Exploring Istanbul's Iconic Landmarks

Beauty is spread all over Istanbul sides: the European and Asian ones, attracting tourists with its nature and monuments. It is always packed with visitors from all around the world. With all this charming beauty, many questions need answers: “What is the best place in Istanbul? What is the most famous place? And what is the best destination to visit?”

Tourism in Istanbul

Istanbul has mild weather over all seasons, giving plenty of time to enjoy the city’s breath-taking beauty, offering a perfect tourist environment for visitors to enjoy its monuments.

• Weather in Istanbul:

Despite its location in a transitional climate zone, Istanbul has mild weather, featuring a hot, humid summer with 28º in July and August. Winter is cold and humid with the possibility of snowfalls, while it is cool in spring and autumn with rainfalls. Generally, Istanbul has shifting weather that can be cold and hot on the same day.

• Istanbul in Winter:

Istanbul has a moderate winter in terms of temperature and rainfall, with an average temperature of 5.9º in January. It is worth noting that winter in Istanbul is not suitable for coastal tourism and open areas.

• Istanbul in Summer:

 Istanbul’s weather in summer is often warm and pleasant, with an average temperature of 23.4º in July and somehow high humidity. Tourism flourishes in summer, mainly coastal tourism, that parks and forests become packed with visitors.

Istanbul Map

Istanbul comprises two sides: European and Asian, separated by the Bosphorus that links the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea. Istanbul has 39 districts, varied in significance according to location, population, and features.

Top 10 Entertainment Places in Istanbul

Fun and entertainment lovers can enjoy their time in one of the following spots:

1. Vialand Park

Vialand is Istanbul’s most massive entertainment park, one of the most significant tourist places on the European side, situated in Sultaneyup District, nearby Miniaturk Park, where you can enjoy hours of fun and enjoyment.

2. Cinetech

Cinetech is located in the Mall of Istanbul, displaying the latest world releases of movies in English with Turkish subtitles in 3D. There are many restaurants nearby the cinema serving a wide range of Turkish and Western dishes. The cinema has a strategic location in one of the most prominent shopping malls in Basaksehir.

3. Vadistanbul Shopping Mall

Vadistanbul is one of Istanbul’s most massive and beautiful shopping malls, with stunning views of Belgrad Forest. The mall has a dancing fountain at the entrance and many restaurants that serve the most delicious dishes.

4. Faruk Yalcin Zoo

Faruk Yalcin Zoo is located in Gebze, known for its diversity, having many animals and organisms, and it offers a wide range variety of entertainment activities for children and adults.

5. The Princess Islands

The Princess Islands are some of the most fantastic tourist places on the Asian side of Istanbul, a group of islands with green natural beauty against the Kartal Coast.

The islands are known for their palaces and stunning nature; they can be reached by ferry from Kartal Beach or Eminonu.

6. Kadikoy Beach

Kadikoy Beach is located in Kadikoy, which can be reached by metro. It features beautiful parks and a fully-served coast, and it has a wide variety of restaurants serving the most delicious Turkish and Western dishes.

7. Galata Tower

Galata Tower is located at the end of Independence Street. The tower has panoramic views of the city and the Bosphorus, one of the most ancient towers. It comprises nine floors with a featured height, 66.9 meters, offering panoramic views of the city.

8. Galata Mevlevi Museum

Turkey’s history has a Sufi hue, and Mevlevi is a primary component of the stereotype of Ottoman history; it is attributed to Jalal Al-Din Rumi, who is buried in Konya. You will have the opportunity to learn important information about this ideological history at this museum.

9. The Historical Area between Laleli and Sultan Ahmed

The old city is the Ottoman’s history hoard and Istanbul’s heart, where most historical monuments are found including, mosques, ancient local markets, and historical schools. Not to mention, it has the shrine of Sultan Abdul Hamid II and many more tombs. It can be easily reached by tramway.

10. Eminonu Market and Sea Port

Eminonu Market is one of Istanbul’s most famous markets and tourist places, attracting many tourists who visit it to enjoy shopping in the Egyptian Bazaar. It is also known for its seaport, where you can head towards tourist spots in Istanbul.

Top 10 Tourist Places on the Asian Side of Istanbul

1. The Maiden’s Tower

It is a small island at the southern entrance of the Bosphorus where a tower was built. The tower is 200 meters from Uskudar Beach, one of the city’s most significant monuments, attracting many tourists who can reach it from the city centre by Marmara Metro or ferry.

