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    Üsküdar neighborhood in Istanbul

    Üsküdar (aka Scutari) is one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Istanbul. Üsküdar is located o the Asian side of Istanbul on the other side of Beşiktaş and Bosporus. Üsküdar is one of the oldest and most populated neighborhoods in Istanbul. Although it is beautiful and popular, the population of half a million could put some people off.
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    Interesting locations of Üsküdar neighborhood

    Fathi Pasha Garden
    If you want to enjoy a delicious meal in a great environment, this garden might be the thing you are looking for. This beautiful and cozy garden is located behind Üsküdar and Bilerbi mountains. In this garden, you can sit for hours and enjoy the beautiful view around by drinking tea and Turkish coffee.

    Chamlija Hill
    Chamlija Hill is one of the most famous sights in Üsküdar in the Asian part. Chamlija Hill is located at a height of 265 meters above sea level and is the highest roof in Istanbul, which has many cafes and restaurants.

    Sultan Ahmed Fountain
    This beautiful and historical building was established in 1728. The four sides of the fountain are decorated with the poems of Sultan Ahmad. The surroundings of this fountain are carved with delicate and beautiful patterns.

    The beautiful mosques of Üsküdar
    There are many mosques in Üsküdar that are considered tourist attractions. In fact, there are more than 180 mosques in this neighborhood. One of the best and most visited of them is Mehri Mah Sultan Mosque, which is also known as Eskele Mosque.
    This mosque was built by the prominent Ottoman architect Sinan. This mosque is a memorial of Mehramah Sultan, the daughter of Sogli and the beloved of Sultan Suleiman the Great.
    In recent years, it has been renovated to regain its former strength and glory. Also, Ayazma Mosque, which was established by the order of Sultan Mustafa III in 1760, is one of the beautiful mosques of Üsküdar.

    Maiden 's Tower
    Maiden's Tower , also known as Keys Kolsi or Girl's Tower, is a beautiful and attractive tower located in the Bosphorus, and is one of the most famous historical monuments of the city. This tower was used as a watch tower in the past. But today it has turned into a café and restaurant. In addition, this tower hosts all kinds of ceremonies and important business meetings. This tower is located in the middle of the water and you can go there by boat to see it. There was a rumor that maiden's tower has been destroyed, but is it?

    Beylerbeyi Sarayı
    Beylerbeyi Palace, which was built in the Ottoman era and used as a summer residence. This palace is located in the neighborhood of Bilerbi and exactly at the mouth of the Bosphorus and is at the same level as the water. Bilerbi Palace, like other summer residences such as Dolma Baghche and Koch So, was built in the 1860s, for this reason, they are very close to each other in terms of architecture.
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