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Street Art and Graffiti in Istanbul

Street Art and Graffiti in Istanbul

The popularity of the Mural Istanbul festival which has allowed local and international painters to apply their work to the facades of buildings all around Kadıköy has boosted Istanbul\'s street art scene significantly in recent years. We looked at some of the greatest local painters whose work may be found on the city\'s buildings and walls.

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Bus Tours to Take in Istanbul

Bus Tours to Take in Istanbul

Enjoy the perfect sights of Istanbul. Explore the city with open-top sightseeing tour buses while seeing the most iconic sights and landmarks of Istanbul. Usually, you are free to hop on and hop off the buses while touring. Discover the prepossessing stops such as Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

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Haydarpaşa Train Station

Haydarpaşa Train Station

The ancient Haydarpaşa Railway Station has been an iconic picture on Istanbul\'s skyline and a symbolic entryway to the city for over a century. The station was a terminal on the Istanbul-Medina-Damascus railway line and later for lines to Anatolia. It was built by the German-owned Anatolian-Baghdad Railway and designed by architects Otto Ritter and Helmuth Cuno. Haydarpaşa, as it was severely destroyed during World War I but was reconstructed in its current shape, saw the country\'s transition from the Ottoman Empire to the Turkish Republic.

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Best Electronics Stores in Istanbul

Best Electronics Stores in Istanbul

In the age of technology, we all have our needs. Sometimes, our phones got broken, sometimes we need a coffee machine. From day to day, month to month, year to year, we all need new devices these days whether it\'s a phone or a PC. In a city like Istanbul, it is not hard to find an electronic store as there are stores for anything in nearly every province. It is generally within walk distance. In this article, we will talk to you about the best electronic stores that you can visit in Istanbul.

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Most Famous Squares in Istanbul

Most Famous Squares in Istanbul

The center of modern Istanbul is Taksim Square. Starting from the center of Taksim square, take a look at the monument of the Republic, crafted by the famous Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica. It marks the fifth anniversary of the Republic of Turkey\'s founding in 1923, following the Turkish War of Independence, and includes revolutionary figures such as Atatürk and Ismet Inönü.\r\n\r\nThe location is a major public transportation hub, acting as the primary transfer point. The historic tram route also begins here.

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