| INTERROYAL HOTEL, located in the centre of
PERA district filled with the memories of the centuries; in
Istanbul, one of the most beautiful cities of the world, gives
you the opportunity to experience the incredible sightseeing
and rich cultural heritage.
Some of the activities which could be held by our guests
in the PERA district during the daytime;
Some of historical and touristic places:
Lengerhane - Rahmi M. Koç Museum:
The Rahmi M Koç Museum is fortunate to be housed in
two splendid, historical building complexes on the shores
of the Golden Horn, at the heart of old Istanbul. These
buildings are themselves icons of industrial archaeology,
which makes it all the more appropriate that they now host
our collection of industrial exhibits.
Aynalıkavak Summer Pavilion :
Built in the early 18th century and later restored by various
sultans, this timber royal pavilion is in the Hasköy district,
on the Karaköy side of the Golden Horn, incongruously placed
between a naval dockyard and cemetery. The last surviving
structure of a large group of buildings, the pavilion is
famous for its mirrors, hence its Mirrored Poplar, which
were gifts from the Venetians and installed in 1718. One
of the most beautiful examples of traditional Ottoman architecture,
the composition room, a private room of Ahmet III where
he used to compose music, includes a central brazier and
low divans - typical interior of the era. The pavilion,
most recently restored in 2000, also has exhibition of old
Turkish musical instruments. The windows facing the sea
are decorated with stained glass. Opening hours: 09.00 -
16.00, closed Mondays and Thursdays.
| Piyale Paşa Cami: |
 |
Piyale Pasha had Architect Sinan built it in 1573.
Piyale Pasha Mosque is a 16th century monument built
by the great Sinan, and it is found on the Galata
part of Istanbul. Mosques are always a source of interest
for photographers.
|
Galata Bridge :
Galata Bridge, connecting the two side of Istanbul seperated
bye the Golden Horn was built in the 5th century near the
Blahermai city walls in Ayvansaray.
Karaköy Palace :
Karaköy Palace, build in the late 1910s by the famous architecture
Levanten Guilio Mongeri who was born in Istanbul is bringing
light to the near architect history of Turkish culture.
Topkapi Palace |
 |
The first Ottoman Palace after 1453 is in Beyazid,
completed and attained its present appearance in 1850
with continuing additions made through centuries.
The palace covering surface area of 700,000 m2 is
composed of a good number of mansions, kiosks, governmental
departments, barracks, mosque, library and the large
kitchen.
It has been the Ottoman ruling focus for a period
of 400 years. It turned over its functions to the
Dolmabahce Palace in 1853, however it housed the old
Sultan families till Republican period. The palace,
which was opened to visits of foreigners with a special
permission during last periods of the Sultanate, was
converted to a museum upon the order of Ataturk (1924).
|
The Ottoman Bank Museum :
Located in the former head office of the Ottoman Bank on
Voyvoda Street, operates under the aegis of the Garanti
Bank sponsored Ottoman Bank Archive and Research Center.
The museum, organized in and around the bank's safe room,
draws on a wealth of information from the bank's archive
to narrate the history of this institution, which operated
as the central bank, bank of issue, and treasurer of the
Ottoman Empire.
The Covered Bazaar |
 |
Covered bazaar which attracts the attention of everybody,
domestic and foreign, is a building which has an important
place in the economic and social life of the Ottoman
Empire. The market has been formed of a combination
of a few historical bedestens (auction rooms and antiquity
markets). Old (inner) Bedesten and New Bedesten built
in the period of Fatih (Mehmet II) are the most important
parts. Inner Bedesten is 45.50x30 m and is covered
by 15 domes. New Bedesten is 90x32 m and is covered
by 20 domes. Damages caused by fires and earthquakes
in the Covered Bazaar which became larger with additions
made at later times were repaired. Handicrafts developed
in Istanbul were densified here. Although it lost
this characteristic, it still keeps its attractiveness.
Julie Pardue who came to this city in the l9th century
states; "The market of Istanbul is one thousand
and one night tale for Europeans. Neither the historical
value of the hippodrome nor the earnest magnificence
of Hagia Sophia is as interesting as the shopping
area of this city situated among three seas. Istanbul
Market shines like the magic lamp of Alaaddin."
|
Tailors Synagogue(Tofre Begadim) :
The Ashkenazi Tailors' Association opened the Tofre Begadim
(Tailors Synagogue) for services in September 1894. While
wealthier Jews preferred the Yuksekkaldirim synagogue, the
craftsmen preferred this one.
Galata Tower |
 |
Constructed in 1348 by the Genoese, it was initially
called the Jesus Tower and was designed to enhance
the security of the Galata neighborhood and the surrounding
area. When the Ottomans captured the city about a
century after the construction of the Galata Tower
they converted it first into a prison and later into
a fire observation tower as its 60 m height lent itself
ideally to this use.
The reform-minded Ottoman Sultan Mahmut II rebuilt
the Tower that had been damaged by subsequent earthquakes
and endemic fires. According to the existing plan
the Galata Tower was restored once again in the 1960s.
With its history and the breathtaking Istanbul view,
the Galata Tower offers a unique insight into Istanbul.
There is also a restaurant on the top floor.
|
Tophane-i Amire |
 |
Starting in the 15th century, Tophane was the most
important canon foundry of the Ottoman Empire. The
current building is from the early 19th century.
|
Galata Mevlevihanesi: A former monastery and ceremonial
hall of the Whirling Dervishes. Now, it is open as a museum,
and on display are fascinating objects, once used by the
Mevlevi dervishes in their ceremonies of music and dance.
The Tunel: The underground funicular railway, built
in 1875, is one of the oldest in Europe.
St. Anthony: A Franciscan church, a good example
of Italian Gothic.
Istiklal Caddesi: A pedestrian street formerly known
as the Grand Rue de Pera, today the heart of the city's
cultural life with its various cafes, restaurants, shops,
and cinemas...
Galatasaray Square: takes its name from the Galatasaray,
a school for the imperial pages, founded by Sultan Beyazit
in 15. Century.
Cicek Pasaji: The Passage of Flowers, the liveliest
and most colorful spot in Beyoglu, is lined with boisterous
meyhanes, raffish curbside taverns.
Saint Antoine Church |
 |
It is in Beyoğlu, on İstiklal Street, on the left
hand side from Galatasaray to Tünel.
The construction began in 1906 and it was completed
and opened to service in 1912. Its architect is Giulio
Mongeri, who was born in Istanbul. The church which
was governed by Italian priests is the greatest Catholic
Church in Istanbul with the biggest number of congregation.
The church which is located in the center of a courtyard
is entered through the gate on the roadside between
two apartment buildings which were built to provide
funding for the church. The church was built by concrete,
and has neogothic style.
|
Taksim Cumhuriyet Anıtı |
 |
Cumhuriyet Aniti (English: The Republic Monument)
is a notable monument located at Taksim Square in
Istanbul, Turkey. Built in 1928 to commemorate the
formation of the Turkish Republic in 1923, it was
designed by Italian sculptor Pietro Canonica. The
monument was also constructed in order to challenge
the taboos that had existed from Ottoman times that
restricted the depiction of the human form, this was
done in compliance with the Sharia.
The monument portrays the founders of the Turkish
Republic, prominent are depictions of Kemal Ataturk
(who commissioned the work), his assistant Ismet Inonu,
and Fevzi Çakmak. The monument has two sides, the
one facing Istiklal Caddesi has Ataturk and his comrades
dressed in modern, western-European clothing, whereas
the side facing northward depicts Ataturk at an earlier
period.
|
Please click here
to see the interactive map of the district.
|
