Take your Istanbul vacation to the next level on a private luxury yacht cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. With space for up to 15 people, this aquatic adventure is perfect for couples, families, and friend groups. As you gently cruise past iconic attractions like Dolmabahce Palace, Maiden's Tower, and the Galata Bridge, you’ll enjoy exemplary service from your personal captain and crew.
The shores of the Golden Horn, one of the popular parts of the historical peninsula, are among the must-see places on your Istanbul trip. Long and narrow, it also has a horn-shaped geographical structure. For this reason, it is also called the Golden Horn. The Golden Horn is also one of the most important trade centers of old Istanbul. Below you can find information about popular places, places to visit, activities and transportation on the shores of the Golden Horn.
The Bosphorus, or Bosporus with its historical name, is a strait and international waterway that separates the continents of Asia and Europe and connects the Sea of Marmara and the Black Sea. The Bosphorus generally stretches in the northeast-southwest direction and divides the city of Istanbul into the European Side and the Anatolian Side. The Bosphorus is a gateway connecting Asia and Europe and is 30 kilometers long. It is the point that connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara. The depth of the Bosphorus is 60 meters on average, and the deepest point reaches up to 120 meters. Its width is very variable due to its distance from the shore, and its widest point is 3500 meters. In the Bosphorus, there are currents from the Black Sea to the Marmara on the water surface, and from the Marmara to the Black Sea underwater. There are also occasional counter currents on the water surface.
Built by Genoese in 1348, the nine-story tower is 66.90 meters, and it was the tallest building in the city when built. In the Ottoman Era, the tower has been used for different purposes such as a fire observatory and a jail. During its long history, the tower witnessed a lot, but the most striking occasion undoubtedly was in 1632, when Hezarfen Ahmet Celebi glided from the top of the Galata Tower across the Bosphorus to Uskudar with his self-constructed wings. During a storm in 1875, the conic roof of the tower was destroyed and was not restored during the rest of the Ottoman Era. In 1960s the conical cap has been restored and the wooden interior was replaced by a concrete structure. Since then, the tower is open to public. Today there is a restaurant and cafe on its upper floor. With its essential role in Istanbul's skyline, Galata Tower is the optimum spot to catch a panoramic view of Istanbul.
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