Great Istanbul Tunnel, Istanbul

#473 among attractions in Istanbul

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The Great Istanbul Tunnel is a proposed multi-use highway and railway undersea tunnel in Istanbul, Turkey to cross the Bosphorus strait. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 41°2'60"N, 29°2'60"E

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Great Istanbul Tunnel – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bosphorus Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Ortaköy Mosque, Esma Sultan Mansion.

0.9 miW
Bridge
Bosphorus Bridge, Istanbul
23 min walk • Spanning the scenic strait of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, the Bosphorus Bridge stands as an architectural marvel and a symbol of connectivity between two continents. Officially named the 15 July Martyrs Bridge, it links the European and Asian sides of the city...
0.7 miSW
Historical summer palace with gardens
Beylerbeyi Palace, Istanbul
19 min walk • Beylerbeyi Palace, an exquisite example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture, stands majestically on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey. Built between 1861 and 1865, this imperial Ottoman summer residence served as a regal retreat for sultans and a...
1.2 miW
Baroque mosque built to capture light
Ortaköy Mosque, Istanbul
32 min walk • Nestled at the water's edge of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, the Ortaköy Mosque, officially known as the Büyük Mecidiye Camii, is a stunning example of 19th-century Ottoman architecture. With its prime location in the Ortaköy district, the mosque is not only a...
1.2 miW
Music venue
Esma Sultan Mansion, Istanbul
31 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Istanbul, along the glittering shoreline of the Bosphorus, stands the Esma Sultan Mansion, a structure steeped in history and exuding a blend of Ottoman elegance and modern sophistication. This majestic building, named after its original owner...
1.4 miSW
Church
Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church, Istanbul
35 min walk • Nestled in the quaint neighborhood of Kuzguncuk in Istanbul, the Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church stands as a testament to the rich cultural tapestry of the city. This historic Armenian Apostolic church, with its origins dating back to the 14th century, is a...
1.1 miW
Palace, Historical place
Hatice Sultan Palace, Istanbul
28 min walk • The Hatice Sultan Mansion, a historical yalı located at Bosporus in Ortaköy neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey and named after its original owner Hatice Sultan, is used today as a water sports club's building.
1.4 miSW
Synagogue
Bet Yaakov Synagogue, Istanbul
37 min walk • Bet Yaakov Synagogue is a synagogue in Istanbul, Turkey that was built in 1878. It is located at the Asian side of the Bosphorus in the area called Kuzguncuk, just beside a Greek Orthodox church. The Jewish population of Kuzguncuk having moved away, it is kept alive by worshippers whose families originated there.
1.5 miSW
Church
Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church, Istanbul
38 min walk • Agios Panteleimonas Greek Orthodox Church is a Greek Orthodox church dedicated to Saint Pantaleon located in Kuzguncuk neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey.
1.5 miSE
Mosque
Çamlıca Cami, Istanbul
39 min walk • The largest mosque in Turkey, Grand Çamlıca Mosque is a place of Islamic worship which was completed and opened in March 2019. The mosque is located on Çamlıca Hill of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, and showcases an art gallery, a library, and a conference hall.
0.6 miS
Sacred and religious sites
Badawi Tekke of Beylerbeyi, Istanbul
17 min walk • Badawi Tekke of Beylerbeyi, a tekke in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood of Üsküdar, Istanbul, Turkey. It is known around as a soup kitchen, and continues to serve warm meals to the public. Regular zikirs are held by the Naqshbandi order at the dergah.
~1880 ftNE
Palace
Vahdettin Pavilion, Istanbul
10 min walk • Vahdettin Pavilion, a.k.a. Çengelköy Pavilion is the name of a rebuilt structure in Çengelköy neighborhood of Üsküdar district in Istanbul, Turkey. It is also the name of a historical timber mansion which stood at the same location. The original pavilion was used by the then Ottoman şehzade Mehmed Vahdettin.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Great Istanbul Tunnel?

Nearby attractions include Vahdettin Pavilion, Istanbul (10 min walk), Çengelköy, Istanbul (14 min walk), Beylerbeyi, Istanbul (16 min walk), Badawi Tekke of Beylerbeyi, Istanbul (17 min walk).

How to get to Great Istanbul Tunnel by public transport?

The nearest stations to Great Istanbul Tunnel:

Bus

Orhan Seyfi Orhon • Lines: 1 (21 min walk)
15 Temmuz Şehitler Köprüsü • Lines: Metrobüs (25 min walk)