Uskudar: Top 2 Places to Visit and Camlica Hill

On the Anatolian side, right across Besiktas, there is a place you must see: Uskudar! Istanbul, one of Turkey’s most populated and most historical cities; It offers many options that you can add to your list in terms of places to visit.

The best places to visit in Uskudar district are the Maiden’s Tower and Beylerbeyi Palace. If you want to watch the scenery, Camlica hill. Apart from this, there are many historical mosques in Uskudar district. You can also enjoy the fresh air and scenery in the walking areas close to the Bosphorus in Uskudar.

If you came to Istanbul as a tourist, if you do not know the surroundings, you can go to Uskudar district from the Fatih district Eminönü ferry port. Apart from the 3 places we recommend, you will see many beautiful places in Uskudar, close to the Bosphorus.

Istanbul Uskudar Places To Visit

Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi): One of the symbols of Istanbul, the Maiden’s Tower; It is one of the indispensable images in postcards, tourist advertisements, and transition scenes of TV series and movies.

The surroundings of this small but stylish tower, which everyone who comes to Istanbul will definitely want to see, is also very crowded. Opposite the Maiden’s Tower, a tea garden by the Bosphorus in Istanbul is full of people who come to watch the Maiden’s Tower.

Maiden's Tower (Kız Kulesi)
Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi)

Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı): One of the best places to visit in Uskudar Beylerbeyi Palace, which took five years to build, was used as a guest house in the early days. Located by the sea, this palace is one of the touristic places that are recommended to be seen in Uskudar. There are ferries that make Bosphorus tours in Istanbul and you can see Beylerbeyi palace during your trip by ferry. It has a very beautiful garden and Bosphorus view. It is recommended to visit.

Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı)
Beylerbeyi Palace (Beylerbeyi Sarayı)

Camlica Hill (Çamlıca Tepesi): Located at an altitude of approximately 265 meters above sea level, Camlica Hill is one of the highest points in Istanbul. It is home to wonderful views such as the Bosphorus, Golden Horn, Islands and Beyoğlu. In addition, with its lush nature, colorful flowers, historical trees, Bosphorus view and the Social Facility it contains, it allows you to have a good time all day long.

Camlica Hill (Çamlıca Tepesi)
Camlica Hill (Çamlıca Tepesi)

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