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18May

About Buyukcekmece in Istanbul: A Property Buying Guide

Welcome to Buyukcekmece, an area of Istanbul, dominating the property market as a desirable place to live and work. Sitting on the European side, over many decades, the district has dramatically[...]

18May

Seven Charming Bosphorus Villages to Visit While in Istanbul

Tourists or house hunters in Istanbul who want to get away from touristic areas would do well to look at the charming Bosphorus villages lining both the European and Asian shores. Formerly fishing[...]

25Apr

Welcome to Kucukcekmece: A House Buyer’s Guide to Istanbul

The Kucukcekmece area of Istanbul is a star performer of its real estate industry. Emerging from a rarely talked about district to attract global investors, its newfound fame as an ideal place to buy[...]

24Mar

Buying Real Estate in Istanbul: A House Hunting Guide

For investors, first-time buyers and families looking to get their foot on the Turkish property ladder, buying real estate in Istanbul is a massive lifestyle decision. After all, as Turkey’s[...]

26Feb

Eyup Area Guide: Exploring Neighbourhoods of Istanbul

Stretching from the Black Sea down to the Golden Horn shoreline, the Eyup area of Istanbul is slowly growing in popularity as increasingly more tourists and property buyers look towards the[...]

09Jan

Districts of Istanbul: 39 Areas to Explore

Collectively, 39 districts of Istanbul spread over the European and Asian sides make up a large city that is not only glorious in name, but a delight to explore. Each diverse area offers something[...]

24Dec

The Seven Hills Of Istanbul: Tracing the City’s Roots

Like Rome, Istanbul was built on seven hills, but this isn’t a canny coincidence. The Byzantine Empire built the city on seven hills to proclaim themselves as the new Rome. It was a deliberate[...]

26Nov

Istanbul Housing Styles Over the Years

Housing styles of Istanbul are a fascinating insight, not only into Turkey’s largest city but how architectural trends and external influences can affect an urban landscape. Long-time visitors[...]

20Nov

The Istanbul Canal Project: Bypassing the Bosphorus Straits

The 28-mile Istanbul Canal project is an ambitious endeavour by the Turkish government to build a new shipping route. The artificial waterway will link the Black and Marmara seas and create a new[...]

17Nov

Bosphorus Mansions: Turkey’s Luxury Villas for the Super Rich

The Bosphorus mansions are Turkey’s crème de la crème of real estate. Also, called yali houses, these luxury villas in Istanbul are worth more than the average person will earn in[...]

11Nov

Tallest Buildings in Istanbul

City skylines say much about people who inhabit them, and Istanbul's tallest buildings are no exception. Standing out among the Ottoman empire remnants like minarets of mosques, bridges, and[...]

15Sep

9 Free Activities in Istanbul : Things to Do for Budget Travellers

Going on holiday can sometimes turn out to be a costly endeavour that drains your wallet. However, the massive amount of free activities in Istanbul will appeal to budget tourists who still want to[...]

01Jun

Istanbul Art Spaces

Art is seemingly everywhere in Istanbul from the sing song of the call out of various street sellers to the remarkable style of what various people are wearing and of course the incredible[...]

18Mar

Revamping Istanbul’s Iconic Buildings

Without a doubt, Istanbul’s iconic buildings contribute towards the city’s success as the most popular tourist destination in Turkey. People flock to see behind the tall walls of Topkapi[...]

16Mar

Navigating the transit structure of Istanbul

Civilizations and empires are piled on top of each other like strata in Istanbul. The city on the European side is built on what is known as the 'Seven Hills' which are very steep so, in[...]

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