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Tarabya

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Tarabya

Tarabya works well as a base: 5 minutes from Maslak, 7km from Bosphorus Strait.

Tarabya is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 17,852, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Tarabya sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Tarabya to your route.

About Tarabya

Tarabya (Ottoman Turkish: Tarabiye, Greek: Θεραπειά, romanized: Therapiá) is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 17,852 (2022). It is located on the European shoreline of the Bosphorus strait, between the neighbourhoods of Yeniköy and Kireçburnu. It

Read more is famous for its coastal fish restaurants. Lycée Français Pierre Loti d'Istanbul and Tarabya British Schools both have high school campuses in Tarabya.

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Tarabya offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Tarabya located?

Tarabya is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.1336 latitude, 29.0464 longitude.

What is the population of Tarabya?

Tarabya has a population of approximately 17,852 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
17,852
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.1336, 29.0464

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Tarabya

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

7 km · about 15 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

10 km · about 20 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

10 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.

13 km · about 25 min drive

cafe

Pierre Loti Kahvesi

A hilltop coffeehouse above Eyüp cemetery with the best view down the Golden Horn, named for the French novelist who drank here in the 1870s while writing Aziyadé. A cable car climbs to it from the waterfront.

13 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Balat & Fener

Steep cobbled lanes of tall narrow houses painted in blocks of colour on the Golden Horn, the old Jewish and Greek Orthodox quarters of Istanbul. The red-brick Phanar Greek College looms over the rooftops.

14 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

15 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Grand Bazaar, Istanbul

One of the world's oldest and largest covered markets with over 4,000 shops spread across 61 streets, a sensory overload of commerce since 1461.

15 km · about 30 min drive

Driving roads near Tarabya

  • Right hereBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • Right here15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 58 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Tarabya.

Yeniköy

🇹🇷 Turkey

2 km away

İstinye

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3 km awayPop. 15,721

Büyükdere

🇹🇷 Turkey

3 km away

Maslak

🇹🇷 Turkey

4 km awayPop. 12,260

Kanlıca

🇹🇷 Turkey

4 km away

Çubuklu

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km awayPop. 20,698

Paşabahçe

🇹🇷 Turkey

5 km awayPop. 3,717

Anadoluhisarı

🇹🇷 Turkey

6 km awayPop. 2,612

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