Important Places Nearby
KEY PLACES OF ISTANBUL AND BEAUTIES WORTH EXPLORING

Since its opening, Istanbul Airport, one of the world's largest and most modern airports operated by IGA, has been awarded over 60 accolades worldwide and in Turkey for its exemplary practices in the aviation sector during the five-year period. Having hosted more than 250 million passengers to date, Istanbul Airport offers flights to over 315 destinations worldwide. The Grand Tarabya, one of the hotels closest to Istanbul Airport, can be easily reached by private car or taxi, or you can take advantage of metro and public transportation options.

Located within the boundaries of Sarıyer district and hosting matches of the Galatasaray Football Club, this large sports complex has a total of 52.280 seats , 198 sky boxes, and over 4.500 VIP seats. After Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Rams Park is the second-largest stadium in Turkey in terms of seating capacity. It is equipped with 10.404 solar panels installed on its roof, aiming to cover 63% of the stadium's energy consumption. With this feature, Rams Park earned the title of the 'Most Powerful Stadium Operated by Solar Energy' and entered the Guinness World Records.

Turker Inanoglu Maslak (TIM) Show Center, which hosts famous local and international artists, shows, and various branches of art throughout the year, is one of Istanbul's most important entertainment centers. With its 1.820 -seat main hall, spacious foyers, 300-seat theater hall, 5 modern cinema halls, a large 35mm cinema projection screen not found in any other venue, souvenir boutiques, restaurant, cafe, and a spacious parking lot for 600 vehicles, TIM Show Center is a fully equipped cultural and entertainment center.

Istinye Park offers indoor comfort in a modern bazaar atmosphere with its glass dome and green spaces, providing both indoor comfort and outdoor freshness. Operating as an elegant and luxurious shopping mall, Istinye Park provides visitors with cinema halls equipped with the latest technologies, playgrounds for children, restaurants, and a spacious parking lot with a capacity of 3.600 vehicles.

This shopping center, located on the edge of the forest, promises visitors a variety of options to socialize and enjoy themselves with its more than 270 shops, cafes, and restaurants overlooking the forest, a 760-meter-long outdoor shopping street, concert and cinema areas. Vadistanbul, which houses Turkey's largest outdoor ice skating rink, hosts music shows with water and flame jets throughout the day in its show fountain. Offering a parking capacity of 5.500 vehicles, Vadistanbul is also accessible by air-rail.

The Belgrade Forest, Istanbul's oxygen source, offers nature enthusiasts a lush paradise where they can experience all seasons in their full beauty. Spread over 5.500 hectares and dating back to the historical Ottoman period, the Belgrade Forest provides opportunities for walking, running, and biking along its trails, allowing you to enjoy the fresh air. You can relax your soul with views of the lake and the chirping of birds, and observe historical water dams built in the 18th century.

Construction of Rumeli Fortress began in 1452 to control the ships passing through the Bosphorus, and from the 16th century onwards, it was used as a prison. Today, Rumeli Fortress serves as a museum and an open-air theater. In the Rumeli Fortress Museum, you can see Ottoman-era cannonballs and cannons, as well as various stone artifacts from the Eastern Roman Empire and the chain used at the entrance of the Golden Horn. By visiting Rumeli Fortress, which has the largest towers of its time, you can feel like you're traveling through time and witness one of the most beautiful views in the world from the observation terraces in the fortress.

The Hippodrome, built in the 4th century by the famous Roman Emperor Constantine the Great and used as the social center of four different empires throughout history, also known today as Sultanahmet Square, takes visitors back in time like a time machine. The square features notable monuments such as the Egyptian Obelisk, the Serpent Column, and the Walled Obelisk that still stand today. Additionally, the square serves as a center from which you can easily access famous historical landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, and the Basilica Cistern.

The Atatürk Arboretum, construction of which began in 1949 and located in the Sarıyer district, offers a wonderful option for those who want to take a nature walk amidst bird songs and tranquil landscapes. This hidden paradise spanning 296 hectares on the edge of the Belgrad Forest features walking paths, artificial lakes, wooden bridges, and thousands of tree and flower species. Turkey's first nursery established in 1916 is also located within the arboretum's boundaries. The arboretum's young visitors get to know nature by watching swans, ducks, geese, and turtles swimming in the lakes and learning about plants from special informational signs, thus having a great time while gaining knowledge about nature.

The Sakıp Sabancı Museum, housed in a historic building, serves as a versatile museum with its rich collection, comprehensive international exhibitions, educational programs, various concerts, conferences, and seminars. The 'MSA Restaurant,' located within the museum boundaries, offers a unique dining experience with menus inspired from around the world, accompanied by a view of the Bosphorus. The MSA Shop, located on the terrace at the museum entrance, offers hot and cold food and beverage options for visitors with limited time. The museum's 18-acre garden hosts 115 different plant and tree species, including coastal sequoias, oak mushrooms, Aleppo pines, Alexandrian laurels, and Florida cranberries, and is known as one of Istanbul's most important gardens with its 100 years history.

Emirgan Grove, known for its dazzling tulips, historical mansions, and views of the Bosphorus, offers visitors a unique beauty in every season. Hosting the Tulip Festival every April, the grove features cute squirrels, swans, geese, ducks, and turtles swimming in the ponds, as well as children's playgrounds and horse riding areas, making it a perfect city forest for families to enjoy together. With over 120 tree species, Emirgan Grove also offers walking trails and designated picnic areas. Visitors can also purchase ornamental plants, tulip bulbs, and various seedlings from the special botanical shop located within the grove.

Covering a 1.2 km stretch along the Istanbul Bosphorus, Galataport Istanbul offers visitors a healthy and safe cultural, artistic, working, shopping, and dining experience. Claiming to be Istanbul's hub for culture, art, and design, Galataport is home to Istanbul Modern and the Istanbul Painting and Sculpture Museum of Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University. Galataport visitors can also get a close look at the historical Tophane Clock Tower, built in the 19th century by Sultan Abdülmecid.

Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (ISG), Turkey's second largest airport, currently connects 163 destinations in 54 countries with its modern architecture and well-equipped infrastructure. According to the 2023 traffic report of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe), Sabiha Gökçen Airport served 37.1 million passengers in 2023, placing it among the top 10 busiest airports in Europe. With the recent opening of its second runway, Sabiha Gökçen Airport is expected to double its capacity. You can easily reach The Grand Tarabya from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by private car or taxi, or you can take advantage of subway and public transportation options.

Situated in a very special location where the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn meet, Istanbul Modern serves as Turkey's first modern and contemporary art museum. The museum hosts modern and contemporary art exhibitions, workshops, events, and concerts. With its large exhibition halls, multipurpose spaces, offices, and various event areas, the museum also features a restaurant and observation terrace overlooking the Bosphorus and the Historic Peninsula. The reflective pool covering the entire roof of Istanbul Modern offers visitors unique views of Istanbul.