District guide · 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.
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Beylerbeyi Sarayı
Beylerbeyi Palace is the Ottoman court's summer address on the Asian shore of the Bosphorus, built for Sultan Abdulaziz between 1861 and 1865 by the architect Sarkis Balyan, with Hagop Balyan named alongside him.
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.
