Ahmed Al-Akki

This is a very beautiful square, right behind the mosque. This square gets really busy during Friday prayer and on weekends. This square is great for relaxing and getting away from the heat of the sun. The is a big water fountain in the center. Right next to the square, you will find lots of small shops selling all kinds of plants and a variety of house pet.

A very nice mall with lots of shops and stores that sell all kinds of brands and items. This mall has a very huge arcade center with lots of rides and attractions. The mall also has a supermarket and an indoor parking lot. The food court is also very nice with lots of restaurants to choose from. Several cafes are also spread throughout the mall.

This is a magnificent place if you like arts and culture. It is a huge venue with several art exhibitions, art installations, workshops, cafes and restaurants. The Design Store is the highlight of the Dorian Biennale Foundation. This store sells merchandise and artifacts designed by so many wonderful international and local artists. If you really want to experience this place, you would need several days to feel and digest its artistic value and meaning. This is even an amazing place for kids to learn about the concept of art.

This museum is in very beautiful historical palace with a beautiful garden. The museum is right at the Bosphorus and you can get a great view of the surrounding areas. The museum houses a huge collection of paintings and artifacts from the ottoman period and onward. Unfortunately it is not allowed to take photos inside the main building of the museum. The attached photos are from the museum exterior and its surroundings.

The church was open, but only from outside. I couldn’t go inside the main hall of the church. I only managed to take the attached photos.