Some people think that the beauty of Istanbul is only in the European side, which is not true... in the Asian side there are also important and vital regions such as Uskudar, which is the waterfront of Asian Istanbul over the Bosphorus.

Uskudar is one of the most important municipalities in this city, as it is bordered from the east by Umraniye neighborhood, from the west by the Bosphorus Strait, from the southern side it is bordered by Kadikoy and Atashehir regions, and from the north by Beykoz.

It is a vital and populated area, attractive for Turkish and foreign residents to live or to invest in, as it is full of services, high quality complexes, transportations and that makes it an important vital center.

Uskudar area: about 58 square kilometers, 35 square kilometers is the city area, and the rest are rural areas and villages.

Population: more than 600 thousand people.

Uskudar Transportation:

The area has a vital location and there are many types of modern transportation such as:

- One station away to M4 metro line, and to the metrobus line two stations away.

- The Marmaray Metro, which extends under the Bosphorus Strait and connects the European and Asian side of the city.

- M5 metro for the Asian side of Istanbul

- Ferries that goes from Eminonu port to Uskudar.

Service Facilities in Uskudar:

Uskudar includes a lot of Turkish universities, such as:

- Uskudar Private University
- Marmara University

In addition to 18 other universities in various specialization like industrial, commercial, religious, natural sciences and others.
It also contains international private schools... The American Schools, Istanbul International School, as well as a large number of Turkish public and private schools in various specializations and stages.

There are many government and private hospitals in Uskudar, the most famous are:

- General Uskudar Hospital which equipped with the latest therapeutic techniques, and it contains many medical specialties such as dentistry, internal medicine, ophthalmology, etc.
- Yunus Emre Private Hospital
- Anadolu Hospital

In addition to several private hospitals ready and under construction,it is expected that by the end of 2020 there will be 17 private hospitals operating naturally and for various medical specialties.

Shopping Centers in Uskudar:

Uskudar markets and shopping malls are very special, especially for Arabs, due to the Arab-Turkish cultural rapprochement in this region, and we will mention the most important ones:

- Baghdad Street

It is similar to Istiklal Street in Taksim on the European side of Istanbul, and it flourished a lot during the reign of Sultan Abd Al-Hamid II, and it has both historical and tourist characteristics.

Rich people always buy houses near Baghdad Street, and this is not new as it was the favorite place for pashas during Ottoman Empire.

It is a crowded street as it contains many Turkish and international brands.

- Via Port Mall

A famous commercial mall in Uskudar, near Sabiha Airport, and next to it there is "Crowne Plaza Hotel" one of the most important hotels in the Asian side of Istanbul.
It contains many brands, entertainment services suitable for adults and children, lake, 3D cinema, bowling hall, elegant restaurants, and small Bazar for several Turkish heritage products.

In addition to other shopping centers shuch as: Imar Square Mall – Akasya Mall – Tepe Mall – Mimar Sinan Bazar…

- Water park in Uskudar

It is an entertainment and touristic place in Istanbul, includes a dancing fountain that works every half an hour, and it has a very beautiful view in the evening.

The Most Important Historical and Touristic Places in Uskudar:

Uskudar is one of the oldest districts of Istanbul in general, and it is the oldest part in the Asian side of the city as during the Ottoman Empire, it was a region for sultans palaces, mosques, and markets.. and that made it an investment important region, and raised its investment value to the extreme.
It contains:

- Kiz Kulesi (the girl Tower)

It is one of the most important touristic places in Uskudar region, located on an industrial island 200 meters away from Uskudar coast.

The tower was used as a center for collecting taxes from commercial ships, as well as a defense tower, a hospital for cholera, a radio station, and a lighthouse.

Today, it contains cafe, and restaurant with beautiful views on the sea and the city.

- Mehramah Mosque

Mehramah Mosque is one of the most important landmarks in Uskudar region, it was built during the Ottoman period in 1548 by the Ottoman architect Sinan Pasha, located near the walls of Byzantine Constantinople.

It is like a complex includes in the middle of its land a mosque and surrounded by many schools, restaurants and a hospital. The mosque is based on four pillars made of carved white marble, in addition to windows that illuminate the mosque.

- Brides Hill

It is high gardens and forests, once you stand on it you can see Istanbul's both sides as a wonderful art painting in addition to taking many panoramic images of the entire city.

The hill can be reached by ferries, and it attracts many tourists especially brides and grooms because of its tranquility and charming nature.

On this hill there is Chamlica Mosque, with 6 minarets of varying length.
It contains a large conference hall, an Islamic antiquities museum, a library and an art gallery in addition to the attractive park around it.

- Princess Islands

Princess Islands consists of nine islands called also the Red Islands or the Big Islands, and it is one of the most attractive tourist destination in Uskudar, and Marmara sea region.

Real Estate in Uskudar:

Uskudar is one of the unique regions in Istanbul due to its location in the Asian side on Marmara sea, its nearness to Sabiha Airport, its wide views on the Bosphorus and the European side of the city, and its historical places.

The reasons above made Uskudar an important region as it becomes a central area for real estate investment, attracted large construction investments, andcontained the most luxurious residential and commercial projects in Istanbul.

Uskudar has its own administrative and municipal autonomy, and it is developing through undertaking several important public projects such as new transportation lines, complexes, and services.



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