The historical center of the city is Sultanahmet, located on the shore of the Bosphorus. It is here that the main architectural sights of Istanbul are located: the Blue Mosque, the Temple of Hagia Sophia, etc. This area, belonging to the European part of the city, is one of the most visited by tourists.

Next on demand is the Taksim district. It is considered a cultural center, or rather, an entertainment center. Here is the famous Istiklal street with its abundance of boutiques, cinemas, cafes, street musicians and actors, etc. The neighbor of Taksim in the Beyoğlu district has the same reputation as a European-style entertainment center.

Exhibition halls, offices, business centers and other institutions are located in the business district Maslak (Maslak) and in the financial districts of Levent (Levеnt). The latter are even numbered, there is Levent-1, Levent-4.

The center of the Asian part of Istanbul can be called the district of Kadıköy, one of the oldest in the city. Well, the center for the production of local textiles is almost officially considered Merter.