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District of İstanbul
İstanbul - Turkey

Bosphorus

The Bosphorus or Bosporus, also known as the Istanbul Strait, is a strait that forms part of the boundary between Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus, the Sea of Marmara, and the Dardanelles strait to the southwest together form the Turkish Straits. The world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, the Bosphorus connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara (which is connected by the Dardanelles to the Aegean Sea, and thereby to the Mediterranean Sea.

Located at 41.1194, 29.0753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Ancient Greek geography, Bosphorus, Straits of the Mediterranean, Tourism in Istanbul

Rumelihisarı

Rumelihisarı (Rumelian Castle) is a fortress located in the Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey, on a hill at the European side of the Bosphorus. It gives the name of the quarter around it. It was built by the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II between 1451 and 1452, before he conquered Constantinople.

Located at 41.0847, 29.0561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Museums in Istanbul, Ottoman fortifications, Music venues in Istanbul, Bosphorus, Landmarks in Turkey, Forts in Turkey, Archaeological sites in Turkey, Architecture in Turkey, Buildings of Mehmed the Conqueror, 1450s architecture, Castles in Turkey

Istanbul Technical University

Istanbul Technical University (Tr. İstanbul Teknik Üniversitesi, commonly referred to as ITU or Technical University) is an international technical university located in Istanbul, Turkey. It is the world's third oldest technical university dedicated to engineering sciences as well as social sciences recently, and is one of the most prominent educational institutions in Turkey.

Located at 41.1055, 29.0236 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Technical universities and colleges, Engineering universities and colleges in Turkey, Istanbul Technical University, Şişli, State universities and colleges in Turkey, Educational institutions established in the 1770s, 1773 establishments

Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge

The Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge, also known as the Second Bosphorus Bridge, is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait . When completed in 1988 it had the 6th longest suspension bridge span in the world; today it is 17th. The bridge is named after the 15th century Ottoman Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror, who took Constantinople in 1453 and ended the Byzantine Empire. It carries the European route E80, Asian Highway 1 and Otoyol 2 highways.

Located at 41.0917, 29.0667 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Bridges in Istanbul, Bridges completed in 1988, Toll bridges in Turkey, Bosphorus, Suspension bridges in Turkey, Mehmed the Conqueror, Road bridges in Turkey

Maslak

Maslak is one of the main business districts of Sarıyer, Istanbul, Turkey, located on the European side of the city. It was formerly an exclave of the municipality of Şişli, though being far north and actually closer to the municipalities of Sarıyer and Beşiktaş. Therefore, a legislation was approved by the Interior Commission of the Turkish Parliament on October 18, 2012, that shifted the jurisdiction of the Maslak district from Şişli to Sarıyer.

Located at 41.1089, 29.0211 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Şişli, Central business districts

BJK Akatlar Arena

BJK Akatlar Arena is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Akatlar, Istanbul, Turkey. The arena is the home court of Beşiktaş J.K. ; it also serves the volleyball team. It is also suitable to host other events, such as concerts. The Istanbul Municipality handed over its rights to multi-sports team Beşiktaş J.K. after the arena's construction and opening in 2004.

Located at 41.0868, 29.0234 (Lat. / Lng.), about 6 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Turkey, Sports venues in Istanbul, Music venues in Istanbul, Beşiktaş Basketball, Indoor arenas in Turkey, Event venues established in 2004, Sport in Beşiktaş, Turkish Basketball League venues

İstinye

İstinye is a neighbourhood in Istanbul, on the European side of the city. It is located between Emirgan and Yeniköy on the northwestern shore of the Bosporus, within the borough of Sarıyer. It is one of the finest seashore locations on the Bosporus where people walk around during the weekends. İstinye is famous for its cafés and seafood restaurants. A small bay is also among the things that make İstinye a preferred location to visit.

Located at 41.1, 29.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Restaurant districts and streets in Turkey, Neighbourhoods of Sarıyer, Bosphorus, Fishing communities in Turkey

Tarabya

Tarabya is a neighbourhood in Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus, between the neighbourhoods of Yeniköy and Kireçburnu. Besides its historical monuments, Tarabya is famous for its fish restaurants, bistros and nightclubs.

Located at 41.1333, 29.05 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Neighbourhoods of Sarıyer

Darüşşafaka High School

Darüşşafaka High School is one of the most prominent and influential schools of Turkey and is located in Maslak, Istanbul. The school was founded by the Darüşşafaka Association with the name "Islamic Education Association" in 1873. This date is controversial, with some sources claiming it was 1872. However, there is a consensus that the school started formal education in 1873 in the Fatih region of Istanbul, and gained its first graduates in 1881.

