Beykoz District along Bosporus & Black sea

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Beykoz, which is located along side the Bosporus on the city's Asian side. The district has a highly distinctive personality that is difficult to discover in other neighborhoods. You may get the impression that you are in a little fishing village remote from a bustling city while you are at Beykoz.

Beykoz, which is situated along the Bosporus on the city's Asian side, has a highly distinctive personality that is difficult to discover in other neighborhoods. You may get the impression that you are in a little fishing village remote from a bustling city while you are at Beykoz.

Beykoz district history

Beykoz has a lengthy beachfront along the Bosporus & Black Sea. The area is also quite a greenery area. If you follow the road beside the Bosporus on your route to Beykoz, you'll be greeted by Anadoluhisar and arrive at the beach where the Bosporus and the Black Sea meet. Additionally, as you go along the shore, you'll realize that nature is edging closer to you and that civilization is dissipating around you.

Before Constantinople fell, Yldrm Bayezid took the lead of the Beykoz District. Beykoz rapidly became a favorite location for the aristocratic class of Ottomans because of its streams, recreational areas, vast woods, and seashores. It is well known that sultans hosted hunting expeditions and constructed several summer homes at Beykoz.

Most famous places in the Beykoz district 

The two most well-known summer palaces in Beykoz are Tokat Kasr and Hidiv Kasr. Fatih Sultan Mehmet constructed Tokat Kasr area, which was also utilized by all subsequent sultans. Abbas Hilmi Paşa, the final Hidiv (the title of Egyptian Governor), constructed Hidiv Kasr in 1907. Italian architect Delfo Seminati constructed a palace with a closed space of 1000m2 in the Art Nouveau style. Currently, the palace houses a restaurant serving Ottoman cuisine and a garden that serves as a park where visitors may eat in the shade of trees.

The first neighborhood in Beykoz is Anadoluhisar. In Anadoluhisar the Göksu River and the Bosporus meet. The stronghold in the area, which has the same name as the neighborhood is well-known. Sultan Bayezid erected Anadoluhisari (Anatolian Castle) before the second Ottoman siege of Constantinople. When Sultan Mehmet took control of Istanbul, the fortress was no longer useful. The castle was redecorated in 1993, but visitors are no longer allowed. There is a Marmara University campus in Anadoluhisar, which is about 5 minutes away on foot and has a management school, a political science school, and a sports academy.

Anadoluhisar's neighbor, Kanlca, is one of Beykoz's most well-known neighborhoods. Kanlca is renowned for its unique yogurt that is consumed with castor sugar. Since it's so well-liked, you may often witness individuals eating Kanlca yogurt while out and about.

The most prestigious and costly homes in Istanbul are the historical mansions of Kanlca. Kanlca gives a great atmosphere in the evenings. There is a very ancient Turkish song that refers to particular neighborhood characteristics. Life is given for a night in Kanlca. The secret of Istanbul is being explained there; moonlight plays with water; lights start to converse; and even ancient love awakens there, according to the translation.

Kanlca area may be reached by automobile within 5 minutes from Paşabahçe area inside Beykos District. Despite having a large mosque to welcome you, Paşabahçe area unmistakably has the appearance of an old Greek fishing village. A church is also located five minutes from the ocean. By the mosque, there is a little street that leads to the seashore, where there is a pier, cafés, and a bar. Small boats are docked along the coast, and the Bosporus is just behind them. You can sip a drink while admiring the scenery. In Istanbul, one of the greatest places to unwind or think is in front of the pier.

A Polish settlement called Polonezköy (Adampol) is found in Beykoz District. After the prince purchased the property from the Lazarist, Adam Czartoryski, a Polish leader, and playwright created Adampol in 1842. Adam's farm is how the village, Adampol, got its name. The village's original inhabitants were Poles, who kept themselves occupied with forestry and agriculture. They were residing following their own culture and way of life while speaking Polish. The town started to draw more tourists once the route connecting Beykoz and Adampol was built. Later, the locals began to establish hotels and shops, which led to Polonezköy's current status as a tourist destination. Not to add, there is an annual event intended to strengthen the cultural ties between Polonezköy and Adampol.

A small fishing community near the sea, Anadolu Kava was founded by Genoese. Due to the Yoros Castle, which was constructed in the 15th century, the settlement exudes a historical aura. Photographers and vista seekers will enjoy the castle's scenic location to the north of Joshua's Hill. Near the water's edge, there are a few seafood restaurants. They sell mouthwatering seafood at fair pricing. You may drive or take a boat from Eminönü to the settlement.

Beykoz is a pearl of the Bosporus, yet it has been subject to destructive behavior. The environment in Beykoz is deteriorating day by day. With its natural beauty and stable lands. In recent decades, there have been several forest fires, and instead of reforestation, burned areas have been turned into building zones. Finally, while the government was looking on, enormous villas started to rise on the hills or perhaps in the middle of a forest. The construction of a third bridge to the north of the existing two bridges, a contentious project, would now exacerbate the district's environmental problems. Additionally, Beykoz has had a large number of property owner changes and an increase in property values.

 

 



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