2. Bostanci Lunapark

Bostanci Lunapark is one of Istanbul’s best entertainment cities, offering all fun and enjoyment atmospheres for all family members. It is located in Kadikoy and can be reached by the underground.

3. Baghdad Street

Baghdad Street is one of the most famous streets on the Asian side of Istanbul, and it spreads from Kadikoy to Maltepe, almost parallel to the Marmara Sea coast. Baghdad Street is as renowned as Independence Street.

4. Camlica Mosque

Camlica Mosque is situated on Camlica Hill with views of the Bosphorus. It was opened on 3^rd May 2019 to be Turkey’s most massive mosque with six minarets; it was built on 15000 m², and it accommodates 63000 worshipers. The mosque has a conference hall, a museum for Turkish and Islamic ruins, a public library, and an art exhibition. In addition, it has 30 acres of gardens where visitors can wander and enjoy the stunning views.

5. Yoros Castle

Yoros Castle is one of the most historic castles on the Asian side of Istanbul, standing high like a mountain on the Bosphorus entrance in Beykoz District, rich in perennial trees, green spaces, and natural beauty. 

6. Goksu River

Goksu River is located nearby Anadolu Hisar Castle, flowing into the Bosphorus. The river’s banks are packed with perennial trees and beautiful parks.

7. The Polish Village

The Polish Village is a tourist village, one of the most beautiful tourist spots on the Asian side of Istanbul, located in Beykoz District, having many lakes and children game zones, and a zoo, too.

8. Democracy and Freedom Island

Democracy and Freedom Island was known as Palti Island, located nearby the princess islands, one of Istanbul’s most modern tourist places. The island was opened in 2020 to be an integrated tourist resort supervised by the Turkish government. It is associated with the Turk memory with its historical events.

9. The Princess Islands

They are a group of islands against the Atlar Coast on the Asian side of Istanbul, known for their natural beauty and palaces, and they can be reached by ferry from Kadikoy or Eminonu. The Princess Islands offer a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Composed of nine islands, the most popular being Büyükada, Heybeliada, Burgazada, and Kınalıada, they are characterized by their car-free streets, horse-drawn carriages, and elegant Victorian-era mansions.

10. Sile Beach

Sile Beach is located on the furthest side of Istanbul, on the Black Sea, one of the city’s most beautiful beaches, featuring powdery sands and clean water.

Read also: Explore Top Places on the Asian Side of Istanbul.

Top Tourist Places for Family in Istanbul

1. Miniaturk Park in Eyup

Miniaturk has a collection of sculptures to the most famous monuments in Turkey, and families can enjoy their time marvelling at Turkey’s most significant cities and monuments.

2. Florya Aquarium

Florya Aquarium is one of the tourist places for families and youth, displaying a group of the most fantastic sea organisms. In addition, it offers the chance for diving accompanied by professional trainers.

The aquarium is located on Florya Beach on the European side of Istanbul, nearby Ataturk Airport, and can be reached by metro or bus.  

3. Aqua Club Dolphin

Aqua Club Dolphin is one of Turkey’s most enjoyable water parks, offering an unforgettable experience of water activities and fantastic dolphin shows. The park is located on the E80 Highway in Bahcesehir on the European side of Istanbul.

4. Belgrad Forest

Belgrad Forest, known as Istanbul people park, is virgin nature spreading out along vast areas, and the municipality offers all needed services for the parks at the forest.

5. Edos Park in Kartal

Edos Park is located amidst natural beauty on the Asian side of Istanbul, offering a fantastic atmosphere for a picnic with family and friends.

6. Fethi Pasha Reserve

Fethi Pasha Reserve is located in Uskudar on the Asian side of Istanbul, right on the Bosphorus between Uskudar Port and the Bosphorus Bridge (15 July Martyrs Bridge). The reserve has stunning views of the Bosphorus in the arms of nature.

7. Yildiz Park

Yildiz Park is a family park, a massive nature reserve, originally the garden of Yildiz Palace. The park is located in Besiktas, and it is really worth having the title of the most beautiful tourist place in Istanbul due to its stunning natural beauty.

8. Baltalimani Japanese Park

Japanese Park is a small park in Bebek nearby the Bosphorus, featuring a Japanese style in trees and design.

9. Rumeli Hisar Museum

Rumeli Hisar Museum is the historic castle right on the Bosphorus in Bebek, with a sea pavement viewing the Asian side of Istanbul. Bebek area is one of Istanbul’s richest places in tourist monuments, restaurants, and cafes. In addition, it is famous for the Turkish Kumpir, served in its famous restaurants nearby Ortakoy Mosque.

