What makes this place unique
About
Strategic strait linking the Black Sea and the Sea of Marmara.
Practical notes before you go
Visit
- Type
- Sea
- Coordinates
- 41.0800° N, 29.0500° E
- Tip
- Respect local safety rules around water and seasonal access.
Related places around here
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Mountain
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Mountain
Seven Hills
The seven hills on which Constantinople was founded; Hagia Sophia, Topkapi and Cemberlitas sit on this ridge.
41.0090° N, 28.9780° E
Mountain
Seven Hills
The seven hills on which Constantinople was founded.
41.0090° N, 28.9780° E
Mountain
Cemberlitas Hill
Second hill marked by Constantine's porphyry column near the Grand Bazaar.
41.0090° N, 28.9710° E
Sea
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Sea
Golden Horn
Natural inlet forming Fatih's northern edge; backbone of trade and settlement since Byzantine times.
41.0350° N, 28.9700° E
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Marmara Shore (Kumkapi–Sirkeci)
Fish restaurants, port heritage and a waterfront strip with Marmara views.
41.0050° N, 28.9700° E
Sea
Golden Horn
Natural inlet forming Fatih's northern edge; historic waterfront from Balat to Eminonu.
41.0350° N, 28.9700° E
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Marmara Shore (Kumkapi–Sirkeci)
Fish restaurants, port heritage and Marmara waterfront from Kumkapi to Sirkeci.
41.0050° N, 28.9700° E
Sea
Sarayburnu Shore
Seaside promenade below Topkapi Palace where the Marmara meets the Bosphorus.
41.0130° N, 28.9850° E
Sea
Ahirkapi Shore
Intramural Marmara coast with fish restaurants and Cankurtaran waterfront walks.
41.0030° N, 28.9780° E
Sea
Kumkapi Fishing Harbor
Famous night fish restaurant district around the historic fishing harbor.
41.0040° N, 28.9640° E
Sea
Eminonu Piers
Ferry piers for Bosphorus lines, fish boats and Golden Horn services.
41.0170° N, 28.9720° E
Sea
Golden Horn
Natural harbor north of the historic peninsula.
41.0300° N, 28.9700° E
Location on the map
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41.0800° N, 29.0500° E