Afif Ahmed Paşa Yalısı
The Afif Ahmed Paşa Yalısı (also known as the Muhayyeş Yalısı or Kemal Uzan Yalısı) is a unique Ottoman mansion built in the late 19th century between the İstinye-Yeniköy neighborhoods on the European shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul. Recognizable Feature: This 4 story white yalı is immediately recognizable if you look out for the
Read More »Mediha Sultan Palace
The Mediha Sultan Palace (Mediha Sultan Sarayı / Mediha Sultan ve Damat Ferit Paşa Yalısı) is a Neoclassical mansion located by the waterfront of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey, in the Sarıyer neighborhood of Baltalimanı, on Rumelihisarı Street, on the European side of the Bosphorus. It was built in 1840 for the Sultan’s Grand
Read More »Said Halim Paşa Yalısı
The Said Halim Paşa Yalısı is a beautiful 19th century Ottoman mansion located in Sarıyer, on the European Side of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul. Before the architecture you see today, an earlier building previously existed in the same area belonging to the Düzoğulları family. This was subsequently demolished and the current mansion was built
Read More »5 Istanbul Palaces As Seen From The Water
Istanbul’s Bosphorus waterfront is loaded with many of the cities best attractions; historical Ottoman palaces, castles and fortresses, mosques and the famous ‘yalılar’ (Ottoman mansions). Here we take a look at these top 5 Istanbul palaces, as can be seen and enjoyed from the water during a cruise on the Bosphorus: 1. Ciragan Palace The
Read More »3 Types of Camera Lenses you Need on Your Next Trip to Istanbul
If you’re into photography more than the regular tourist with their tiny digital camera, you probably plan well before you travel. Knowing which types of camera lenses to take with you, depending on what awaits you at your destination, is an important choice, given luggage limitations. After all, even the most committed among photographers need
Read More »5 reasons to choose Zoe Yacht for your Istanbul incentive Bosphorus cruise
You’ve planned an Istanbul incentive and you’re considering including a Bosphorus cruise in the package. But of course you want to be assured of the quality and professionalism of the company you’ll be working with. And quality can be measured in very concrete terms: the quality of the various services being offered, the company’s flexibility
Read More »Top 5 special occasions to celebrate on a Bosphorus cruise
Special occasions call for something more than a regular day’s menu or setting. They call for something exceptional and memorable that will have you looking back on the occasion for years to come. While spontaneous marriage proposals under the pouring rain or whilst stuck in traffic have their charm, imagine how nice it would be
Read More »Going on a Bosphorus Dinner Cruise? Look Out for These Famous Landmarks!
So you’ve come to Istanbul and you love it. You’ve been around the city, you’ve seen the museums, the galleries, the palaces and the mosques. You’ve been to the marketplaces, you’ve enjoyed a walk through the busy streets and have had a meal at one of the seafood restaurants along the Bosphorus. What more is
Read More »Why is Istanbul the World’s Best Travel Destination? Come and See for Yourself!
Istanbul has just been announced the world’s top travel destination, according to TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice awards. A skyrocketing 11 places up from last year, the city has had this recognition coming for a while now, and here it is. Last year, Istanbul was recognized as the best travel destination in Europe by European Consumers
Read More »How to choose the right Bosphorus yachting cruise
Istanbul’s stunning views Klaus Wagensonner / Flickr / CC BY-NC-ND A city of beauty and mystery, the point where the East meets the West, Istanbul has a natural attractive force for travelers and explorers from all over the world. One of its main enticing gems is the Bosphorus, the water canal that separates Europe from
Read More »7 Instagram Views To See On a Bosphorus Cruise
We love Istanbul and needless to say we love the Bosphorus too! Both are deeply cherished by professional photographers and people who just like to take photos. This is why we decided to start a monthly series of posts with some of the best Instagram shots of the Bosphorus, Istanbul and why not Turkey! This
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