10. The Bosphorus

Never miss the chance of exploring the Bosphorus while visiting Istanbul; this time, try the sea as ferries offer the opportunity for visitors to marvel at the Bosphorus from Eminonu in the Marmara Sea to Sariyer in the Black Sea. Ferries are set every half an hour, and the trip lasts for about one hour.

Top 10 Tourist Places for Children in Istanbul

Here is a list of the most prominent tourist places for children and youth:

1. Vialand Park

Vialand Park is located in Eyup on the European side of Istanbul, an entertainment city for an exceptional experience and endless fun for children and family members.

2. Turkuazoo Aquarium: Sea Life

Turkuazoo is one of the biggest fish aquariums in Europe with 8000 m², located in the Forum Mall in Bayram Pasha District.

3. Rahmi M. Koc Museum

Rahmi M. Koc Museum is nearby the golden horn, an exhibition for old classic cars, where you can get in real old planes and trains, as well as the Turkish submarine, TCG Ulucalireis. It also has a collection of games and scientific experiments for children.

4. Istanbul Toy Museum

Istanbul Toy Museum has more than 4000 toys associated with children’s and adults’ memory alike. The toy museum is located on the Asian side of Istanbul within a wooden palace in Goztepe.

5. Ada Park

Ada Park is a massive public park located in Bayram Pasha District, containing various facilities, including artificial lakes, a zoo, and a fun city, offering entertainment for children and adults.

6. Lunapark

Lunapark is located in Beylikduzu District, an entertainment city for all children.

7. KidZania

KidZania is a wonderful, rich place, full of activities that add new experiences for children, allowing them to explore their potential.  It is fully equipped with modern tools that enable children to experience various professions. KidZania is located in Akasya Mall in Uskudar and can be reached by Metrobus.

8. Aquamarine

Aquamarine is one of the most beautiful water parks, located in Buyukcekmece nearby the E5 highway.

9. Snow Park

Snow Park is located in Torium Istanbul on the E5 highway in Esenyurt, and it can be reached by the Metrobus. The park offers an exceptional opportunity to enjoy snow in summer, as well as many activities for children.

10. Moipark

Moipark is Istanbul’s biggest indoor entertainment city, located in Basakasehir at the Mall of Istanbul. It comprises two floors of games for children and adults.

Top 10 Tourist Places for Youth in Istanbul

1. EVO Sports

EVO Sports is a coloured paint fight park located in Kartal, where you can enjoy the best time of fun and enjoyment.

2. Intercity İstanbul Park

Intercity İstanbul Park is an international race track in Istanbul, Tuzla, that hosts Formula 1 races, with a total area of 2.215.000 m².

3. Feshane Park

Feshane Park is a famous entertainment city on the European side of Istanbul, featuring a strategic location on the golden horn coastline, nearby Abu Eyup Al-Ansari Mosque. The park offers a wide range of games for all ages.

4. Pierre Loti Hill

Pierre Loti Hill is located in Eyupsultan District with stunning views of the golden horn, and it can be reached either by cable car or on foot. It is one of the youth favourite spots for spending fabulous soiree enjoying the fresh air.

5. Parachuting from Safir Mall

The youth can enjoy the experience of parachuting from the highest peak of Istanbul, Safir Mall, in Levent.

6. Horse Club Istanbul

Horse Club is located in Sariyer on the European side of Istanbul, offering a fantastic opportunity for youth who like horse-riding to enjoy the best times and attend training courses and international competitions.

7. Forestanbul Adventure Park

Forestanbul Adventure Park offers a group of adventure sports for youth, including a high ropes course, wall climbing, ziplines, a giant swing, base jumping, go-karting, and orienteering on a total rea 65000 m².

8. Galatasaray Bath

With its traditional Turkish design, Galatasaray Bath in Taksim offers visitors the opportunity of enjoying the featured Turkish bath. It was built in 1715 and restored in the 60s of the last century.

9. Uskudar District and the Maiden’s Tower

Uskudar has a wide variety of historical Ottoman monuments, markets, restaurants, and exceptional views that youth seek.

10. Agva and Sile Beaches on the Black Sea

Agva and Sile Beaches are some of the sandy beaches, famous for their crystal, turquoise water and green mountains and forests.

