Istanbul True Discovery Tour

1856. Hacı Said Ağa was responsible for the construction works, while the project was realised by architects Garabet Balyan, his son Nigoğayos Balyan and Evanis Kalfa. The construction works cost five million Ottoman mecidiye gold coins, the equivalent of 35 tonnes of gold.

ee a breathtaking view of the European and Asian sides. You will find your self in Asia once the short ride is over

cafe named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti.

only twice in 1600 years.The first breach occured in 1204 during the fourth Crusade; the second breach was led by "Sultan Mehmetthe Conqueror".