PIerre LotI HIll

Get one of Istanbul’s best views of the Golden Horn up on this hilltop. Named after the French writer Pierre Loti, this hill boasts a sweeping observation deck and a café overlooking the riverfront which serves snacks and Turkish coffee. Make a wish at the wishing well Dilek Kuyusu, and take a tour of the Eyüp Cemetery, where Ottoman-era sultans and writers like Mehmed Celebi and Mahmud Aga are buried. If you’re not up for a hike, you can take a taxi up to the Pierre Loti Tepesi or hop on a cable car for a smooth journey.