Buyukdere Route

1-25 Participants

2 - 3 hours

Outdoor

Beyond the well-known centers of Istanbul lies a multi-layered cultural heritage hidden between the city and the sea. These routes, where different faiths, nations, literary figures, diplomats and artists have left their mark, invite you to discover Istanbul's rich and plural identity through architecture, social life and urban memory.

Located on the northern shores of the Bosphorus, the Büyükdere route makes this multi-layered past visible through places of worship, summer embassies, mansions and cultural institutions. On this walk, participants will discover not only the architectural structures but also the traces of the Ottoman Empire's diplomatic relations with Europe and the culture of life shaped on the Bosphorus.

Features

Visit and Expression Stops

. Old Buyukdere Pier

. Büyükdere, Santa Maria Latin Catholic Church

. Surp Bogos Armenian Catholic Church

. Mikael Portakalyan Mansion

. Spanish Summer Embassy

. Sadberk Hanim Museum / Azaryan Mansion

. Russian Summer Embassy

. Vehbi Koç House / Frenkyan Mansion

. Kocatas Mansion. Sait Pasha Mansion
. Mesarburnu Police Station
. Byzantine and Ottoman Cistern Remains

. Elmasyan Mansion

Excursions Included

. City tour with a professional guide
. Museum and cultural center entrances
. Headset

Especially Recommended for

. Those who want to explore Istanbul's cultural heritage
. Architecture and urban history enthusiasts
. Those interested in Bosphorus mansion culture
. Travelers looking for curatorial city routes
. Those who want to experience Istanbul from a different perspective