24/02/2021
Hi, my name is Lisa Morrow and I'm a travel writer and long term resident of Istanbul. If you're thinking of making a trip to the city I call home next time you're in Turkey, here's something new to do - take a ride on the Golden Horn tramway line, opened in January 2021. Read my post to learn a little bit of history, watch a video to see what it's like, get some practical tips and some inspiration too.
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On the 4th of January 2021 a new tramway line that runs the length of the Golden Horn opened. For now the new T5 line starts at Cibali, but will eventually begin at Eminönü. Each tram is quite short with only three carriages so if you want to get a window seat it’s probably best to travel outsid...