City: Sirkeci
Top Things to do in Sirkeci
5 Nature & Parks in Sirkeci That You Shouldn't Miss
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Halic
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4.5 based on 790 reviews
This river separates the old and new sections of Istanbul. The commercial center of the city for 2000 years, many markets and the Chamber of Commerce still line its shores today.
Reviewed By Indiana_Jonesse - San Francisco, United States
Halic is a major waterway, the primary inlet of the Bosphorus of Istanbul. Here, there are many ships on the slip from private owners and tour operators. We docked and left the harbor, overlooking the different ports. There is a maiden tower that is very visible on the island that is a major icon along the waters. This is the main port go get to the Bosphorus boat tours.
2. Belgrad Forest
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4.5 based on 200 reviews
On weekends, residents of Istanbul flock to this largest forest in the area to picnic and enjoy nature.
Reviewed By sheerhonor - 's-Heerenberg, The Netherlands
Belgrade is a place to visit when crossing the forests. The sounds of birds in the forest are a wonderful place, which should be even more beautiful when entering the year 2020.
3. Bebek
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4.5 based on 351 reviews
Located on the Bosphorus shore, Bebek Park, named for the district in which it is found, was opened to the public in 1908 after the Proclamation of the Second Constitutional Era. it was restored by a team led by the italian architect Ermanno Casasco and reopened as Turkan Sabanci Bebek Park in 2008.
Reviewed By Tedz87 - Bradford, United Kingdom
Bebek is a lovely up market area in Istanbul, along the Bosphorus. It has some amazing cafes and and boutique shops and a long stroll across the promenade is always enjoyable.
4. Bosphorus Strait
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4.5 based on 10,355 reviews
Reviewed By MM0311
We took a 2 hour cruise of the Bosphorus while in Istanbul and found it to be stunning. The waters are beautiful, as are the views. I would love to do this cruise when I am in Istanbul again - both by day and by night :)
