Most people know about the famous Rumeli Hisari (Rumeli Castle) on the European shore of the Bosphorus, but few have bothered to spend more than just an hour in this scenic little quarter and enjoy the pleasant atmosphere of its traditional waterfront tea gardens and European-style roadside cafes.
Just like in the neighbouring suburb of Arnavutköy, there are also many beautiful Ottman wooden mansions in Rumeli. Rents in this part of Istanbul are certainly not cheap, but the elegant apartments and houses which dotted the hills and slopes overlooking the Bosphorus are among some of the most sought-after real estates in the country.
Fish lovers can also enjoy a delicious night out at the terrace of one of the many fish restaurants in Rumeli.
Prices on't come cheap here, but with a view like this across the Bosphorus, I certainly would not mind paying a little bit more than in downtown Taksim. One thing is certain: here you won't see throngs of foreign tourists packing up the terrace like in Sultanahmet. Which calls for a much genuine and enjoyable dining experience.
The famous Rumeli Castle ...
.... in the background, with a mosque (plus an Italian restaurant downstairs) in the foreground.
Copyrights@2010. All photos and text by YC Cheng. All Rights Reserved.
Copyrights@2010. All photos and text by YC Cheng. All Rights Reserved.
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