Istanbul Ortakoy

Ortaköy is a district of Beşiktaş district on the shore of the Bosphorus. It is famous for Kumpir Wafıl and Kokorec. Ortakoy Mosque is the symbol of the district.

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Ortaköy is one of Istanbul's favorite districts with its beautiful and colorful bazaar and lively atmosphere located in the triangle of the magnificent mosque, mosque, church and synagogue, situated under the European foot of the Bosphorus Bridge. Ortaköy is also one of the most popular meeting points of Istanbul residents with its popular nightclubs, bars, beautiful cafes and restaurants, and the pier square and kumpir shops.

One of the most beautiful activities that can be done in Ortaköy is to visit the lively streets and shops of Ortaköy, to take kumpir and to watch the Bosphorus in Ortaköy Square or to sit in the seaside restaurants and cafes.

One of the places to see in Ortaköy is the Büyük Mecidiye Mosque, which is known as Ortaköy Mosque, but which stands out with its magnificent architecture. Along with the mosque there is a Greek Orthodox Church named Ayios Fokas from the Byzantine period and a Synagogue named Etz Ahayim. It is also located in the square and is a historical 18th century. The fountain built by the son-in-law of Sultan III.Ahmed and the grand vizier Damat İbrahim Paşa is worth seeing.

Especially on weekends, local craftsmen such as handcrafted jewelry, hats, bags, second hand books and colorful objects are sold, are located on the street market and around the street. Night life is very colorful, especially in summer evenings in Ortaköy.

Istanbul Ortakoy

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