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Pierre Loti Hill
NatureVisit: ~75 min
A hill in the Eyüp district overlooking the Golden Horn, with a long-established café-viewpoint and views of the city from above. It is named after the French writer Pierre Loti, who lived in Istanbul. You can reach the top by cable car from the Eyüp area, next to the mosque and the neighbourhood cemetery, or on foot along the path among the tombs.
Add it to your trip on Wanloria →Things to do at Pierre Loti Hill: 2 missions
- Ride the cable car up from EyüpTake the cable car that leaves from next to Eyüp and watch the Golden Horn open up beneath the cabin as you gain height.
- Have a tea with a view of the Golden HornSit on the terrace of the café at the top and order a Turkish tea while looking at the water and the domes of the city.
Near Pierre Loti Hill
Eyüp Sultan Mosque713 m awayKariye (Chora)2.6 km awayBalat2.7 km awayFatih Mosque4.0 km awayPera Museum4.1 km awayÇiçek Pasajı4.2 km away
Frequently asked questions
How much time do you need for Pierre Loti Hill?
Allow about 1 h 15 min for the visit.
What is there to do at Pierre Loti Hill?
Ride the cable car up from Eyüp and Have a tea with a view of the Golden Horn.
What is there to see near Pierre Loti Hill?
Eyüp Sultan Mosque (713 m), Kariye (Chora) (2.6 km) and Balat (2.7 km).
Source: Wanloria