39, Etiler Istanbul,34337 Turkey Web: http://www.lemeridienistanbuletiler.com
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Sahaflar Bazaar

Sahaflar Bazaar
The Sahaflar Book Market (Secondhand Book Bazaar - Old Book Bazaar) has a long history dating back to the 15th century. It is located between a stony place on the left-hand side of the Beyazit Mosque and the Sedefçiler Gate of the Covered Bazaar. In olden times, book stores used to supply the needs of…
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Egyptian Bazaar

Egyptian Bazaar
One of the oldest covered bazaars in İstanbul, the Egyptian Bazaar is located in the Eminönü district of İstanbul, behind New Mosque and adjacent to the Flower Market. Continuing its existence since 17th century, the Egyptian Bazaar originated from the Makron Envolos Bazaar which was located in the same place in Byzantine times. The Venetian…
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The Grand Bazaar

The Grand Bazaar
The Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı) in Istanbul is one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. It is well known for its jewellery, hand-painted ceramics, carpets, embroideries, spices and antique shops. Many of the stalls in the bazaar are grouped by…
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Panorama 1453 History Museum

Panorama 1453 History Museum
The Panorama 1453 History Museum was opened to the public by the Istanbul City Council on the 21st January 2009 at the Topkapi Culture Park. It is a known fact that the conquest of Istanbul, which was a legend written with the blood of the immortal heroes, is also the product of outstanding engineering.  Fatih…
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Anadolu Hisarı Museum

Anadolu Hisarı Museum
The building of this fort on the Asian side of the Bosphorus was ordered by Sultan Yıldırım Beyazıt in 1394 to block the aid being sent by other countries to the Byzantine Empire. Renovated in 1993 by the Ministry of Culture, the fort is now used as a museum. Address: Hisar Caddesi, Anadolu Hisarı, Beykoz…
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Miniatürk

Miniatürk
On the 30th of June 2001, Miniaturk, which is the first miniature park of Turkey, had its foundations laid down and it was on the 2nd of May 2003 that it opened to the public. The museum, which also offers audio guidance services, is open every day of the week. Miniaturk, which is located in…
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The Basilica Cistern

The Basilica Cistern
The Basilica Cistern is located in close proximity to the Haghia Sophia, in Eminönü. The Basilica Cistern was built by the Roman Emperor Justinianus in 532 to fulfill the water demands of the city. It was named the Basilica Cistern as it was built under the Stoa Basilica. The huge rectangular structure is 140 meters…
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Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia
Hagia Sophia, which has been called the 8th wonder of the world, is one of the most prominent monuments from the perspective of architecture and art history in the World. Hagia Sophia, which is currently located in its current position, is the third structure built with a different architectural approach compared to the others. It…
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