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Evening

Golden Hour at the Bosphorus

Catch the last light of day on the water before the city lights up.

Best time: 17:17About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:59

    Feriye

    Grab a quick bite at Feriye. It is open late, so you can eat before the light fades.

  2. 17:29

    Ortaköy Sahil Parkı

    Walk to Ortaköy Sahil Parkı. Find a spot on the edge of the water facing west.

  3. 17:59

    Ortaköy Sahil Parkı

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The Bosphorus Bridge and mosque will be silhouetted against the fading light.

  4. 18:44

    Kechi Ortaköy

    Head to Kechi Ortaköy for a drink. It is a short walk from the park.

Local tip

The park gets crowded during sunset. Arrive early to secure a good view of the bridge.

Check before you go

  • Feriye is open until 01:00.
  • Kechi Ortaköy is a nightclub; check if you need a reservation or have ID.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Istanbul (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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