Located at 41.1261, 29.0276 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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High schools in Istanbul, Educational institutions established in 1873, 1873 establishments in the Ottoman Empire, Sarıyer

Ayhan Şahenk Arena

Ayhan Şahenk Arena is an indoor arena located in Istanbul, Turkey. The arena mostly hosts basketball games and is the home arena of Darüşşafaka Cooper Tires, Galatasaray women's basketball team, Galatasaray Café Crown and Efes Pilsen basketball teams. It has a seating capacity for 3,500 spectators.

Located at 41.1264, 29.0289 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Basketball venues in Turkey, Indoor arenas in Turkey, Sports venues in Istanbul, Event venues established in 1995, Galatasaray S.K. facilities

Türk Telekom Arena

Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi - Türk Telekom Arena is a multi-purpose stadium in the Şişli district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the new home ground for Galatasaray S.K. , replacing the old Ali Sami Yen Stadı. The all-seater stadium has the capacity to host 52,652 spectators during football games. On March 18, 2011, it recorded 131.76 decibels which is considered as being a world record as 'loudest crowd roar at a sport stadium' for Guinness World Records.

Located at 41.1029, 28.9904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Football venues in Turkey, Galatasaray S.K. facilities, Sports venues in Istanbul, Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkey, High-tech architecture, Şişli, Sports venues completed in 2011, Music venues in Istanbul

Yoros Castle

Yoros Castle is a ruined castle at the confluence of the Bosporus and the Black Sea, to the north of Joshua's Hill, in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also commonly referred to as the Genoese Castle, due to Genoa’s possession of it in the mid-15th century.

Located at 41.179, 29.094 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
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Castles in Turkey, Ottoman fortifications, Buildings and structures in Istanbul, History of Istanbul, Visitor attractions in Istanbul, Bosphorus, Forts in Turkey, Byzantine forts

Proje4L / Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art

Elgiz Museum of Contemporary Art is a private collection museum, founded by Dr. Can Elgiz. The museum opened in 2001, when there were no non-profit institutions in Turkey dedicated to contemporary art. Established with a mission to promote the development of contemporary art in Turkey, the initiave focused on giving space, support and international visibility to projects by young Turkish artists.

Located at 41.1097, 29.0206 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Art museums established in 2001, Art museums and galleries in Istanbul, Modern art museums, 2001 establishments in Turkey

Touring and Automobile Club of Turkey

The Touring and Automobile Club of Turkey (Turkish: Türkiye Turing ve Otomobil Kurumu) (TTOK), also known as Turkish Automobile Association, is an amateur and international organization dedicated to tourism and the automobile sector. It was founded in 1923 at the behest of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk by a group of intellectuals led by Reşit Saffet Atabinen, a diplomat at the time and a historian.

Located at 41.0992, 29.0053 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Automobile associations, Organizations established in 1923, Organizations based in Istanbul, Non-profit organizations based in Turkey, Tourism in Turkey

Khedive Palace

The Khedive Palace or Çubuklu Palace, Çubuklu Summer Palace, (Çubuklu Sarayı); Hidiv Mansion; located on the Asian side of the Bosporus in Istanbul, Turkey, was a former residence of Khedive Abbas II of Egypt and Sudan. The name of the residence is alternatively rendered in English as the Khedive Pavilion or the Khedive Mansion.

Located at 41.105, 29.0738 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Houses completed in 1907, Ottoman architecture, Art Nouveau architecture in Turkey, Imperial residences in Turkey, 1984 establishments in Turkey, Restaurants in Istanbul, Bosphorus, Redevelopment projects in Istanbul, Architecture in Turkey

Joshua's Hill

Joshua's Hill (Turkish: Yuşa Tepesi or Hazreti Yuşa Tepesi), a hill located on the Asian shore of Bosporus in Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey is a shrine containing a mosque and a tomb dedicated to Saint Joshua. The sacred place, 180 to 195 meters (to ft) above sea level, is also an important landmark for vessels coming from the Black Sea. At the summit of the hill is a terrace with benches for the comfort of pilgrims visiting the mosque and the tomb of Saint Joshua.

