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A strait linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, which then itself connects to the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus serves as a natural frontier between Europe and Asia.
Bosporus: What to see in the surroundings?
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A strait linking the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara, which then itself connects to the Mediterranean, the Bosphorus serves as a natural frontier between Europe and Asia.
My suggestion
There are many ferries in Istanbul that sail up the Bosphorus as far as its mouth with the Black Sea, a day excursion you're guaranteed to find enjoyable and relaxing.
The famous Bosphorus forms a natural boundary between the two continents of Europe and Asia and links two famous seas: Marmara and the Black Sea. Being surrounded by all these myths and legends makes a boat trip down the Bosphorus inevitable.
My suggestion
When you're on the ferry, find a place on the European side so that you can see and admire Hagi Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
The Bosphorus in Turkey is the strait that separates Europe and Asia and which joins the Mediterranean Sea to the Black Sea. Ideal for a cruise.
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Be careful of the sun, even in winter! If you are going on board a boat on the Bosphorus, wear a hat and sunglasses...
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