Everyone goes to Pierre Loti for sunset, but Maiden's Tower at sunrise is completely empty. Take the early ferry from Üsküdar around 6:55am and have the whole place to yourself.

Light hitting the tower with the city behind is incredible for photos. Bring a thermos of tea because the café doesn't open until 9am. Ferry runs hourly even that early, 15 TRY round trip.

By 8am the tour groups start showing up, so timing is everything.