Tersane Istanbul: a new city center Tersane Istanbul: a new city center While every city has a city center, Istanbul has many of them! Spreading beyond its historic peninsula around the 18th century, Istanbul has grown into a multi-centric global metropolis spanning both Europe and Asia. However, the Legendary Galik Bay (or Golden Horn) remains the real heart of the city. After serving as a center of industrial production for centuries, Galik is returning to its essence as a center of the “good life”. The Navy Yards is currently undergoing an inspiring transformation undertaken by a stellar team of architects to revive the 600-year-old heritage and return it to the city as Istanbul's new charming coastal "Neighborhood". Tersane Istanbul is a new vibrant city district on the banks of the Golden Horn, located close to all major attractions in the heart of the metropolis. Golden Horn 0 km Galata Tower 3.3 km Istiklal Avenue 3.4 km Grand Bazaar 4.2 km Hagia Sophia 4.2 km Blue Mosque 4.5 km Istanbul Airport is 41 km away.