http://www.vidistanbul.com Your Source for Places In Istanbul Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:26:19 +0300 en http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/galata-tower/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/galata-tower/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:26:19 +0300 vidistanbul Historical Places http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/galata-tower/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/küçüksu-palace/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/küçüksu-palace/ Thu, 28 Apr 2011 15:26:06 +0300 vidistanbul Historical Places http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/küçüksu-palace/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/eminonu/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/eminonu/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:56 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/eminonu/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/galata/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/galata/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:55 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/galata/ There are several theories concerning the origin of the name Galata. According to the Italians, the name comes from Calata (meaning downward slope) as the neighbourhood is sloped and goes downwards to the sea from a hilltop. The Greeks believe that the name comes either from Galaktos (meaning milk, as the area was used by shepherds in the early medieval period) or from the word Galat (meaning Celtic in Greek) as the Celtic tribe of Galatians were thought to have camped here during the Hellenistic period before settling into Galatia in central Anatolia. The inhabitants of Galatia are famous for the Epistle to the Galatians and the Dying Galatian statue.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/istiklal-avenue/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/istiklal-avenue/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:52 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/istiklal-avenue/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/karakoy/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/karakoy/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:49 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/karakoy/ Karaköy is one of the oldest and most historic districts of the city, and is today an important commercial center and transport hub. The location is connected with the surrounding neighborhoods through streets originating from Karaköy Square. The Galata Bridge links Karaköy to Eminönü in the southwest, Tersane Street to Azapkapı in the west, Voyvoda Street to Şişhane in the northwest, the steeply sloping Yüksek Kaldırım Street to Beyoğlu in the north, Kemeraltı Street and Necatibey Street to Tophane in the northeast.
The commercial quarter, which was originally the meeting place for banks and insurance companies in the 19th century, is today also home to mechanical, electrical, plumbing and electronic parts suppliers.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/taksim-square/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/taksim-square/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:46 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/taksim-square/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bebek/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bebek/ Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:36 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bebek/ Bebek was a popular residential district under the Ottoman rule. Its population reflected the multi-diverse society which is still visible today in Bebek's historic buildings.
Bebek is also home to Boğaziçi Üniversitesi (The Bosphorus University), a highly regarded public university established in 1971. Formed from the higher-education division of Robert College, which was founded in 1863 by Christopher Robert, a wealthy merchant from New York, and Cyrus Hamlin, an American missionary and educator, it occupies the buildings and grounds of the former main campus of Robert College. The all-male high school of Robert College merged at the same time with the American College for Girls (founded in 1871 as the Constantinople Home School for Girls) and moved all operations to the wooded campus of the latter school in Arnavutköy, where it still operates as the leading coeducational institution in Turkey.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/kadirga-sokullu-mosque/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/kadirga-sokullu-mosque/ Wed, 06 Oct 2010 18:58:59 +0300 vidistanbul Historical Places http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/kadirga-sokullu-mosque/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-ufo-museum/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-ufo-museum/ Sun, 12 Sep 2010 20:05:42 +0300 vidistanbul Museums http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-ufo-museum/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sadberk-hanim-museum/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sadberk-hanim-museum/ Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:37:26 +0300 vidistanbul Museums http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/sadberk-hanim-museum/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/golden-horn/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/golden-horn/ Sun, 04 Apr 2010 01:36:38 +0300 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/golden-horn/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bosphorus/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bosphorus/ Sun, 04 Apr 2010 00:36:46 +0300 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/bosphorus/ Two bridges cross the Bosporus. The first, the Bosphorus Bridge, is 1,074 m (3,524 ft) long and was completed in 1973. The second, Fatih Sultan Mehmet (Bosphorus II) Bridge, is 1,090 m (3,576 ft) long, and was completed in 1988 about 5 km (3 mi) north of the first bridge. Plans for a third road bridge, which will allow transit traffic to by-pass the city traffic, have been approved by the Ministry of Transportation. The bridge will be part of the "Northern Marmara Motorway", which will be further integrated with the existing Black Sea Coastal Highway. The location will be somewhere north of the existing two bridges, but the exact path is kept secret to prevent false rumour trading of lands on the possible routes.[1]
Another crossing, Marmaray, is a 13.7 km (8.5 mi) long undersea railway tunnel currently under construction and is expected to be completed in 2012. Approximately 1,400 m (4,593 ft) of the tunnel will run under the strait, at a depth of about 55 m (180 ft).

