23 November 2018

Travel: Turkey-Istanbul VI


Day 4 in Istanbul: Visiting the Dolmabahçe Palace and exploring the Asian part of Istanbul.
Dolmabahçe Clock Tower
The grand and impressive Dolmabahce Palace was home to the last six sultans of the Ottoman Empire,was built between 1843 and 1856.
 
Crossing the Bosphorus Bridge overlooking the Ortaköy Mosque.
Road to Çamlıca Hill
The Çamlıca hill has the highest point in Istanbul and commands a panoramic view of the entire city.
View of Çamlıca  Mosque - largest mosque in Turkey
Driving the Asian side of Istanbul through the Üsküdar area.
Şemsi Pasha Mosque designed by the famous Ottoman architect Mimar Sinan.
Delicious lunch at Filizler Köftecisi Restaurant with a wonderful view of Maiden's Tower-Kız Kulesi.
Through the Kadıköy area.

Walking Bağdat Avenue and window-shopping.
 
 
 
 
Return to the European side of Istanbul by  Marmaray.
Sirkecirailway station-built in 1890. 
Sirkeci is where the famed Orient Express ended its run from Paris.

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