District guide · Istanbul

Theme: Art in Zeytinburnu, Istanbul

Zeytinburnu is a working-class district on the European shore of the Marmara Sea, just beyond the ancient city walls and the fortress of Yedikule. The Panorama...

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Editorial responsibility: Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Zeytinburnu is a working-class district on the European shore of the Marmara Sea, just beyond the ancient city walls and the fortress of Yedikule. The Panorama 1453 Tarih Müzesi and Meryem Ana Rum Manastiri represent the area's historical and religious heritage, while Topkapı Şehir Parkı provides green space. The district's proximity to Istanbul's ancient fortifications makes it significant for those interested in the city's medieval past.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken: Turkish; The official language of the Republic of Turkiye
Dialling code: +90 212 · +90 216; 212 on the European side, 216 on the Asian; drop the leading 0 from abroad
Currency: Turkish lira (₺, TRY); The official currency; one lira is divided into 100 kurus
Emergency number: 112; One number for ambulance, fire and police
Plug type: European two-pin · 220 V; The national living guide records 220 V and European-style two-pin plugs
Tap water: Not recorded; No verified national source in the dataset