The locations of Betrayal, the Turkish TV series that made everyone fall in love
The numbers speak for themselves, along with an increasingly large and loyal fandom: the Turkish TV series Betrayal (Aldatmak) is a real success. Broadcast in prime time on Canale 5 , the series, now in its second season, centers on a family drama, where a dense web of lies, omissions, and secrets will undermine the strength of the relationships that bind the protagonists.
The plot revolves around Güzide Özgüder , a respected family judge who, thinking she has a perfect family, sees all her certainties crumble when she discovers a series of lies and hidden facts. From her husband, Tarik, who has been living a double life for several years, to her son Ozan, who has invested a large sum of money, donated by his father, in cryptocurrencies, to her daughter Oylum, who has deceived her with stories of a university career that in reality hides far more profound ambitions.
The characters are played by faces known to the Italian public such as Vahide Perçin , Aras Aydın , who appeared in “Cherry Season” in the role of Emre, Özlem Tokaslan , one of the protagonists of “DayDreamer” and İlayda Çevik , the face of the evil Betül from “Terra Amara”.
While we wait for the highly anticipated finale of the second season, scheduled for September 12, 2025, on Canale 5 in prime time, we'll tell you about the locations in Istanbul that served as the backdrop to the story.
Beşiktaş DistrictThe Turkish TV series Betrayal was filmed entirely inIstanbul , specifically in the Beşiktaş district. Translated to "cradle stone" in Turkish, Beşiktaş is located on the European shore of the Bosphorus and is one of the city's oldest and most historic neighborhoods , much loved by locals and known as a cultural and artistic hub. It's no surprise, then, that it was chosen as the location for the series, especially considering its authentic urban settings .
The neighborhood combines metropolitan vibrancy, beautiful coastal avenues, cafes, and markets: the perfect setting for a modern family drama like Betrayal, which alternates intimate tensions, power dynamics, and relationships consumed by secrets. If you decide to experience this location firsthand, we recommend not missing the bazaars and the Naval Museum , which houses the largest collection of naval artifacts in all of Turkey .
The Galata districtIn the series, the Galata neighborhood, one of the most visited by tourists, provides a backdrop full of emotional contrasts: on the one hand, there's the historical and cultural charm , on the other, the modern excitement that marries perfectly with the characters' personal tensions. On screen, you can admire one of the most beautiful areas of the city , of medieval origin and now part of the Beyoğlu district.
Once a Genoese colony, it's here that you'll find one of Istanbul's most photographed monuments, the Galata Tower , considered the neighborhood's symbol. With the passage of the Ottoman Empire, Galata became a bustling commercial center, inhabited by merchants, artisans, and foreign communities.
It is a creative neighborhood , frequented by artists, designers and young professionals, also characterized by the presence of numerous buildings built in the Art Nouveau style.
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