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The 10 Best Things to do in Uskudar, Turkey
The mosques, bazaars, and Turkish baths of Istanbul could keep you happily occupied for your entire trip: an eyeful of breathtaking architecture here, a good-natured haggle over a carpet there. Kick your trip off at the awe-inspiring Sultan Ahmet Camii (Blue Mosque), which is visible from many points of the city. Stroll the Galata Bridge and stop by the Miniaturk Park to see its tiny artifacts. The Grand Bazaar has thousands of shops to browse, while the Egyptian Bazaar is a fragrant trove of spices and fruits.
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1. Aziz Mahmut Hudayi Mosque
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 29 reviews
The Aziz Mahmut Hudayi Mosque was built in 1594 by Ayse Hanim Sultan, the daughter of Mihrimah Sultan and the Grand Vizier Rustem Pasa, for Aziz Mahmud Hudayi who served as Qadi in Edirne, Egypt, Sham(Syria) and Bursa. He was a murid and khalifah and wrote about thirty works, seven of which are in Turkish. The mosque is part of a complex (Turkish: kulliye) that consists of a soup kitchen, a tomb, a library, a chamber for Sultans, a fountain, dervish rooms, a house for the sheikh and a bakery spread out over a total area of 10,000 square meters.
2. Marmara Ilahiyat Cami
3. Camlica Camii
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By savomar - London, United Kingdom
We went to visit the mosque last week whilst we were in Istanbul, it was a quick drive through the Avrasya tunnel and we were there before we knew it, transport was easy. Mosque has huge under ground car parks which were free. The mosque itself is absolutely amazing with it 6 minarets, it has amazing views as it is settled on the camlica hill. The surrounding areas of the mosque were spotless very clean and very well looked after. must see.
4. CamlIca Camii
5. Beylerbeyi Palace
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4.5 based on 477 reviews
This summer residence of the Sultans was also used to house foreign heads of state visiting the Ottoman capital. Several palaces had been built and demolished at this site over the years. The present structure was built between 1861-1865 and has six staterooms and 26 smaller rooms.
Reviewed By hrs314 - Houston, United States
Beautiful Baroque style summer palace built in 1861 for Sultan Abdul Aziz. The reception hall has a pool and a fountain. Running water in Ottoman houses help cool the homes during the summer heat. Egyptian straw mats also helped to insulate the palace. The chandeliers throughout the palace are stunning. The red color in the crystals was achieved by adding gold into the crystal. Note the Baccarat and Murano masterpieces. Look up and the ceilings are also exquisite and hand painted. Many have a nautical theme. Note: no photography is allowed inside.
6. KIz Kulesi
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4.5 based on 1,074 reviews
According to Turkish legend, a princess was locked in this tower to protect her from being bitten by a snake. Over the years the tower has been used as a customs station, lighthouse and a residence for retired naval officers.
Reviewed By Wozdemir - Waterford, Ireland
I really cant praise this place enough... we went with slight trepidation due to the some of the scathing reviews on here.. but we need not have worried.. the food was fantastic and to a very high standard.. tasty well prepared dishes bursting with flavour... we were a group of 4 who all chose from the superior menu and every dish we had was excellent. The trip out from and back to Kabataş pier takes about 15 mins on a small private boat and is included in the price . Staff were courteous professional and friendly from beginning to end. The location is original, historical and has amazing views of Istanbul... the trip up to the watchtower at the top is worth the small climb.. there is a lovely bar and seating area in the tower to enough a drink and admire the view
7. Camlica Hill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 573 reviews
Reviewed By B1714D - Belgrade, Serbia
Camlica hill is located on the Asian side, on an elevated position in Uskudar. You can reach it by ferry and then taxi (more scenic journey), or taxi all the way from European side via the Bosphorus bridge (also exciting as you cross the only bridge connecting two continents). The Camlica hill is the best viewpoint in Istanbul, as from here you see almost the entire Bosphorus strait, as well the whole city. It's a favorite local's picnic spot, wedding place with an open air restaurant and famous gozleme (Turkish teriffic pastry) eatery. Another new, outstanding attraction is the last year finished mind blowing Camlica Mosque, but you must read about it in a separate review.
8. Sakirin Mosque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By vinifrss - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Far from the tourist crowds of Sultanahmet, near the powerful serenity and peace of vast Karacaahmet cemetery, Sakirin mosque is an easily accessible, mesmerizing masterpiece of contemporary architecture. The only mosque in Turkey designed by a woman, Sakirin is the perfect counterbalance to more celebrated - and tourist-crowded - Ottoman grand mosques. A spiritual and aesthetic experience, absolutely free and easily accessible by bus, taxi or even on foot, I walked there myself from the major ferryboat hub of Üsküdar on the Asian side. I strongly recommend a visit here if you're interested in architecture and art, are spiritually inclined, or simply want to enjoy a little serenity away from the hordes of tourists and into the vastness of beautiful Karacaahmet resting place.
9. Valide-i Cedid Cami
10. Eski Valide Camii
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