- Historical Landmarks
- Istiklal Street was once Grand Rue De Pera, now hosts events and cultural events
- Galata Tower offers panoramic views of Istanbul's skyline
- Taksim Square features Republic statue and historic tram system
- Galata Mevlevihanesi showcases whirling dervishes and Sufi instruments
- Cultural Institutions
- Rahmi M. Koç Museum focuses on industry and communication
- Pera Museum displays 19th-century Orientalist art
- Istanbul Modern showcases Turkish artists in former maritime warehouse
- Museum of Innocence explores upper-class life in 1970s-2000s Istanbul
- Shopping and Entertainment
- Cihangir and Çukurcuma neighborhoods known for fashion and Bohemian atmosphere
- Çiçek Pasajı hosts fashionable shops and bars
- Miniaturk features 135 miniature models of Turkish landmarks
- Nevizade street offers European-style nightlife with pubs and clubs
- Notable Buildings
- Pera Palace Hotel, Turkey's oldest European hotel, houses Atatürk's personal items
- Kamondo Merdivenleri commemorates Jewish banking family's 1850s legacy
- St. Anthony Church is Turkey's largest Catholic cathedral
- Hagia Triada Church, first domed church after 1453, features Sakellarios Megaklis paintings