İstanbul-Beyoğlu Çevresinde Yabancı Turistlerin İlgisini Çeken Özelliklerin Gençler Tarafından Belirlenmesi ve Çözüm Önerileri

Abstract

İstanbul, Turkey is from the city's most famous and important. Among the reasons why it is so important are its geographical feature, cultural richness and its characteristics such as being the unifying bridge between Asia and Europe. Also, it has gained an important place in the world as it hosts many societies and cultures. İstanbul is a city that can accept tourists with its four-season tourism diversity. In this study, it is aimed to determine the features that attract the attention of tourists around İstanbul-Beyoğlu from the eyes of young individuals between the ages of 18-25. In this direction, six questions were asked to the participants using the quantitative data collection method. It was carried out with the participation of 14 participants in total. Looking at the purpose of the study from another perspective, the reason why İstanbul-Beyoğlu region is important and curious for foreign tourists can be explained as the evaluation by young people between the ages of 18-25. However, according to the answers obtained as a result of the study, the historical texture of Beyoğlu and its surroundings should be preserved. However, today it is thought to be destroyed instead of protecting it. Also, it has been stated that with its changing profile, its historical texture and atmosphere today have changed a lot. However, it has been concluded that positive results can be achieved with the use of social media in terms of advertising and being the subject of literary works.

Evaluation of Foreign Visitors Turkish Cuisine Experiences on Tripadvisor, an Online Platform: The Case of İstanbul-Beyoğlu

“…The fact that Istanbul has been home to different cultures and empires has repeatedly appeared in literary works. Istanbul hosts many places featured in many literary works and travelogues of writers from the past to present (Karataş & Kahraman, 2021). The sample of the study is formerly known as Pera, which is surrounded by Kağıthane, Beşiktaş, Şişli, the Bosphorus, and Haliç (now known as Beyoğlu), Pera is a neighborhood rich in historical heritage located on the European side of Istanbul.…”

“…Etymologically, it is known that the name 'Beyoğlu', used by the Turks, is derived from the mansion of the son of the Bey (Andrea Gritti) in the region. The use of the name Pera was stopped in official correspondence in 1925, and the name Beyoğlu began to be used (Karataş & Kahraman, 2021). Beyoğlu district is currently recognized as a cultural district in terms of culture and location.…”