Istanbul/Golden Horn
The Golden Horn (Turkish: Haliç) is the district of Istanbul surrounding the banks of the body of water of the same name, which is a bay of the Bosphorus along its western, European coast. This article focuses on the areas around the Golden Horn banks west of the city walls or the inner beltway (O-1). For the southeastern and the northern banks, often visited on a combined trip to the area, see the articles for the Old City and Galata districts, respectively.
Why it is worth a visit
The Golden Horn is a geologically and historically significant waterway defining the geography of historic Istanbul.
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Nature
Why visit
The Golden Horn is a geologically and historically significant waterway defining the geography of historic Istanbul.
Recommendation in its original language.Getting there
The map marks an approximate area centre, not an entrance or trailhead. Check the access point before visiting.
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