Istanbul is one of the most important and most populated cities in the world; Undoubtedly, Istanbul is one of the most beautiful and original cities in the world, with a combination of good weather, bicontinentality and the division of Istanbul into Asian and Central parts. Istanbul is one of the main destinations of us Iranians for recreation and life. Of course, we must say that the customs and culture of Iran and Turkey are close to each other, one of the main priorities of Iranian travelers to travel to the heart of Turkey. Due to its unique features, this city is a dream city for fun, sightseeing, and of course, a wonderful opportunity to get to know the ancient history of Istanbul.
Probably, one of the questions that challenge your mind before traveling to Istanbul is to know the neighborhoods of Istanbul in terms of history, getting to know the neighborhoods of the wealthy class of Istanbul, etc.
Neighborhoods of Istanbul in the European part
We can say that Istanbul is the heart of Turkey and the capital of Turkish attractions, especially the bicontinental nature of Istanbul has doubled the popularity and fame of this European/Asian city.
Now we are going to introduce you to the neighborhoods of Istanbul that are concentrated in the European part. Fateh neighborhood (known as Sultan Ahmed neighborhood), Galata, Kara Kui, Besiktas, Kagitan, Sari Per and Şişli are among the most important neighborhoods of Istanbul in the European part.
Sultan Ahmed neighborhood; One of the oldest neighborhoods in Istanbul
Visiting Sultanahmet neighborhood is one of the most exciting parts of Istanbul tour. Sultan Ahmed neighborhood is located in an old part of the city of Istanbul; Undoubtedly, walking around this neighborhood will take you to the glorious era of Ottoman rule. If you plan to go to this historical area, it is necessary to say that you should go there before the sunset to capture rare and beautiful pictures of this neighborhood.
Among the historical and important attractions of this area, we can mention the mosques (Sultan Ahmad and Aya Sofia), Topkapi Palace, Arasta Bazaar, Basilica Cistern and Equestrian Square.
Sultan Ahmad
Galata neighborhood; A lively and native spot from the neighborhoods of Istanbul
Galata neighborhood, whose name is derived from the famous Galata tower of Istanbul, is located in Beyoglu district. One of the most famous historical attractions of this neighborhood, called Galata Tower, stands out next to the Bosphorus Strait of Istanbul. Galata is one of the most lively neighborhoods in Istanbul, where silence has no meaning, no matter whether it is day or night. Whenever you go to this neighborhood, you can spend hours with the kind and native people of Galata.
Galata district is a good place to buy souvenirs much cheaper than Sultan Ahmed district. Walking in the narrow and cobbled streets of this neighborhood is one of the most enjoyable things to do in Istanbul tour from Alibaba. As you walk through the old quarter of Galata, the restaurants and cafes of this area will undoubtedly attract your attention, which is a great opportunity to relax and have a nice drink in Galata.
Galata neighborhood
KaraKoy neighborhood; One of the most important historical neighborhoods of Istanbul
KaraKoy is one of the old neighborhoods of Istanbul, which used to be one of the most important ports of this city. The texture of KaraKoy remained intact over the years, but in 2012, many buildings and structures in this neighborhood were given a new color and renovated.
KaraKoy is an exciting neighborhood for lovers of sightseeing and cafes. If you visit this area, be sure to go to the most famous KaraKoy Cafe (Karabatak Cafe) and get rid of the tiredness of Istanbul by having a drink.
KaraKoy neighborhood
Beshiktash neighborhood; One of the most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul
Besiktas is one of those neighborhoods that you will undoubtedly hear its name many times during your trip, or rather, there are few people who have not visited Besiktas during their Istanbul tour. Besiktas is the name of a local football team, and because of the popularity of this team among the people, the name of this neighborhood is known as Besiktas.
This area is located in the European part of Istanbul and placed near Sisili, Sari Yer and Kagitan neighborhoods, which you can visit with easy access by metro or bus.
Among the most important and famous attractions of Besiktas, we can mention the Naval Museum, Orta Koi Mosque, Yildiz Park, Dolme Baghche Palace and the local market. Don’t forget, the popularity of this neighborhood is due to the existence of cruises, because most people go to Besiktas for this purpose.
