based on 798 reviews‌ Istanbul Port is Turkey's largest seaport, located on the southwest shore of the Bosphorus Strait, across Eurasia and Europe, and controls the golden waterway between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. ‌ The port is divided into the Anbali port area in Europe (including Compton Pier) and the Haidar Pasha port area in Asia, mainly responsible for freight and cruise business, and has a free trade area. [Cost-effective] Istanbul Port as the largest seaport in Turkey, the geographical location is very strategic: ‌ location advantage ‌: connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, it is a maritime hub for three continents in Eurasia and Africa. ‌‌‌ Port Area Distribution ‌: Europe: Anbal Port Area (including Compt Pier), mainly for freight, and convenient customs clearance. ‌‌ Asia: Haidar Pasha Port Area, which is government-managed and the customs clearance process is more complicated. ‌‌ Surrounding attractions include ‌ Golden Horn Bay ‌ (natural well-established port, historical fortifications such as floating chain relics), Hagia Sophia Cathedral, etc. The port is about 20 kilometers away from the airport and there are daily international flights. Historical status ‌ Golden Horn Bay ‌ was the shipping and defense center of Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and its chain defense system has been bypassed only three times in history (such as Ottoman chain breaking in 1453).
Located at the confluence of the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, the Port of Istanbul is a millennium-old water gateway at the intersection of Europe and Asia. The port consists of multiple docks, with ferries running between Europe and Asia every day. The one-way trip takes about 20 minutes, and you can board the ship by swiping the Istanbul Transportation Card. It is recommended to choose a sunset route so that you can enjoy the silhouettes of Ottoman buildings and mosques on both sides of the strait.
A 10-minute walk from the port will take you to world cultural heritage sites such as the Hagia Sophia and the Basilica Cistern. The upper level of the Galata Bridge is a gathering place for anglers. If you have enough time, you can take a Bosphorus cruise from the port, passing by the Ortakoy Mosque and the Maiden Tower, which are like oil paintings. Be careful to avoid the morning and evening commuter peaks, when the ferry is mainly used by local commuters. There are free WiFi kiosks and currency exchange points at the port.
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Istanbul Port is Turkey's largest seaport, located on the southwest shore of the Bosphorus Strait, across Eurasia and Europe, and controls the golden waterway between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. The port is divided into the Anbali port area in Europe (including Compton Pier) and the Haidar Pasha port area in Asia, mainly responsible for freight and cruise business, and has a free trade area. [Cost-effective] Istanbul Port as the largest seaport in Turkey, the geographical location is very strategic: location advantage : connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea, it is a maritime hub for three continents in Eurasia and Africa. Port Area Distribution : Europe: Anbal Port Area (including Compt Pier), mainly for freight, and convenient customs clearance. Asia: Haidar Pasha Port Area, which is government-managed and the customs clearance process is more complicated. Surrounding attractions include Golden Horn Bay (natural well-established port, historical fortifications such as floating chain relics), Hagia Sophia Cathedral, etc. The port is about 20 kilometers away from the airport and there are daily international flights. Historical status Golden Horn Bay was the shipping and defense center of Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and its chain defense system has been bypassed only three times in history (such as Ottoman chain breaking in 1453).
It is worth going. You will regret it if you don't go once. "When you finally stand at the crossroads of the world" Istanbul, the former Constantinople. A giant city spanning the Eurasian continent, it combines the majesty of Rome, the faith of Byzantium, and the glory of the Ottoman Empire, which is enough to be called the "capital of the world". A must-go for history, culture, art, and photography enthusiasts! The sea breeze blows through the free Bosphorus Strait, the merchant ships, the magnificent bridges, and the leisurely pedestrians on the shore, which are worth every passing traveler to stop. p1 was taken at Galata Tower, the best camera position in Istanbul, with a 360-degree panoramic viewing platform, and some cultural relics and exhibitions in the tower. It is recommended to use a medium-telephoto lens to shoot. [Scenery] It is really beautiful
[Scenery] Beautiful and fresh air, rippling blue waters, flying seagulls in the sky, ships shuttling between Europe and Asia, and various cruise ships and yachts competing with each other for splendor, adding to the charm of the Bosphorus!
When the trade between the East and the West meets in this harbor, what kind of commercial sparks will be created by the collision of history and modernity? Explore the secrets of Istanbul Port!
Istanbul, Turkey is a very good tourist destination, especially the Bosphorus Strait boat tour of the coastal scenery of Europe and Asia, which is magnificent.