- What you can expect - Looking to win the kids over during your Istanbul trip? Look no further than the city's devilishly fun theme park and recreation complex: Isfanbul! The park is home to dozens of heart-thumping rides, as well as a variety of smaller rides for little thrill-seekers. Isfanbul has an enchanting Ottoman theme which makes for a uniquely Turkish experience. Ride the gargantuan Nefeskesen, Turkish for 'Breath Taker', cascade down river rapids, ride a Viking longboat, and more!