The Protector Filming Locations

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.

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.

Sultanahmet is a neighborhood known for being home to the striking Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its iconic minarets, along with the famed, mosaic-filled Hagia Sophia mosque. Adjacent Sultanahmet Square has a park, gardens and fountains, along with the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the nearby 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The popular district is home to many shops, hotels and traditional eateries.

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.

Harborside Eminönü buzzes with activity as boats unload passengers at the ferry docks near the city's bazaars. The Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, has stalls full of fruit, teas, and spices, while the halls of the Grand Bazaar are a colorful jumble of carpets, fabrics, lamps, and jewelry. The Süleymaniye Mosque towers over the area, and the 16th-century Rustem Pasha Mosque is famed for its Iznik tiles.

Sultanahmet is a neighborhood known for being home to the striking Ottoman-era Blue Mosque with its iconic minarets, along with the famed, mosaic-filled Hagia Sophia mosque. Adjacent Sultanahmet Square has a park, gardens and fountains, along with the Egyptian Obelisk of Theodosius and the nearby 4th-century Stone of Million pillar ruin. The popular district is home to many shops, hotels and traditional eateries.

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.

Harborside Eminönü buzzes with activity as boats unload passengers at the ferry docks near the city's bazaars. The Egyptian Bazaar, or Spice Bazaar, has stalls full of fruit, teas, and spices, while the halls of the Grand Bazaar are a colorful jumble of carpets, fabrics, lamps, and jewelry. The Süleymaniye Mosque towers over the area, and the 16th-century Rustem Pasha Mosque is famed for its Iznik tiles.