A Historic District

Üsküdar is a sprawling residential district on the Asian side of Istanbul, where the opulent Beylerbeyi Palace sits in the shadow of the Bosphorus Bridge. The wooded neighborhood of Kuzguncuk has a quiet rural atmosphere, while the vaulted mosque of Sultania Mihrimah is located near the ferry dock on the busy waterfront. The cafes on the promenade offer a view of the small island with the Maiden's Tower and old Istanbul across the water.