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Introduction to a Bosphorus Tour
During the Bosphorus tour, we will take you to one of the most famous landmarks in the world through the Turk Easy site. Your tour will be a fantastical journey where civilization blends with stunning nature and rich history. Follow us to start our tour.
Bosphorus Tour
When talking about the Bosphorus, we are referring to the strait that connects Asia and Europe, linking the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara. It has a very rich history and was a place where Turkish sultans and emperors built their palaces, especially with the stunning views and prominent landmarks along the Bosphorus that we will tell you about in the following lines.
Major Landmarks in the Bosphorus Tour
The tour starts from Eminönü Port or Kabataş Port, depending on the closest port to you, and then the boat trip through the Bosphorus Strait will showcase the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul on both sides of the strait.
Dolmabahçe Palace
During the boat trip, you will see the famous Dolmabahçe Palace, built during the reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid I and by his orders. The construction of Dolmabahçe Palace took approximately thirteen years and was once considered the main center of the Ottoman state, flourishing greatly during that period.
The palace symbolizes various types of luxury and extravagance, featuring numerous flowers, large and ancient trees that are hundreds of years old, and you will directly notice the opulence of the construction visible on the walls.
Maiden's Tower
As the area is rich in history, it is not surprising to find many towers there. The second most famous Bosphorus landmark is the Maiden's Tower, which you will be able to see during the Bosphorus tour.
There are no precise details about the Maiden's Tower, and nothing is clear about who commissioned its construction or its purpose. However, there are some legends that the tower was built by an ancient king who wanted to keep his only daughter inside the tower after a fortune-teller predicted she would die from poisoning or a snake bite.
Ortaköy Mosque
Ortaköy Mosque is one of the most prominent historical and architectural mosques on the Bosphorus. The mosque was built over two centuries ago and is divided into two main sections. The first section is the mosque for worshippers, while the second section was used as a residence for Sultan Abdul Mecid.
Ortaköy Mosque
This mosque has two names, known as Ortaköy Mosque and Büyük Mecidiye Mosque. It is one of the prominent historical landmarks on the Bosphorus, built during the era of Sultan Abdul Mecid by an architect specialized in French architecture in 1854.
For this reason, it is built in the common style of European palaces known as Baroque style and is located on the shores of the Bosphorus Strait.
Küçüksu Palace
Küçüksu Palace is considered one of the most remarkable architectural gems you will see in your life. It was built upon the orders of Sultan Abdul Mecid and consisted of two floors plus a large garden surrounded by high walls.
The sultan ordered its demolition and reconstruction in the Baroque style, with three floors. It included many interior rooms and halls decorated with luxurious curtains, carpets, and antique crystal furnishings, as well as a space for displaying historical manuscripts, art pieces, and unique items.
Conclusion
The Bosphorus tour certainly includes many more prominent landmarks, which we will detail in subsequent Turk Easy articles to complete the tour from various angles and leave you with the best memories.
