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Historic monuments in Üsküdar, Istanbul

Üsküdar is a district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, directly across from central Istanbul's historic quarters, and has served as a conservative cultural...

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Üsküdar is a district on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, directly across from central Istanbul's historic quarters, and has served as a conservative cultural center since Ottoman times. The Kız Kulesi, an iconic tower in the strait, and Beylerbeyi Sarayı, a former imperial palace, stand among its landmarks, alongside numerous mosques including the Mihrimah Sultan Camii. The district holds substantial appeal for those drawn to Ottoman architecture and religious heritage.

Checked 2026-09-04

Practical information

Language spoken
Turkish
The official language of the Republic of Turkiye
Dialling code
+90 212 · +90 216
212 on the European side, 216 on the Asian; drop the leading 0 from abroad
Currency
Turkish lira (₺, TRY)
The official currency; one lira is divided into 100 kurus
Emergency number
112
One number for ambulance, fire and police
Plug type
European two-pin · 220 V
The national living guide records 220 V and European-style two-pin plugs
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified national source in the dataset

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Historic monuments 3 Museums 1 Places of worship 3 Nature sites 2 Viewpoints 0 Food and drink 0 Markets and shopping 0 Entertainment 0 Nightlife 0 Family attractions 0 Art and culture 0 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

Up to 1 hour 2 1 to 2 hours 1

Interests

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  1. Maiden's Tower Maiden's Tower
    01 1 hour

    Maiden's Tower

    Kız Kulesi

    The Maiden's Tower stands on an islet in the Bosphorus, 200 m off the Üsküdar shore, and it is the one Istanbul landmark you cannot walk to.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  2. Çamlıca Tower Çamlıca Tower
    02 1 hr 30 min

    Çamlıca Tower

    Çamlıca Televizyon Kulesi

    Çamlıca Tower stands on Büyük Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side, the highest point overlooking the Bosphorus, and opened on 29 May 2021.

    • High
    • Historic monument
  3. Yeni Üsküdar Mosque Yeni Üsküdar Mosque
    03 25 min

    Yeni Üsküdar Mosque

    Yeni Valide Camii

    Step off the ferry at Üsküdar and this is the complex immediately in front of you, hard against the square rather than set back from it.

    • High
    • Historic monument

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