Two Continents

Visit Beylerbeyi Palace, situated on the shore at the Asian end of the Bosphorus Bridge, built between 1861 and 1864 by Sultan Abdulaziz. The palace is a three-storey structure set on terraced grounds planted with trees brought from all over the world. The interior was decorated in a style typical of 19th century Europe and the original furniture is still on display. The building itself, constructed in the French Baroque style, is made of stone and marble and was used by the Ottoman sultans as a summer residence.

Then drive to Çamlıca Hill, the highest hill in Istanbul, to enjoy the panoramic view of the city.

The next stop is the Grand Çamlıca Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkey, opened in 2019 and designed by two female architects, Bahar Mızrak and Hayriye Gül Totu.