Hello everyone! In today's episode we will show you many other different
places you can see and visit here in Beşiktaş area. If you're someone who is
spending more days here in Istanbul but you have already visited most of
the sites in the historical peninsula then we will give you some other options
that you can see around here.
This fortress was built in the narrowest point of the Bosphorus.
The Asian side of Constantinople was already under the control of the Turkish
forces well before the conquest of the city in 1453 so in order to take the
city the Turkish forces first built a fortress called
Anadolu fortress in 1390 which nowadays can still be seen and visited on the
Asian side of Istanbul and then on the 15th of April of 1452 the Rumeli
fortress was finished in only four months. Its purpose was to control the ships
passing by. This place will offer stunning views from the Bosphorus, its
second bridge which connects both continents and the Asian side of the
city. This museum is already included in the museum Pass Istanbul but in case of
not having it the entrance fee per person costs 18 Liras. During the summer
period from April to October it opens from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and in winter
season from October 1st to April 1st it opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. it is closed
on Wednesdays.
Right outside the Rumeli fortress we can find a really nice road by the
seaside and it's a perfect place to take a walk by the Bosphorus. Here we'll
mostly see locals some fishermen and even a few men jumping into the water to
refresh themselves especially during the hot summers. If you would like to live a
more local experience in one of the best areas of Istanbul then this is the
indicated place for it.
This area is well known for its mosque by the Bosphorus and the bridge. Its
located just five minutes away by bus from Beşiktaş center and the easiest way
to arrive here is to take a 40, 40T or 42T bus from Taksim or the 22 or 25E
from Kabataş and get off in the Kabataş Erkek Lise bus stop. The most
iconic place in this area of course is the Ortaköy mosque also known as the
Great Mecidiye mosque and was built in 1853.
The views from here are spectacular and my favorite time for visiting this place is
definitely at night. Here we'll find a lively environment at every time, an
open-air market where we can buy nice souvenirs and of course to all of those
who love baked potatoes this is the perfect place to try the famous Turkish
Street food called Kumpir.
This is another beautiful mosque built by the famous Mimar Sinan in 1555 and he was the same architect
who built the Süleymaniye mosque among many others
and is located in the Beşiktaş center.
Unfortunately due to its location not too many people know about this mosque but
it totally worth a visit if you're if you are around this area. Its
construction was executed under the orders of Sinan Pasha who was a
younger brother of grand vizier Rüstem Pasha unfortunately he passed away
before the mosque was finished. Its interior is impressive is mostly
decorated in red, blue and yellow colors. It opens every day to visitors from 9
a.m. to 6 p.m. except at prayer times and it's totally free to enter.
This place is a modern area in the city. Here we can find a great atmosphere full of shops, markets
and of course pubs. Here is the place where the Beşiktaş football
team fans gather to support the team in every match and an eagle can be seen as a representation.
At night young people gather together here to have some drinks
and have fun. If you're looking for a good place besides Taksim or Istiklal street
to have some drinks with friends and where locals always go then
this is another place I would recommend you to go to.
This palace was built in the 19th century and is considered as one of the
most glamorous palaces in the world. It faces the Bosphorus strait and the views
are unique and outstanding. The palace is closed on Mondays and the other days
opens from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. the ticket fee per person is 60 liras
and to the harem is 40 Liras.
These are some of the many other options of places
that you can visit here while you're in Beşiktaş and the surrounding areas.
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