If you live in Istanbul or even might visit for tourism in Turkey, you must learn about the most important tourist areas in Istanbul , especially the European side of the Turkish city of Istanbul.
Istanbul is one of the most beautiful and diverse cities in nature, climate, and even archaeological and historical sites. Thus, we have prepared the best tourist places that you can visit while you are in Turkey.
The most important tourist areas in Istanbul , Europe:
Bosphorus Strait
The Bosphorus Strait is considered as one of the most famous European landmarks in Istanbul. It is a water strait with a length of 30 km and a width of between 550 m and 3000 m. The Bosphorus strait is crossed by three bridges called Istanbul’s Three Bridges, which are the Bosphorus Bridge, Sultan Selim I Bridge, and Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror Bridge.
On the banks of the Bosphorus Bridge, there are many landmarks that you can visit, the most important of which are the Maiden’s Tower, the Anatolian Hisar Castle, the Rumeli Hisar Castle. Also, there are many castle, the most important of which are Topkapi Palace and Dolmabahce.
The history of the strait goes back thousands of years, as it is considered part of international navigation. The number of ships passing through the Bosphorus strait reaches more than 50 thousand ships. This strait is located between a large area of land on both the European and Asian sides of Istanbul, and the canal connects both the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea. It is considered one of the most famous straits in the world because it connects the European and Asian continents together.
Princesses Islands
The Princess Islands are one of the most famous places in Istanbul, which is a group of islands located on the Sea of Marmara, and the combined area of these islands is approximately 15 km. The Princess Islands has attractive nature that helps them attract a large number of tourists from all over the world to watch the charming nature in it.
The Princess Islands consist of 9 main islands. The reason for this name goes back to the era of the Byzantine state, where the princes were isolated on one of these islands.
We advise you, if you are in Istanbul, to take a tour of these wonderful islands, as it is one of the most wonderful tours that you can take. It is considered one of the most tourist destinations for many Arab and other tourists alike in the different seasons whether in summer or winter.
You can go to the Princesses Islands through two ways. The first is by heading to the port of Kabatas and then heading to the Bosphorus Strait to reach the islands, or by heading to the Eminonu area.
Sultanahmet District:
It is not possible to visit Istanbul and not visit the Sultanahmet area, which is considered one of the most beautiful areas in European Istanbul.
Istanbul has a strong network of convenient transportation that facilitates movement around the city with ease. You can reach the Sultanahmet area by bus or even use the tram network.
There are many tourist places that you should not miss during your visit to Istanbul, and the most important of which is that you can visit in the Sultanahmet area are the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, nicknamed the Blue Mosque. Also, there is Sultan Ahmed Square and the beautiful Hagia Sophia Mosque with its ancient history, and there are many places that you can discover.
Galata Tower in Istanbul
It is one of the most prominent historical and tourist attractions in Istanbul ,and it is located in the heart of Istanbul, where the tower is visited by many visitors during the year from all over the world. What distinguishes Galata Tower is its distinctive geographical location and the wonderful engineering shape. Bare in mind to visit its wonderful and historical landmark.
The Galata Tower was built in the year 1348 AD and consists of 9 floors with a height of up to 70 meters. The tower includes a small museum. This museum contains many photographs and information about the history of the tower beside magic of nature.
Rumeli Hisarı
Rumeli Hisar Castle is one of the oldest and historical monuments in the city of Istanbul throughout the ages. Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror built it within 4 months in order to open the city of Constantinople, which was distinguished by its high walls, as these walls are approximately 80 meters high.
The castle is located on the European side of Istanbul, and this castle is visited by a large number of visitors and tourists throughout the year. You can go up the stairs leading to the castle and watch the beautiful views of the Bosphorus Strait.
Ortakoy District:
Ortakoy is 2 km away from the port of Besiktas, and it is one of the most wonderful neighborhoods in European Istanbul, providing visitors with everything they wish in one place, from the tourist places to the delicious food, and to the shopping areas.
Ortakoy is one of the famous and lively popular neighborhoods in Istanbul. It is a very attractive area because of its view of the Bosphorus Strait and the presence of many wonderful services and places that you can visit there. Also, you can make real estate investment it Turkey in those areas and obtain Turkish citizenship and financial benefit.
We have mentioned a number of tourist places, but there are many tourist places that you can visit also when you arrive in the European city of Istanbul, which is one of the most beautiful places in the world. The most important of these places are Ataturk Arboretum, Miniaturk Park, Istanbul Aquarium and the Chocolate Museum.