High above the Bosporus at Kanlica, the Hidiv Kasri (the Khedive's villa) was built as a summer home for the Egyptian Khedive, or ruler, in the 19th century. It has some beautiful art-nouveau details, and the grounds are a wonderful place to drink tea on hot days. Daily 9:30 am-9:30 pm. Free. Kafadar Sokak, Cubuklu (Kanlica), Istanbul. Phone 0216-413-9644.
