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Sunset

Golden Light at Anadolu Citadel

Watch the sun dip below the Bosphorus from the ramparts of a 14th-century fortress.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 17:14

    Buselik Meyhane - Anadolu Hisarı

    Grab a drink at Buselik Meyhane. The terrace is just a two-minute walk from the citadel and offers a prelude to the view.

  2. 17:49

    Anadolu Citadel

    Walk up to the Anadolu Citadel. The path is short and steep. Stand on the bank and look west toward the narrowing strait.

  3. 17:59

    Anadolu Citadel

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light hits the stone walls of the citadel and reflects off the water just before 17:59.

  4. 18:29

    Thai Roll Ice

    Walk down to Thai Roll Ice for a late treat. It is a fifteen-minute walk from the citadel and stays open until 00:30.

Local tip

The citadel interior is closed, so the experience relies on the exterior views and the nearby cafes.

Check before you go

  • Buselik Meyhane is open until 00:00.
  • Thai Roll Ice is open until 00:30.

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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