The European side is where you will find some of Istanbul's signature sites: the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Hagia Sophia, for instance. At any given opportunity I like to escape to the Asian side, which is calmer and, in many ways, the more authentic side of the city, with its strong sense of community.
Which cities in Turkey are in the European side?
Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey and the fifth-largest city in the world by population, is considered European, yet it occupies two different continents. One part of Istanbul lies in Europe and the other part lies in Asia.Aug 8, 2016
What are the two sides of Istanbul?
Istanbul is the only city in the world that's spread over two continents, with the Bosphorus strait forming the dividing line between Europe and Asia. The Golden Horn, an inlet stemming from the Bosphorus, further cuts the European side of Istanbul into northern and southern halves.
What is the best area to live in Istanbul?
- Bebek in Besiktas. Bebek is a charming and fashionable seaside neighborhood of Besiktas.
- Levazim in Besiktas.
- Akatlar in Besiktas.
- Istinye in Sariyer.
- Arnavutkoy in Besiktas.
- Moda in Kadikoy.
- Caddebostan in Kadikoy.
- Emirgan in Sariyer.
Which side of Istanbul is European?
European Side (Turkish: Avrupa Yakası) is the western half of Istanbul, located west of the Bosphorus and on the European mainland.
Which side of Istanbul is the Blue Mosque?
Located in the Europe side of İstanbul, the Blue Mosque is one of the most significant examples of classic Turkish architecture, which was constructed in the early 1660s.
What are the two sides of Turkey?
The European portion of Turkey is known as Thrace, while the Asian is called Anatolia or Asia Minor; Istanbul straddles both as the world's only city located on two continents.
Why does Turkey have East Thrace?
Originally Answered: How did Turkey keep East Thrace? Primarily because the Bulgarians, Serbs, Greeks and Romanians fell out after the first Balkan war. The Bulgarian Army had overstretched itself and had to draw forces massed on the Enez-Midye line to fight against the Serbs, Greeks and Romanians.