Bosphorus

In a bid to revive Istanbul's iconic Maiden's Tower, the Turkish Culture and Tourism Ministry has initiated a restoration project titled "The Maiden's Tower Opens Its Eyes Again."

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A world-famous motocross rider has crossed the European side of the Istanbul strait reaching the Asian side in 1.5 minutes by riding a specially designed bike on the Marmara Sea for an ice-cream advertisement.

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"It was an unusual experience. Thanks to all who gave me this opportunity," legendary bike-rider Robbie Maddison said at a press conference on Aug. 25.

Turkish swimmers Polat Uzer Turnalı and Nida Eliz Üstündağ were the winners of the 33rd Samsung Bosphorus Cross-Continental Swimming Race in Istanbul on Aug. 22. 

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The unique open water swimming race is organized by the Turkish Olympic Committee between the Turkish metropolis' European and Asian parts since 1989.

Çamlıca TV Tower, the construction of which started in March 2016, began hosting visitors from June 1 onwards, becoming Istanbul's new landmark and Europe's highest structure.

A new exhibition by Sabancı University Sakıp Sabancı Museum (SSM), titled "From the Reformation to the Republic: Master Artists, Artist Students" welcomed visitors on June 1.

A 184-year-old monumental tree knocked down in a storm four years ago in Istanbul has been brought back to life as a result of comprehensive efforts by authorities.

A painting museum on the shores of Istanbul's Bosphorus is home to an Ottoman palace painting collection that continues to draw visitors despite the pandemic.

Following a multi-year restoration project, the National Palaces Painting Museum in Istanbul's Beşiktaş district was reopened by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in January.

The 156-year-old Beylerbeyi Palace in Istanbul is under restoration. (AA Photo)

The Beykoz Glass and Crystal Museum, which opened on April 9 with an official ceremony attended by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after restoration works, is now awaiting visitors.

Two prominent experts have come face to face with each other in a debate of intriguing questions after one of the experts made a prediction that the Bosphorus Strait would experience a "mini ice age" situation in two years while the other expert dismissed it by saying it was "out of the question."