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/guezelcehisar-cafe-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/guezelcehisar-cafe-restaurant/ Sun, 07 Mar 2010 22:35:30 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/guezelcehisar-cafe-restaurant/
Guzelcehisar Cafe offers an open-buffet breakfast with a wide variety of choices. It may be a bit hard to find the place however worth the effort.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/sonisphere-istanbul/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/sonisphere-istanbul/ Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:43:48 +0200 vidistanbul News http://www.vidistanbul.com/news/sonisphere-istanbul/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/hammams/hammam-rejuvenation-wsj-com/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/hammams/hammam-rejuvenation-wsj-com/ Mon, 22 Feb 2010 11:12:03 +0200 vidistanbul Hammams http://www.vidistanbul.com/hammams/hammam-rejuvenation-wsj-com/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/blackk-club/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/blackk-club/ Thu, 18 Feb 2010 15:33:37 +0200 vidistanbul Nigth Life http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/blackk-club/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/club-29/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/club-29/ Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:15:12 +0200 vidistanbul Nigth Life http://www.vidistanbul.com/nigth-life/club-29/
4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-modern-art-museum/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-modern-art-museum/ Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:48:46 +0200 vidistanbul Museums http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-modern-art-museum/ The museum, located in a converted warehouse in Tophane district on the Bosphorus, is the first of its kind in Turkey. It is easily reached by tram.
Istanbul Modern has exhibitions on two floors. The museum's permanent exhibition, along with the shop and the restaurant, is located on the top floor. Temporary exhibitions are located on the lower floor, along with the cinema and the library.
The permanent collection as well as temporary exhibits showcase the work of leading Turkish Painters (List of Turkish painters).
The museum also has an extensive library and a restaurant.
Museum Hours: Tuesday - Sunday: 10.00 - 18.00 Thursday: 10.00 - 20.00 Closed on Mondays. Free Admission on Thursdays.
Admission: Adult: 7 YTL Concessions: 3 YTL
Discounts: Groups (20 or more people) Free admission for under 12, members, and disabled visitors.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/f-istanbul-2010/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/f-istanbul-2010/ Fri, 29 Jan 2010 13:41:10 +0200 vidistanbul Attractions http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/f-istanbul-2010/
Every February, it hosts some 70,000 film buffs and celebrated filmmakers from around the world. Dedicated to investigating directions cinema is taking, the festival is based around thematic sections, which change every year.

In 2008, !f launched an international film competition - !f Inspired- designed to showcase emerging directors who are taking film in new directions. The competition carries a $15,000 prize for the Most Inspired Director.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/rumist-cafe-and-art-bistro/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/rumist-cafe-and-art-bistro/ Wed, 20 Jan 2010 21:57:08 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/rumist-cafe-and-art-bistro/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/develi-kebap-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/develi-kebap-restaurant/ Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:44:21 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/develi-kebap-restaurant/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/marianin-bahcesi-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/marianin-bahcesi-restaurant/ Thu, 07 Jan 2010 18:05:48 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/marianin-bahcesi-restaurant/
5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/naz-wooden-house-hotel/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/naz-wooden-house-hotel/ Wed, 23 Dec 2009 09:01:07 +0200 vidistanbul Hotels http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/naz-wooden-house-hotel/
It is a walking distance to the most important Byzantine and Ottoman monuments of Istanbul, such as St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern and not more than 10 minutes to Grand Bazaar.

