Anadolu Kavağı
Anadolu Kavagi had a very important place in history thanks to its strategic location because it had been built on the key position of the trade route connecting the Black Sea and the Mediterranean Sea. That's why it was passed around between the Byzantines, the Ottomans and the Genoese. Today a district of Beykoz, Anadolu Kavağı is known for its fishers and mussel sellers. If you want to enjoy the nature, take short walks eating your mussel, fish, you must see this littie romantic district just to spite to history. Do not forget to see the historically important Yoros Castle and Joshua's Hill, which has been considered sacred since the old ages and which is flooded with visitors.
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Things to Do
Turkish Bath
As an important element of Anatolian culture for centuries, bath consists more profound values than just bathing.
Carpet - Rug
If you consider carpets and rugs just as accessories to complete the decoration of your house, you are completely wrong. Carpets and rugs have a particular importance for the Turkish.
Simit - Tea - Cheese
Those who have never tasted simit before can think it is only dough covered with sesame. However, simit is one of the indispensable flavors of Turkish culture.