Ortaköy a neighbourhood, formerly a small village, within the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey, located in the middle of the European bank of the Bosphorus.
Ortaköy was a cosmopolitan area during the Ottoman era and the first decades of the Turkish Republic, with communities of Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews. Today the neighbourhood still hosts many different religious (Muslim, Jewish, Orthodox, and other Christian) structures. It is also a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants.
The Neo-Baroque style Ortaköy Mosque is a beautifully ornate structure, right on the jetty of Ortaköy, bordering the waters of the Bosphorus, and thus highly visible from the passing boats.
Ortaköy was the site of George W. Bush’s speech during the NATO Summit of 2004, which he delivered at Galatasaray University.
Ortakoy district used to be a romantic fishing village. Today it is an affluent waterfront neighborhood located in the middle of Bosphorus’ European bank.
Ortaköy with many art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants the district is hugely popular on weekends both among locals and tourists, one of the oldest buildings of Ortaköy is the nearly 500-year old Turkish bath. It was built by Ottoman star architect Mimar Sinan in 1556.
The Ortaköy Mosque is a beautifully ornamented Neo-Baroque style mosque. It was built in the 18th c, but only received its current ornate look in the middle of 19th c. Çırağan Palace was built in 1871 by Sultan Abdülaziz as his residence. Until a fire severely damaged the building in 1910 the palace served as the Ottoman Parliament. Today it is one of Istanbul’s most luxurious hotels.
Ortaköy Mosque and the Bosphorus Bridge.
Ortaköy is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike, with its art galleries, night clubs, cafés, bars, and restaurants and at night, the lights on the mighty Bosphorus Bridge change color, graceful without being kitsch.
Ortakoy, Istanbul,
Buzzing little part of Istanbul full if trinket shops and souvenirs. A hundred fifferent bars and restsurants with an afternoon atmosphere as well as a night time buzz. Baked potatoe capital of Europe. Tourist boats and bosphorus tours available.
This is the best place to eat jacket potatoes, have trip from European side to Asian side, lovely place specially evening time.
i like ortakoy. everything is expensive there! if you would have chance to be there, try 'kumpir'.. to be honest the i don't like atmosphere there.. just the view of the bridge is good!
We were told to go here and it was really nice. We walked around and just enjoyed the area. We would visit the area again if in Istanbul.
Every time i come to Istanbul, i try to find time to visit my favourite Ortakoy Camii. Pity, some last months its closed for repair, but anyway i like spend my time near…I like to sit at cafe or at bench and look at Bosfor….Also a lot different small souvenirs shops there, you can find many interesting things for yourself…
We listened superior music in Beerhouse pub where famous turkish guitarist Cenk Tevetoglu performs.
Ortakoy is one of the most interesting district of Istanbul (ortakoy=mid-village) is almost in the middle of Bosforus where you can enjoy boat trips.
When you go to Ortaköy you will find lots of kumpir (oven cooked potato) sellers there. If you never eat it before i recommend you to eat:) Take your kumpir and go to the seaside. There are lots of cafes (çay bahçesi -tea garden) there. Take a tea and eat your kumpir while enjoying the beauty of the Bosphorus. Ortaköy…
A little out of the way, but definitely worth finding. Right on the Bosporus a the base of the first bridge on the European side. Local village with lots of potato stands, artists, bars and most of all energy. This is clearly a local treasure – enjoy.
Ortakoy it's the land of Kumpir (potato with whatever you want), animated area