Maiden’s Tower: It was used as a lighthouse, defending fortress, tax collecting office and prison for centuries both during the Roman and Ottoman periods. Today, it is one of the most important symbol of the city and most romantic place with an excellent view of Istanbul.
Golden Horn: As a natural and extremely secures harbor, the Golden Horn, the inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long with nice view of old and new part of the city.
Bosphorus: One of the biggest natural channel in the world lying between Black Sea and Sea of Marmara and divided city of Istanbul in two part as Asia and Europe. Both side of the channel there are so many imperial places, mosques, wooden summer houses and magnificent view of Istanbul
Princes’ Island: in the Sea of Marmara. Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada
During the Byzantine and Ottoman eras, princes and other royalty who were seen as challengers to the throne were exiled there giving the islands their present name. Until 19th century islands were almost empty but during the nineteenth century, the islands became popular resorts for Istanbul’s wealthy, and Victorian-era cottages and houses are still preserved on the largest of the Princes’ Islands.
