District guide · Istanbul
Kartal is a district on Istanbul's Asian coast, situated between Maltepe and Pendik along the Marmara Sea. The Kartal Belediyesi Masal Müzesi displays collectio...
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Kartal is a district on Istanbul's Asian coast, situated between Maltepe and Pendik along the Marmara Sea. The Kartal Belediyesi Masal Müzesi displays collections while Aydos Dağı provides views over the district. Religious sites including Maarifi Sultan Camii and Surp Nişan Ermeni Kilisesi reflect the area's diverse communities, though cultural attractions remain limited for most visitors.
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Aydos Dağı
Aydos Hill, known locally as Aydos Dağı, is a natural elevation in Istanbul's eastern reaches within the Kartal district on the Anatolian side. It represents one of the higher points in Istanbul's relatively flat coastal terrain.
Maarifi Sultan Camii
Surp Nişan Ermeni Kilisesi
