Best places: Castles in Istanbul, Turkey

Grand, domed sultan's palace, now a museum, including collections of art, calligraphy and carpets.

Hilltop 15th-century fortress with multiple towers, walking paths & water views.

👍👍 I recently took a ferry ride from Uskudar to visit Yoros Kalesi, and it was well worth the journey. The ferry ride itself was a pleasant experience, taking around 1.5 hours, allowing me to relax and enjoy the scenic views along the way. It was a delightful way to start the adventure. Once I arrived...

👍👍 The castle is being restored and entry is prohibited. However, it is possible to climb in some areas, but the officials said that climbing is not very safe. Too many stray dogs. We asked a lot, they accompanied us and we were able to go up to the castle. The view of the castle is beautiful, but it...

👍👍 Riva (also called Çayağzı) is a village, administratively a neighborhood, in Beykoz intracity district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. This place is the filming location of the Turkish TV show hit called Diriliş: Ertuğrul and its sequel Kuruluş: Osman.[2] Before the First World War, majority of the vi...