The first breach of the walls was through the 4th Campaign in 1204, the 2nd through the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453.

As natural and very secure harbor, the Golden Horn has performed a huge role in the introduction of Istanbul. The inlet separates the Europen shore into two. It’s roughly 8km

It had been named following the Famous French author you’ll enjoy the magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and also whole Istanbul.

An incredible cruise backward and forward continents, Asia and Europe, across the Bosphorus through the Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Castles, wooden villas and mansions to the Rumeli Fortress.

Istanbul has been trapped many occasions before Mehmet the Conqueror required the town in 1453, however, it was able to defend itself with the aid of the Roman city walls.

It is a small, attractive tower built with an islet in the entrance towards the Bosphorus. It is the indicating İstanbul. Used previously like a watchtower along with a lighthouse, it’s been preserved in the 1800s appearance.

Built by Ottoman Sultan Abdulaziz (1861-1876), Beylerbeyi is really a wonderful, fortunate, imperial residence having a fountain within the primary salon, the typical delicious chambers, Bohemian very chandeliers, Sèvres and Chinese vases, and enjoyable gardens.

Dolmabahce Palace built by the Empire’s 31st Sultan Abdulmecid I, and built between your years 1843 and 1856. Formerly, the Sultan and the family had resided in the Topkapı Palace, but because the medieval Topkapı was missing in contemporary style, and luxury, then the castles from the European monarchs, Abdulmecid made the decision to construct a brand new modern palace close to the site of the former Besiktas Palace, that was destroyed.