Located at 41.1626, 29.0853 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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Hills of Turkey, Shrines, Buildings and structures in Istanbul, Visitor attractions in Istanbul, History of Istanbul, Bosphorus

2008 United States consulate in Istanbul attack

The 2008 United States consulate in Istanbul attack was a result of gunfire on the consulate resulting in six casualties; of which three were the three gunmen, and three Turkish National Police officers. The attack occurred on July 9, 2008 in the morning hours, at a time when the embassy is at full function and an attack is most likely to cause more casualties. It is the responsibility of the host state to take care of security as per Article 30 of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations.

Located at 41.1173, 29.0469 (Lat. / Lng.), about 9 miles away.
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Terrorist incidents in 2008, Terrorism in Istanbul, Turkey–United States relations, 2008 in Turkey, Mass murder in 2008, History of the Republic of Turkey, Attacks on diplomatic missions of the United States

Emirgan Park

The Emirgan Park (Turkish: Emirgan Korusu or rarely Emirgan Parkı) is a historical urban park located in Emirgan neighborhood at the Bosphorus in Sarıyer district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the largest public parks in Istanbul.

Located at 41.1083, 29.0525 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Parks in Istanbul, Urban public parks, Bosphorus

Aşk-ı Memnu (TV series)

Aşk-ı Memnu is a Turkish romantic drama television series produced by Ay Yapım Productions and originally broadcasted on Kanal D between 2008 and 2010. It has been adapted from Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil's novel Aşk-ı Memnu, but it takes place in contemporary Istanbul instead of the novel's late 19th-century setting.

Located at 41.1654, 29.0528 (Lat. / Lng.), about 12 miles away.
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2008 television series debuts, 2010 television series endings, Turkish drama television series, Television series by Ay Yapım

İstinye Park

Istinye Park is a shopping center in the İstinye quarter of Istanbul, Turkey with 291 stores, 85,250 sqm of retail area, and four levels of underground parking. The center features both enclosed and open air sections. The open air section has a green central park and offers street side shopping. The center includes an authentic Turkish food bazaar- a traditional market place, inspired by Turkish architecture and history.

Located at 41.1104, 29.0329 (Lat. / Lng.), about 8 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Istanbul, Sarıyer

Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex

Ali Sami Yen Sports Complex or Ali Sami Yen Spor Kompleksi is a new multi-purpose sports complex in the Şişli district of Istanbul, Turkey. It' s owned by Galatasaray SK. The complex covers an area of approximately 120,000 m².

Located at 41.1029, 28.9904 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Football venues in Turkey, Retractable-roof stadiums, Galatasaray S.K. facilities, Multi-purpose stadiums in Turkey, High-tech architecture, Şişli

Radio ITU

Radio ITU (or Technical University Radio) is the first university radio in Turkey. Radio ITU is located in the School of Electrical and Electronic Engineering building in Maslak campus.

Located at 41.1041, 29.0246 (Lat. / Lng.), about 7 miles away.
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Campus, college, student and university radio stations, Istanbul Technical University

Aliuşağı

Aliuşağı (also, Əliuşağı, Aliushagy, and Alyushagy) is a village and municipality in the Samukh Rayon of Azerbaijan. It has a population of 1,672.

Located at 41.1194, 29.0753 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Populated places in Samukh District, Villages in Turkey, Populated places in Ankara Province

Uskumruköy

Uskumruköy (literally mackerel village) is a village in Sarıyer intracity district of İstanbul Province, Turkey. It is situated at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:41|13|N|29|01|E||| | |name= }} to the north of a forest named Balgrad ormanı which is one of the most popular excursion areas of İstanbul citizens. It is only 8 kilometres west of Sarıyer and although administratively a village, it is actually a suburb of Greater İstanbul . The population of Uskumruköy is 4524 as of 2010.

Located at 41.2167, 29.0167 (Lat. / Lng.), about 14 miles away.
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Populated places in Istanbul Province, Villages in Turkey, Sarıyer, Marmara Region, Thrace

Bosporus Water Tunnel

The Bosphorus Water Tunnel (Turkish: Boğaziçi Su Tüneli) is an under sea waterway tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey, crossing the Bosphorus strait. It was constructed in 2012 to transfer water from the Melen Creek in Düzce Province to the European side of Istanbul. The infrastructure, built by the Ministry of Forest and Water Management, is 136 m under the sea level, resisting a pressure of 14 bar .

Located at 41.1276, 29.081 (Lat. / Lng.), about 10 miles away.
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Water supply and sanitation in Turkey, Buildings and structures in Istanbul, Bosphorus, Beykoz, Sarıyer, Tunnels in Turkey, Water tunnels, Tunnels completed in 2012, Undersea tunnels