Beshiktash neighborhood
Kağıthane neighborhood; From the resorts of the Sultans of the Ottoman period
Kağıthane is one of the oldest neighborhoods in Istanbul. Today’s Kağıthane was a forest area in the past, and Ottoman sultans used to go to this place with their families to have fun and hold parties. It is no longer a war zone, and in the 1920s, due to its excellent location and proximity to the Golden Horn, Cagayan became an industrial/factory area.
SariYer neighborhood; The northernmost neighborhood of Istanbul
Due to the location of SariYer by the water, fishing is one of the popular pastimes of this area. SariYer has a special position and hosts many important companies and foreign embassies. Of course, the existence of luxury houses and villas has become an excuse for Istanbul tour travelers to visit it and turn SariYer into a tourist spot.
With its unique location, SariYer is an ideal neighborhood to spend a vacation with your loved ones, although the heavy traffic of SariYer should not be forgotten; So go to the northernmost and one of the most beautiful neighborhoods of Istanbul with a predetermined plan.
SariYer
Sisli neighborhood; From the luxury neighborhoods of Istanbul Tour
First of all, upon entering Sisli, the skyscrapers of this area stand out in front of your eyes. Who would have thought that this modern neighborhood was a place for farming and hunting in the past! Yes, you read it right, at the beginning of the last century, with the influence of France and the settlement of different cultures in this area, this neighborhood moved away from its previous form and turned into today’s Sisli.
It should be mentioned that one of the most important factors that doubled the fame of Sisli is the establishment of the famous Jawahir shopping center. Among the tourist attractions that are located in this neighborhood are the Atatürk Museum, Tsevikiye Mosque, Ihlamor Palace, Istanbul Army Museum, Parm Democracy, Holy Spirit Church and Canyon Shopping Mall.
Sisli neighborhoods of Istanbul
Neighborhoods of Istanbul in the Asian part
The Asian part of Istanbul is older than the European part, but there are more historical attractions in the European part. The Asian part, like the European part, benefits from tourist places and welfare services. Crime statistics are lower in the Asian part and this shows the greater security of the Asian part. Among the other characteristics of the neighborhoods of Istanbul in the Asian part, there is more green space and less population than the European part.
Skodar region; One of the biggest neighborhoods in Istanbul
Skodar is one of the most populated neighborhoods in the Asian region, with about half a million people living in it. Skodar is adjacent to the Bosphorus Strait from the west and is a neighbor of the famous Eminunu neighborhood. If you want to get to know the real life and customs of the native people of Turkey, visit the great area of Skodar.
Kadikoy neighborhood; A stylish neighborhood in the Asian part
Kadikoy or Judge Kui’s neighborhood dates back to the 5th century as evidenced by the historic Christian church. Kadikoy is another neighborhood of Istanbul that is located next to the sea (Sea of Marmara) and this has doubled the beauty of this neighborhood. If you’re looking for a place to shop for dresses, Kadikoy has a number of affordable bridal and prom dresses.
Kadikoy
Kanlika neighborhood; Fishing port next to two famous attractions
Kanlika is one of the fishing ports of Istanbul. This village owes most of its fame to its delicious yogurt. Two tourist places in this neighborhood, Iskandar Pasha Mosque and Ismail Agha Coffee House will definitely attract your attention.
Moda neighborhood; An area with an old and spectacular atmosphere
Moda is located right in front of the Ottoman mosques of Istanbul and has a beautiful view of the European part of this city. If you are going from Europe to Asia, we suggest that you go to Moda by ferry; One of the advantages of using sea transportation is the pleasure of boating in the sea and getting rid of the heavy traffic of Istanbul.
ChekorKuma neighborhood; from native regions and a symbol of Turkish culture
ChekurKuma is one of the most famous neighborhoods in the Asian part of Istanbul. Among the beauties of this neighborhood, we can mention the Museum of Innocence, buildings with old architecture, antique shops and cafes with a cozy atmosphere.
ArnavotKoy neighborhood of Istanbul; A wonderful area for nightlife
One of the most famous neighborhoods in Istanbul, known for its nightlife, is ArnavotKoy.
This neighborhood is located right next to the beautiful Bosphorus Strait and the presence of restaurants, cafes and old houses (belonging to the Ottoman era) has made this neighborhood one of the best areas in the Asian part.
image: Wikipedia
During your trip to Istanbul, take a walk in the alleys of these beautiful neighborhoods of the city to feel the culture and customs of these people. Istanbul has a culture in the main fabric of the city apart from the sightseeing places of Istanbul that will surprise you.
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