The Bosphorus Bridge is located on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, connecting the Sea of Marmara on one side, and the Black Sea on the other, and it is the bridge that divides Istanbul into two European and Asian sides, to facilitate access and traffic between the two continents.

The Bosphorus Bridge is located on the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, connecting the Sea of Marmara on one side, and the Black Sea on the other, and it is the bridge that divides Istanbul into two European and Asian sides, to facilitate access and traffic between the two continents.

Located along the Bosphorus in the Ortaköy neighborhood, this area is famous for its stunning views, lively atmosphere, and rich cultural history. The Ortaköy Mosque, built in the 18th century during the reign of Sultan Abdulmecid, is an impressive example of Baroque architecture with Ottoman influences.

Dolmabahçe is the largest palace in Turkey. It has an area of 45,000 m2 (480,000 sq ft), and contains 285 rooms, 46 halls, six hammams, and 68 toilets. The design contains eclectic elements from the Baroque, Rococo and Neoclassical styles, blended with traditional Ottoman architecture to create a new synthesis.

Üsküdar (Turkish pronunciation: [ysˈcydaɾ]) is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 35 km2, and its population is 524,452 (2022). It is a large and densely populated district on the Anatolian (Asian) shore of the Bosphorus.

The Blue Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 in what was then the center of Istanbul. Its position opposite Hagia Sophia suggests that Ahmed I intended the mosque to rival the glory of the former catheral. The mosque's architect, Sedefkar Mehmed Ağa, is responsible for the perfect proportions of its structure.

It was formerly a church (360–1453) and a museum (1935–2020). The last of three church buildings to be successively erected on the site by the Eastern Roman Empire, it was completed in AD 537, becoming the world's largest interior space and among the first to employ a fully pendentive dome.