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Anadolu Kavağı & Yoros Castle
Where the Black Sea begins
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Image courtesy of © Calistemon · CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Anadolu Kavağı & Yoros Castle
Anadolu Kavağı, on the Asian shore near the Black Sea, is the last stop of the Bosphorus ferry tour. Its harbour is lined with fish restaurants, and a steep walk leads up to the ruins of Yoros Castle, a medieval fortress with a sweeping view of the strait opening into the Black Sea.
Why it's on our list
- Fish restaurants
- Yoros Castle
- Black Sea views
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Anadolu Kavağı & Yoros Castle before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Anadolu Kavağı & Yoros Castle are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Dolmabahçe Palace17 kmCar or taxi 55 min
- Taksim Square18 kmCar or taxi 57 min
- İstiklal Avenue19 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Galata Tower20 kmCar or taxi 62 min
- Galata Bridge20 kmCar or taxi 64 min
- Spice Bazaar21 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Topkapı Palace21 kmCar or taxi 65 min
- Süleymaniye Mosque21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Hagia Sophia21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
- Basilica Cistern21 kmCar or taxi 66 min
Getting around
- Istanbul Airport (IST)30 kmCar or taxi 93 min
- Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW)36 kmCar or taxi 112 min