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Yeniköy Synagogue is a synagogue located along the northern part of the Bosphorus in the Yeniköy neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. The synagogue, said to have been built by Abraham Salomon Camondo in the late 19th century, has been rejuvenated recently by the renewed presence of Jews who have moved into the area. Only Shabbat prayers are held there.

Yeniköy (Turkish: Yeniköy, "New Village"), known in Greek as Neochorion (Greek: Νεοχώριον), Neochori (Νεοχώρι), or Nichori (Νιχώρι or Νηχώρι), sometimes also referred to as Yeni Kioi, is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 14,963 (2022). It is located on the European shores of the Bosphorus strait, between the neighbourhoods of İstinye and Tarabya.

The Bosphorus Water Tunnel (Turkish: Boğaziçi Su Tüneli) or Bosporus aqueduct is an undersea aqueduct in Istanbul, Turkey, crossing the Bosphorus strait. It was constructed in 2012 to transfer water from the Melen Creek in Düzce Province to the European side of Istanbul.

Çubuklu is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Beykoz, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 20,698 (2022). It is on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus. It was called Katangion (Κατάγγιον in Greek) in Byzantine times when it was a recreational area.During the Ottoman era, some sultans such as Selim I (r. 1494–1511), Suleiman the Magnificent (r. 1520–1566), Ahmed I (r. 1603–1617) and Ahmed III (r. 1703–1730) were particularly interested in Çubuklu. The grand vizier Nevşehirli Damat Ibrahim Pasha (in office 1718–1730) and some other high officials in the 19th century also contributed to its development. In the 19th century, Çubuklu became a popular residential area. Grand vizier Halil Rifat Pasha (i.o. 1895–1901) built five yalıs (waterfront mansions) here for his sons. Abbas II of Egypt (r. 1892–1914), the last Khedive (Ottoman viceroy) of Egypt and Sudan, built the Khedive Palace on top of a hill overlooking Çubuklu.The Underwater Search and Rescue Command, which trains frogmen and divers for the underwater defense (SAS) and underwater offence (SAT) teams, as well as the Office of Navigation, Hydrography and Oceanography of the Turkish Navy, are situated in Çubuklu.Şehir Hatları calls into the passenger ferry terminus in Çubuklu several times a day. It also runs the car ferry between Çubuklu and İstinye on the European side of the Bosphorus.

The Khedive's Palace (Turkish: Hıdiv Kasrı, "Khedive Palace"), also known as Çubuklu Palace (Çubuklu Sarayı), is located on the Asian side of the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Turkey, and was once the residence of Khedive Abbas II of Egypt and Sudan. In English it is also known as the Khedive's Pavilion or the Khedive's Mansion.The 1,000 m2 (11,000 sq ft) palace stands on a hiltop within a large grove of some 270 acres (110 ha) above the Çubuklu neighborhood in the Beykoz district, overlooking the Istanbul Strait.Completed in 1907, the three-storey palace was designed in Art Nouveau style, taking its inspiration from Italian villas of the Renaissance. However, it also incorporated elements of neo-classical Ottoman architecture. The east side is square, while the south and northwest sides feature crescent-shaped porticoes. The high, square tower is a unique feature visible from the opposite shore of the Bosphorus.Several ground-floor rooms encircle a central hall, with one large hall featuring a fine fireplace. There are two bedrooms on the upper floor. Many of the walls, ceilings and marble capitals are carved with fruit, flowers and hunting animals reflecting European tastes. Stained glass is featured throughout. A monumental fountain inside the main entrance rises all the way to the roof. The rooftop terrace is accessible via a historic steam-operated elevator. The gate is decorated with gilded flowers.There are other fine fountains and pools in the grounds. The rose garden is one of the largest in Istanbul.A copy of the palace was built on the shore of the Nile in Egypt.

Neapolis (Ancient Greek: Νεάπολις), was a coastal town on the European side of the Bosphorus in ancient Thrace. It may also have been called Comarodes.Its site is located near modern Yeni Köy, near Istanbul, Turkey.

Pitheci Portus was a town of ancient Thrace, inhabited during Roman times.Its site is located to the South of Sariyer, on the European side of Istanbul.

Paşabahçe is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Beykoz, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 3,717 (2022). It is located on the Anatolian side of the Bosphorus. Paşabahçe is a remote settlement in Istanbul. The village was once inhabited only by non-Muslims. Grand vizier Hezarpare Ahmed Pasha (in office 1647–1648) built here a palace-like mansion with a wide yard. Hence the name "Paşabahçe", literally "Pasha's Yard". Later, Sultan Mustafa III (r. 1757-1753) built a school, a mosque, a hamam (Turkish bath) and a fountain in the location, and settled Muslim Turks around the buildings. Even though the Christian population declined over the time, it did not disappear completely. In 1894, a Greek Orthodox church named Agios Konstantinos was built. There is also a holy well (Turkish: ayazma from Greek: ἁγίασμα, hagiasm). In the 19th century, there were seven yalıs, waterfront mansions, one mosque, two churches, two bakeries, one mill and a fishing weir. During this period, workshops for glassware, porcelain ware and candle production. The foundation of an alcohol factory in 1922 and a glassware factory in 1934 contributed to the rapid increase of the population in the settlement.Situated at a bay, Paşabahçe features public parks and restaurants at the seashore. It is popular recreational place for residents of Istanbul.The MS Paşabahçe, which bears this name, is a passenger ship that has been operated by city passenger ferry lines company "Şehir Hatları". on multiple passenger ferry routes in the Sea of Marmara since 1952. The name of the place has become a trade mark as "Paşabahçe" for glassware products.

Boradion was a coastal town of ancient Bithynia located on the Bosphorus. Its site is located above Kanlıca in Asiatic Turkey.

Huber Mansion is one of the historical buildings in Yeniköy, Istanbul, Turkey. Built in the late 19th century, it was used as a private residence until 1930 when it was sold to Notre Dame Sion High School. The mansion was nationalized in 1985 and has been used as the residence of the Presidents of Turkey since then.

Moukaporis was a coastal town of ancient Bithynia located on the Bosphorus. Its site is located near Hünkâr İskelesi in Asiatic Turkey.

Beykoz Arena is a stadium that is currently under construction in Beykoz, Turkey. It was expected to open to the public in 2015 and have a capacity of 10,000 spectators. It will be the new home of Beykozspor of the TFF Third League. It will replace the club's current home, Beykoz Stadyumu.