The Most Famous Museums in Istanbul

Here is a list of the most famous museums in Istanbul:

1. Dolmabahce Palace

Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most beautiful Ottoman palaces ever, classified as one of Istanbul’s most prominent tourist places, containing the most fantastic Ottoman artefacts, with fabulous halls and corridors that show the great history of the Ottoman Empire. The palace is located in Besiktas District, right on the Bosphorus and can be reached either by tramway or on foot.

2. Panorama 1453 Historical Museum

The panorama is located in Fatih District and can be reached by tramway lines T1 and T4. It displays the history of Constantinople history by Sultan Muhammed Fatih.

3. Topkapi Palace

Topkapi Palace was built in the 15^th century, a seat for the Ottoman Sultans for about 400 years, located in Sultan Ahmed District, and can be reached by most transport lines and tramways.

4. Hagia Sofia Museum

Hagia Sofia Mosque is against Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and it has a significant status as it has decorations and paters that date back to the Ottoman and Byzantine periods.

5. Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum

Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum is one of the most significant museums and tourist monuments in Istanbul, featuring harmony between Turkish and Islamic civilisations, having various prophetic remains, and it can be reached by tramway.

6. Wax Museum in Istanbul

Wax Museum has many wax statues and sculptures for historical, artistic, and political figures, located in Taksim on the European side of Istanbul.

7. Chocolate Museum in Istanbul

Chocolate Museum has three different halls, having chocolate trees, chocolate waterfalls, sculptures of Turkey’s most important monuments and Disney figures. It is located on the E 80 highway in Esenyurt nearby Akpati Mall.

8. Istanbul Museum of Modern Art

Istanbul Museum of Modern Art is located in Beyoglu, having a wide range of new artworks for Turkish artists, as well as photographs and a library.

9. Toy Museum in Istanbul

Toy Museum is located in Kadikoy, having a collection of toys which stuck in the memories of many generations and are associated with children’s and adults’ culture.

10. Istanbul Museum of the History of Science and Technology in Islam

The museum displays the most significant inventions of Muslim scientists and those who lived during the scientific development of the Islamic World. The museum is located behind Gulhane Park nearby Sultan Ahmed Square, and it can be reached by tramway.

Are you considering getting more information about museums in Istanbul? Read also: Top 27 Museums of Istanbul.

Dolmabahce Palace: Istanbul’s Most Massive Palace

Topkapi Palace was not enough to show the greatness of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Sultan Abdulmajid I compared to the European palaces at that time, so he decided to build a new palace linking Europe and Asia. Dolmabahce Palace was built during his reign between 1843 – 1856 and was a seat for government and stay for six sultans, except for Sultan Abdul Hamid II, who took Yildiz Palace as a seat for him though it was a simple palace compared to Dolmabahce Palace. Dolmabahce Palace, located on the Bosphorus, was surrounded by gardens, having many suites and parts. It was designed by many Turkish and foreign architects. Dolmabahce Palace is located in Besiktas, converted to a museum displaying its artefacts for visitors and tourists, one of Istanbul’s best palaces and museums.

Top 15 Mosques in Istanbul and their History

Istanbul is known as the city of minarets due to the enormous mosques designed in the Ottoman style. Here is a list of Istanbul’s most famous mosques:

1. Sultan Muhammed Fatih Mosque

Faith Mosque is one of Istanbul’s most famous mosques, built during the reign of the Ottoman Empire in 1771. Next to its southern wall lies the shrine of Sultan Muhammed Fatih, his wife, and other Ottoman statesmen.

2. Abu Eyup Al-Ansari Mosque

Abu Eyup Al-Ansari Mosque is Istanbul’s first mosque, where the shrine of Abu Eyup Al-Ansar lies.

3. Suleymaniye Mosque or Suleyman Kanuni Mosque

Suleymaniye Mosque was built in 1557, located within a historic district viewing the Bosphorus, containing four schools, Quran school, a hospital, a hotel, a minaret, shops, baths, and the shrine of the Ottoman architect, Sinan.

4. Selim 1 Mosque or Yavuz Selim Mosque

Selim 1 Mosque was built in 1527 on a hill on the European side of Istanbul, overlooking the golden horn.

5. Eminonu Mosque or the New Mosque

Eminonu Mosque was built by orders of Sultan Safia, mother of Sultan Muhammad III, located nearby Eminonu Port.

6. Ortakoy Mosque or Majidiye Mosque

Ortakoy Mosque was built on the Bosphorus coast with exceptional views in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmajid.

