After a cold, rainy day the best way to keep warm was a glass of Turkish tea, which was so delicious that we drank a glass of tea on each and every corner ( you can buy it on the street). The tea is poured into lovely little tulip-shaped glasses and is hot, dark red and strong. And if you want some sugar just ask for şeker.
Continuing our adventure through the regions of the Beşiktaş, we reached the home that almost bankrupted an Empire, the Dolmabahçe Palace on the shores of the Bosphorus, one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative centre of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans residing there. The Dolmabahçe Palace is surrounded by high walls, and comprised of three parts: the Imperial Mabeyn, the Imperial Harem and the Crown Prince Pavilion, and each one is more impressive than the previous one.
We had only five days in this magical town and yet made it to visit some of the most remarkable sightseeings, like the Galata Tower, city quarters Beşiktaş, Beyoğlu, Fatih, even made it to the Bosphorus cruise tour. The cruise starts in the Eminönü harbor and we got off the ferry in Anadolu Kavağı, the last harbor before the Black Sea. This gave us the opportunity to grab a lunch in one of the town’s fish restaurants located on the shore.
We enjoyed an exceptionally beautiful view and scent of blue waters of the Bosphorus while drinking tea as the seagulls were hovering around. So beautiful that I promised myself to go back to this breathtaking city.
Story @Ana K.