Istanbul’s Top Sights - Istanbul - page 308

Sarıyer to Anadolu Kavaği
From Sarıyer, it's only a short trip to Rumeli Kavağı , a sleepy place where the only ex-
citement comes courtesy of the arrival and departure of the ferry. To the south of the town
is the shrine of the Muslim saint Telli Baba , reputed to be able to find suitable husbands
for young women who pray there.
Anadolu Kavağı , on the opposite shore, is where the Long Bosphorus Tour finishes its
journey. Once a fishing village, its local economy now relies on the tourism trade and its
main square is full of mediocre fish restaurants and their touts.
Perched above the village are the ruins of Anadolu Kavağı Kalesi OFFLINE MAP (Yoros
Kalesi; Anadolu Kavağı; Eminönü-Kavaklar tourist ferry) , a medieval castle that originally had
eight massive towers in its walls. Built by the Byzantines, it was restored and reinforced
by the Genoese in 1350, and later by the Ottomans. Unfortunately the castle is in such a
serious state of disrepair that it has been fenced so that noone can enter and enjoy its spec-