7. Sehzade Mosque

Sehzade Mosque is located against Istanbul Municipality in Fatih, featuring the beautiful Ottoman design. It was built by orders of Sultan Suleyman Kanuni and was opened in 1548.

8. Sultan Ahmed Mosque (The Blue Mosque)

The Blue Mosque is the most famous in Istanbul, located in Sultan Ahmed Square against Ayasofia Mosque. It was built by orders of Sultan Ahmed 1 between 1609 – 1616, where he was buried.

9. The Sultan’s Mother Mosque (Pertevniyal Mosque)

Pertevniyal Mosque, opened in 1871, is an architectural masterpiece in Aksaray. It was built by orders of Sultan Pertevniyal and took her name. 

10. Aya Sofia Mosque

Aya Sofia Mosque was built during the Byzantine Period against Sultan Ahmed Mosque, built on the remains of the Hagia Sofia Church, and it was converted to a museum by orders of Ataturk.

11. Mihrimah Sultan Mosque in Uskudar

It is the first mosque built by Mihrimah Sultan, Daughter of Suleiman I, and designed by Mimar Sinan.

12. Camlica Mosque

Camlica Mosque is Turkey’s biggest mosque. It was built by orders of Recep Tayyip Erdogan and was opened in 2019.

13. Laleli Mosque

Laleli Mosque was built by orders of Sultan Mustafa III in Laleli District. The process of building the mosque started in 1753 and ended in 1763.

14. Bayezid II Mosque

Bayezid Mosque is one of Istanbul’s biggest mosques, and it was built by orders of Bayezid II between 1501 – 1506.

15. Mihrimah Sultan Mosque in Fatih

It was built in Fatih by orders of Sultan Mihrimah, Daughter of Suleiman I, and designed by Mimar Sinan.

Top 10 Shopping Malls of Istanbul

Here is a list of the most prominent shopping malls in Istanbul, attracting many tourists, that they have become tourist spots:

1. Forum Istanbul in Bayrampasha

Forum Mall contains about 300 shops for the most famous trademarks, as well as IKEA. In addition, it has the snow museum and the Turkuazoo that includes the family of the biggest shark in Europe and much rare fish. The mall can be reached by the underground.

2. Cevahir Mall in Istanbul

Cevahir Mall is located in Sisli on the European side of Istanbul, and it can be reached by metro (M2).

3. Venezia Mall in Istanbul

Venezia Mall is located in Osmangazi Pasha District on the European side of Istanbul, built in the shape of Vince city.

4. Mall of Istanbul in Basaksehir

Mall of Istanbul is one of Istanbul’s modern malls, a massive and diverse shopping mall, with the largest indoor entertainment city.

5. Zorlu Centre

Zorlu Centre is located in Zincirlikuyu, one of the most luxurious malls with the most international and local trademarks.

6. Aqua Florya Istanbul

Aqua Florya mall has stunning views of the Marmara Sea within the Florya District. It is located next to Florya Aquarium, which is rich in sea organisms.

7. Historya Mall

Historya Mall is located in Fatih, attracting many visitors.

8. Axis Mall

Axis Mall is a massive mall located at Bayrampasha metro station, one of the nearest malls to the city centre.

9. Akasya Mall

Akasya Mall is located in Uskudar, one of Turkey’s biggest malls, and it can be reached by the Metrobus.

10. Emmar Square Mall

Emmar Square Mall is located in Usukudar, one of the most fantastic malls. 

Top 10 Markets in Istanbul

1. Laleli Market

Laleli Market is located near Sultan Ahmed, having many companies that export ready-made clothes, textile, carpets, wedding clothes, shoes, bags, and leather, one of Istanbul’s most important wholesale and retail markets. It can be reached by tramway.

2. Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar is one of Istanbul’s most popular and ancient markets; the first covered part of the bazaar was built in the middle of the 14^th century by orders of Sultan Muhammed II, a tourist destination for Europeans and Arabs alike, and it can be reached by tramway.

3. Osmanbey Bazaar in Istanbul

Osmanbey Bazaar is one of the most prominent bazaars for selling women’s clothing, toiletry, and accessories in Istanbul. It is located in Sisli, nearby Taksim Square.

4. Mahmud Pasha Bazaar in Istanbul

Mahmud Pasha Bazaar is one of the most affordable bazaars in Istanbul, where you can find local and international products such as clothes, wedding dresses, shoes, bags, and household items. It is located in Mahmud Pasha neighbourhood in Fatih nearby the Grand Bazaar.

