Vişnezade
#136 among destinations in Turkey
Facts and practical information
Vişnezade is a neighborhood in İstanbul, Turkey. Vişne means "sour cherry" and the neighborhood is named after İzzeti Mehmet Efendi an Ottoman statesman nicknamed Vişnezade who was known to cultivate sour cherry in the place of this neighborhood. ()
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Vişnezade – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Dolmabahçe Palace, Dolmabahçe Mosque, Naval Museum, Milli Saraylar.
- ~1160 ftSEMuseum in ornate Ottoman sultan's palace
Dolmabahçe Palace, Istanbul
6 min walk • Dolmabahçe Palace, an opulent symbol of the fading Ottoman Empire, stands majestically along the European shores of the Bosphorus Strait in Istanbul, Turkey. This grandiose structure, which now serves as a museum, was constructed between 1843 and 1856 under the reign...
- ~1940 ftSWOttoman-style mosque completed in 1853
Dolmabahçe Mosque, Istanbul
10 min walk • Nestled on the European shore of the Bosphorus Strait, the Dolmabahçe Mosque, also known as the Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque, stands as a testament to the grandeur of 19th-century Ottoman architecture in Istanbul, Turkey.
- 0.4 miEMuseum, Military museum, History museum
Naval Museum, Istanbul
10 min walk • The Istanbul Naval Museum is a cultural treasure that stands as a testament to Turkey's rich maritime history. Located in the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, this museum offers visitors a deep dive into the naval heritage of the Ottoman Empire and modern Turkey.
- ~1120 ftSMuseum, Mimar Sinan, Art museum
Milli Saraylar, Istanbul
6 min walk • Nestled in the historic heart of Istanbul, the Milli Saraylar, or National Palaces, offers visitors a glimpse into the opulent world of the Ottoman sultans. This collection of palaces turned museums captures the essence of Turkey's imperial past, showcasing the...
- ~1330 ftSWSport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Vodafone Park, Istanbul
7 min walk • Vodafone Park is an all-seater, multi-purpose stadium in the Beşiktaş district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is the home ground of Beşiktaş JK. The stadium was built on the site of Beşiktaş's former home, BJK İnönü Stadium. It has a capacity of approximately 42,590 spectators, after initially being planned for 41,903.
- 0.7 miNWShopping, Shopping district
Abdi İpekçi Street, Istanbul
17 min walk • Abdi İpekçi Street or Abdi İpekçi Avenue is one of the premier shopping streets of İstanbul, Turkey, located in the Şişli district.
- ~1520 ftSSarkis Balyan, Tower
Dolmabahçe Saat Kulesi, Istanbul
8 min walk • Dolmabahçe Clock Tower is a clock tower situated outside Dolmabahçe Palace in Istanbul, Turkey. Its construction was ordered by Ottoman sultan Abdülhamid II and designed by the court architect Sarkis Balyan between 1890 and 1895.
- 0.6 miWProminent green space with many trees
Taksim Gezi Park, Istanbul
16 min walk • Taksim Gezi Park is an urban park next to Taksim Square, in Istanbul's Beyoğlu district It is one of the last green spaces in Beyoğlu and one of the smallest parks of Istanbul.
- 0.7 miNWMuseum, Military museum, Convention center
Military Museum, Istanbul
19 min walk • Istanbul Military Museum is dedicated to one thousand years of Turkish military history. It is one of the leading museums of its kind in the world. The museum is open to the public everyday except Mondays and Tuesdays.
- 0.6 miSWMusic and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Atatürk Cultural Center, Istanbul
16 min walk • Atatürk Cultural Center, also simply called AKM, is a cultural center in Istanbul. As the focal point of Taksim Square, it is not only a multi-purpose cultural center and opera house, but an icon of Istanbul.
- 0.4 miEMausoleum, Park, Library
Tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa, Istanbul
12 min walk • The Tomb of Hayreddin Barbarossa is final resting place of Ottoman admiral of the fleet Hayreddin Barbarossa whose naval victories secured Ottoman dominance over the Mediterranean during the mid 16th century.