Historically it’s been the Beyoglu district—a neighborhood which sits on the northern side of the Golden Horn. It’s a vibrant place which was home to many artists. It has beautiful architecture, amazing restaurants, and nightlife. Some of the oldest gathering places of Sufism and some of the most prominent churches all intermingle in Beyoglu. For me though, it’s the Bosphorus strip and all the little neighborhoods that line the waterfront. They have a few things in common: a central mosque or church in what loosely resembles a neighborhood center. A few cafes for tea, coffee, backgammon and breakfast, plus a bakery, a casual seafood restaurant and a few giant old plane trees. Kanlica, Anadolu Hisari, Pashabahce, Ortakoy, Rumeli Hisari, Arnavutkoy, Sariyer.