5. Baghdad Street

Baghdad Street is located in Kadikoy, one of the most classy tourist streets, known as fashion street, having various shops for the most famous trademarks. In addition, the street has a wide range of cafes and restaurants serving the most delicious Turkish cuisine.

6. Istiklal Street

It is the never-sleeping street, bustling the whole day, packed with tourists and shoppers. Tourists cannot visit Istanbul without passing on it. Independence Street is located nearby Taksim Square, spreading to Galata Tower.

7. Merter Market

Merter Market is located in Zeytinburnu, and it can be reached by the underground, one of the wholesale and retail markets of clothing, shoes, and textile. It has many shipping companies.

8. Nisantasi Street

It is located in Nisantasi District, having many famous trademarks that attract tourists. It can be reached by the underground (M2).

9. Masko Furniture City

Masko is located in Basaksehir, nearby the Mall of Istanbul, the largest furniture city in Europe, having a wide variety of Turkish furniture.

10. The Egyptian Bazaar in Eminonu

It is located nearby Eminonu Port, one of the popular markets, attracting many tourists as it offers good products at affordable prices. It can be reached by the underground (M2).

Read also: Visit The Top Markets in Istanbul.

Top 10 Parks of Istanbul

Here is a list of the most beautiful parks in Istanbul:

1. Gulhane Park

Gulhane Park is located in Sultan Ahmed District behind Topkapi Palace, spreading to Sirkeci, and its name means “Home of Flowers”.

2. Yildiz Park

Yildiz Park is located in Besiktas, one of Istanbul’s biggest and most beautiful public parks, part of Yildiz Palace.

3. Emirgan Park

Emirgan Park is one of Istanbul’s most fantastic tourist places in Sariyer, spreading to the Bosphorus, and it contains more than 120 species of trees and rare plants. In spring, the park becomes a tourist destination as it holds Tulip Festival every year.

4. Fenerbahce Park

Fenerbahce is located on the Asian side of Istanbul, opened in 1857 during the Ottoman Period. Its name means “beacon” that it played an important role in maintaining ships’ safety while passing the Bosphorus. The park has panoramic views of the Princess Islands, Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

5. Golet Park

Golet Park is located in Bahcesehir District on the European side of Istanbul, spreading on vast areas and containing fantastic artificial lakes, restaurants, and children’s game zones.

6. Florya Park

It is located in Florya District near Ataturk Airport, spreading out along the Marmara Sea Coastline with stunning views, and it is surrounded by various tourist facilities, as well as walking and biking tracks.

7. Brides’ Hill Park

Camlica Hill is located on the Asian side of Istanbul with matchless stunning views. It is known as the Brides’ Hill, as many newly married couples flock there to take photo ops.

8. Bakirkoy Park

It is located on the European side of Istanbul, and it holds many enjoyable activities. The park has sculptures of dinosaurs, water and sand games for children, and water formations flowing down a slope and pouring into a golden winged-horse pool. 

9. Green Valley Park

Green Valley Park is located in Beylikduzu District, a group of gardens next to each other, having many free children’s game zones and big pools filled with vivid fish. What snatches eyes is the Japanese garden with its traditional style cottages.

10. Faith Park (15 July Martyrs Park)

It is located on the Asian side of Istanbul nearby the Bosphorus, a big park with stunning views of the Bosphorus.

Top 5 Water Parks in Istanbul

1. Istanbul Aquarium

Istanbul Aquarium is located near Aqua Florya Mall, one of the most famous aquariums containing vivid sea organisms.

2. Sea Life – Turkuazoo Aquarium

Sea Life Aquarium is located in Bayrampsha District within Forum Istanbul Mall, one of Istanbul’s most beautiful water life exhibitions, giving visitors a featured sense of swimming deep in oceans while marvelling at its sides.

3. Aqua Dolphin

Aqua Dolphin is Istanbul’s most beautiful water park, rich in swimming pools, water slides, and dolphin dance shows.  It is located in Bahcesehir on the E 80 highway on the European side of Istanbul.

4. Grand Aqua Marine

Grand Aqua Marine is located in Buyukcekmece nearby E 5 highway.

5. Marina Aquapark Waterland

Marina Aquapark Waterland is located in Tuzla against the Marmara Sea Coastline, a fantastic water park where tourists can enjoy its massive water slides and swimming pools.

Edited by Safaraq Tourism

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