Kardesim Benim Filming Locations

Izmir is a city on Turkey’s Aegean coast. Known as Smyrna in antiquity, it was founded by the Greeks, taken over by the Romans and rebuilt by Alexander the Great before becoming part of the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century. Today, its expansive archaeological sites include the Roman Agora of Smyrna, now an open-air museum. The hilltop Kadifekale, or Velvet Castle, built during Alexander’s reign, overlooks the city.

Seferihisar is a municipality and district of İzmir Province, Turkey. Its area is 375 km², and its population is 54,993. Seferihisar district area borders on other İzmir districts of Urla to the west and Menderes to the east, and touches İzmir's westernmost metropolitan district of Güzelbahçe in the north.

Çanakkale is a city in northwestern Turkey in the Marmara region, on the Dardanelles Strait. It’s a gateway to the Gallipoli WWI battlefields, north of the narrow strait. On the grounds of the 15th-century Çimenlik Castle, Çanakkale Naval Museum Command contains historical artillery. The archaeological site at Troy, including an ancient theater, is southwest of the city.

Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. In the Sultanahmet district, the open-air, Roman-era Hippodrome was for centuries the site of chariot races, and Egyptian obelisks also remain. The iconic Byzantine Hagia Sophia features a soaring 6th-century dome and rare Christian mosaics.

Ayvacık is a town in Çanakkale Province in the Marmara region of Turkey. It is the seat of Ayvacık District. Its population is 9,710. The town lies at an elevation of 252 m. During the Gallipoli campaign in World War I, it was the target of several Allied attacks. Ayvacik is mostly inhabited by settled Yörüks.

Çeşme is a Turkish resort town west of Izmir, on the Aegean Sea. Overlooking the harbor is Çeşme Castle, a restored military fortress. It now houses the Çeşme Archaeology Museum, with displays of marble busts, metal coins and artifacts from nearby excavations. On the east side of the Çeşme peninsula is sandy Ilica Beach, with warm thermal sulfur springs. Around Çeşme are clear waters and accessible dive sites.

Beyoğlu is a municipality and district of Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its area is 9 km², and its population is 225,920. It is on the European side of Istanbul, Turkey, separated from the old city by the Golden Horn.

Şişli is an affluent area with upscale hotels, fashion boutiques, and shopping centers including the Istanbul Cevahir mall. Chic restaurants serve European and global cuisine, and cocktail bars cluster on and around Halaskargazi Street. The Atatürk Museum displays documents and mementos in the house where Turkey’s first president lived, while the imperial Ottoman Ihlamur Kasrı palace is known for its peaceful gardens.