City: Istanbul
Top Things to do in Istanbul
Top 10 Castles in Istanbul, Turkey
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.
Restaurants in Istanbul
1. Yildiz Chalet
2. Anadolu Hisari Fort
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By LoveIStanbul365 - Zurich, Switzerland
Located on the Asian side, Anadolu Hisari Fort is a beautiful district in Bosphorus with a rich history. It may seem far from the old city and Sultanahmet area, but actually it is easily accessible by boat from the European side. Surrounded by many cafes and restaurants, Anadolu Hisari Fort is by far one of the best spots to enjoy the view of one and only Bosphorus.
3. Anadolu Citadel
4. Ihlamur Pavilion
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By SLMKYA - Mugla Province, Turkey
“Kasır” The small Palace for Ottoman Emperor. This Palace and it’s garden is perfect and well-cared. You can take magnificent photos and see a few animal like , turtle, duck, rabbit and even if you look at the trees in detail, you can see the parrots. It is possible to spend maximum 2 hours if you seat and drink some soft drink at the restaurant there.In addition is ; entrence fee is so so cheap , it is 5 Lira????. There is also a huge car park almost 150 meters far from there.
5. Riva Kalesi
6. Yoros Castle
7. Sile Ocakli Ada Kalesi
8. Yoros Kalesi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 98 reviews
Reviewed By Debashis_Dey - Kolkata (Calcutta), India
In Istanbul the state run Ferry service is cheap and amazing. We took a ride one morning to explore the total route and after touching many ports dropped off at the very last port of Kavegi in Anadolu (Anatolia - Asian Side) A scenic old town, an old castle, an amazing view and heavenly sea food - all three seemed to be waiting for us for centuries! The climb to the fort is just 20 minutes and not a difficult one. Add to that a cafe on the cliff where you can take a break to have a tea. And then enjoy great view of the Bosphorous from above and after coming down chill out at one of the fish joints.
9. Rumelifeneri Kalesi
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By inflexible85 - Canakkale, Turkey
A wonderful artillery castle at the point overlooking the Bosphorus and the Black Sea in Rumeli Feneri Village in Istanbul. The Rumeli Feneri Castle, which I can only see from outside because of the corona precautions, was built during the Genoese period, then it was rebuilt by Sultan IV.Murat in the 17th century and was used for 400 years. In addition, in the third season of the series Hakan: The Protector, some scenes were shot in this castle and the nearby Garipçe Castle.
