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A beautiful 19th-century mosque right on the Bosphorus waterfront in Ortaköy. It's famous for its elegant baroque style and the stunning view of the Bosphorus Bridge behind it.
A quiet, sloping park in Beşiktaş with plenty of shade and benches. It's a good spot to escape the neighborhood's busier streets for a bit.
A restored 19th-century row of workers' houses built for Dolmabahçe Palace staff. Today, it's a quiet, upscale pedestrian street with high-end shops and cafes.
A long, narrow park along the Bosphorus in the upscale Bebek neighborhood. It's a popular spot for a stroll, watching boats, and seeing how locals enjoy the waterfront.
Beşiktaş Square is the central hub of the Beşiktaş district, right on the Bosphorus shore. It's a busy transport interchange and a popular meeting spot, framed by the iconic Barbaros Hayrettin Paşa statue.
A long, open waterfront promenade right in front of the historic Çırağan Palace, now a hotel. It's a classic spot for a Bosphorus stroll with unbeatable views.
A late-Ottoman clock tower built by Sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by architect Sarkis Balyan. It stands as a free, elegant landmark on the palace waterfront.

A long, narrow park running through the heart of Maçka, connecting the neighborhoods of Şişli and Beşiktaş. It's a popular green route for joggers, dog walkers, and anyone needing a break from the traffic.

A lively waterfront square on the Bosphorus, famous for its view of the Bosphorus Bridge and the Ortaköy Mosque. It's a popular spot for a stroll, a photo, and grabbing a famous kumpir (stuffed baked potato).
A Mimar Sinan-designed mosque built for the admiral Sinan Pasha in Beşiktaş. The tomb of the famous Ottoman admiral Barbaros Hayrettin Pasha is right across the street.

A small, well-kept park on the hillside in Ulus, offering a clear, elevated view of the Bosphorus. It's a quiet spot for a coffee or to watch the ships go by.
A peaceful Ottoman-era complex built for the scholar and Sufi sheikh Yahya Efendi. It's a quiet cemetery and shrine in the heart of Beşiktaş.
