District guide · Istanbul

Theme: History 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