It has 7 lovely rooms with private bath, air-conditioning, Cable TV, hair-dryer and minibar.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/nevizade-street/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/nevizade-street/ Sun, 20 Dec 2009 23:34:02 +0200 vidistanbul Attractions http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/nevizade-street/
The meyhanes on the street are favored by the middle-aged people who come there for long and enjoyable raki chats whereas beerhouses and the bars are preferred mainly by the young people.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/emine-sultan-hotel/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/emine-sultan-hotel/ Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:52:59 +0200 vidistanbul Hotels http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/emine-sultan-hotel/
You can start the day in peace and comfort accompanied by Istanbul scenery in "Roof Restaurant", and you can reach Sultanahmet Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Obelisk, Basilica Cistern, Binbirdirek Cistern, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace within walking distance.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/cooking-alaturka/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/cooking-alaturka/ Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:19:27 +0200 vidistanbul Attractions http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/cooking-alaturka/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/feriye-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/feriye-restaurant/ Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:57:31 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/feriye-restaurant/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-zoology-museum/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-zoology-museum/ Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:49:57 +0200 vidistanbul Museums http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/istanbul-zoology-museum/ The museum consists pictures, examples, furs and skeletons of various birds, mammals, arthropods and other species of Turkey.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/sultanhan-hotel/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/sultanhan-hotel/ Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:49:46 +0200 vidistanbul Hotels http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/sultanhan-hotel/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/daily-city-tours/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/daily-city-tours/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:47:30 +0200 vidistanbul Attractions http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/daily-city-tours/ Byzantine Churches, Ottoman inheritage, and other special tours are available in istanbul on request. In fact we can help you design a city tour in istanbul which would fit your personal interest. If you attend full day city tours in istanbul we will also show dolmabahce palace, beylerbeyi palace, pierre loti hill, camlica hill. Istanbul Tour offers many great museums, ancient churches, palaces, great mosques, bazaars and the one and only Istanbul Bogazi (Bosphorus).

3 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/kumkapi-fener-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/kumkapi-fener-restaurant/ Mon, 07 Dec 2009 11:37:18 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/kumkapi-fener-restaurant/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/panaromic-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/panaromic-restaurant/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 13:19:59 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/panaromic-restaurant/
Lobby bar cafeteria The three services get together in reception, so that while doing you check-in you can have a snack or a drink, or if you prefer, work and get connected to internet in its Cyber-café, free of charge for clients staying at the hotel.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/leb-i-derya-restaurant/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/leb-i-derya-restaurant/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:36:57 +0200 vidistanbul Restaurants http://www.vidistanbul.com/restaurants/leb-i-derya-restaurant/
A fabulous cuisine with races from the world cuisine and a panorama, which makes one fall in love with Istanbul once again...

Leb-i Derya with its minimalist decoration, attentive service and magnificent view of the Bosporus, if you wish to go to distant locations without getting away from the city.

5 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/adamar-hotel-sultanahmet/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/adamar-hotel-sultanahmet/ Sat, 05 Dec 2009 12:30:46 +0200 vidistanbul Hotels http://www.vidistanbul.com/hotels/adamar-hotel-sultanahmet/
1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/architectural-structures/haydarpasa-railway-station/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/architectural-structures/haydarpasa-railway-station/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:33:23 +0200 vidistanbul Architectural Structures http://www.vidistanbul.com/architectural-structures/haydarpasa-railway-station/
This splendid station building welcomes those arriving in Istanbul from Anatolia by train, and is the last sight of this enchanting city for those leaving with a mixture of emotions.

4 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/postal-service-museum/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/postal-service-museum/ Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:18:14 +0200 vidistanbul Museums http://www.vidistanbul.com/museum/postal-service-museum/
2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bus-touristic/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bus-touristic/ Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:15:39 +0200 vidistanbul Attractions http://www.vidistanbul.com/attractions/bus-touristic/
The buses visit the following places,
1. Taksim
2. Tepebaşı
3. Şişhane
4. Unkapanı
5. Fener
6. Ayvansaray
7. Edirnekapı
8. Fatih
9. Şehzadebaşı
10. Unkapanı
11. Eminönü
12. Sirkeci
13. Cağaloğlu
14. Sultanahmet
15. Eminönü
16. Tophane
17. Kabataş
18. İnönü Stadium

You can start your tour in any of the stops in the places that the bus visits.

2 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beyoglu/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beyoglu/ Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:59:07 +0200 vidistanbul Urban Centers http://www.vidistanbul.com/urban-centers/beyoglu/ The district encompasses other neighborhoods located north of the Golden Horn, including Galata (the medieval Genoese citadel from which Beyoğlu itself originated), Karaköy, Cihangir, Şişhane, Tepebaşı, Tarlabaşı, Dolapdere and Kasımpaşa, and is connected to the old city center across the Golden Horn through the Galata Bridge and Unkapanı Bridge. Beyoğlu is the most active art, entertainment and night life centre of Istanbul.

1 Vote(s) ]]> http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/st-anthony-of-padua-cathedral/ http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/st-anthony-of-padua-cathedral/ Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:57:37 +0200 vidistanbul Historical Places http://www.vidistanbul.com/historical-places/st-anthony-of-padua-cathedral/
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