Işıklı Burnu

Işıklı Burnu is a point in Beykoz, Istanbul. Işıklı Burnu is situated nearby to the suburb Riva, as well as near the locality Dağdere.

Type: Point
Description: point in Turkey
Also known as: “Galara Burnu”, “Galaza Burnu”, “Gelera Burnu”, “Isikli Burnu”, “Kelağra Burnu”, and “Kelara Burun”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Riva Castle.

Riva Castle

Castle

Photo: Justinianus, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Riva Castle, is a Byzantine coastal fortification situated on a hill where Riva Creek meets the Black Sea in Riva, Beykoz, Istanbul. In Greek mythology, the leader of the Argo sailors, Iason, searching for the Golden Fleece received the iron anchor, hence the village was referred to as Ancyranum during the reign of the Eastern Roman Empire. Riva Castle is situated 2½ km west of Işıklı Burnu.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Riva and Öğümce.

Riva

Suburb

Photo: Justinianus, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Riva is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Beykoz, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 2,885. This place is the filming location of the Turkish TV show hit called Diriliş: Ertuğrul and its sequel Kuruluş: Osman. Riva is situated 2½ km west of Işıklı Burnu.