When we say Istanbul, perhaps everyone’s mind comes to life with an image of large and small neighborhoods built with crooked buildings.. Kuzguncuk is one of the places that can break this bad impression about Istanbul and get you away from the noise of the city and put you in a holiday mood.. It is a historical neighborhood that has been the symbol of tolerance for centuries with its streets adorned with rainbow-like hues in greenery, established right at the bottom of the blue waters of the Bosphorus.. This neighborhood is one of the rare places where Islam, Christianity and Judaism can coexist..
Kuzguncuk neighborhood has a different beauty in every corner and draws people under its spell at every step.. It is such a beautiful authentic neighborhood that many movies and TV shows were shot in this neighborhood.. It shouldn’t surprise you that Ekmek Teknesi and Perihan Abla, one of the TV series in which the neighborhood culture is best reflected in Istanbul, were filmed here.. Because this small authentic neighborhood can make you feel all its warmth not only with its appearance, but also with its culture and traditions.. The people living here were able to protect not only their sincere relations, but also their culture and nature.
When the history of Kuzguncuk is examined, it is seen that the old name of the neighborhood is ÂHrisokeramos (Turkish meaning: Altın Tile).. This name is 6. It comes from a church built in the 19th century.. Evliya Çelebi’s notes can be used on the origin of its current name.. Evliya Çelebi, 15 of this name. He says that he came from a person named Kuzgun Baba who settled here at the end of the century.. This place is known as a Jewish village. It is not known when the Jews settled in this area.
Now, “How beautiful can a neighborhood be?” Let’s take a list of places to see in Kuzguncuk, a place you might say:
Places to Visit in Kuzguncuk
Actually, we kept the praises about this place very short.. It is such a beautiful village that it deserves pages of praise.. However, since I am sure that even a short introduction can bring you here, we leave our praise and share our “Places to Visit in Kuzguncuk” we have prepared for you:
1. Kuzguncuk Houses
The colorful Kuzguncuk houses, as if resembling a rainbow, are the most important structures that create the authentic atmosphere of the neighborhood that smells of history.. Most of the Ottoman houses built in the style of bay windows have survived to the present day by preserving their historical structure.. The number of floors of houses painted in different colors is up to four.. Neighborhood tradesmen are located on the lower floors of the wooden houses.. If you miss the sincerity of the old neighborhood shops, you should shop from these shops.. If you want to travel to the past and smell history, you should take a tour among the Kuzguncuk streets adorned with colorful buildings.
2. İcadiye Street
Icadiye Street, the main street of the neighborhood, is one of the must-see places where TV series are filmed, subject to literature, historical buildings and century-old plane trees.. Famous Kuzguncuk places and structures are located on this street.
3. Bread Boat
The shop, which was the bakery where Bread Boat, one of the TV series that went down in history, serves as a restaurant today.. This place, which gave its name to the series, is located on the famous İcadiye Street.. You should stop by Bread Boat to get nostalgic and re-imagine that wonderful neighborhood in the TV series.
4. Üryanizade Mosque
Uryanizade Mosque, which is located on the coast while passing through the Bosphorus and attracts attention with the fact that it was built differently from the usual mosque architecture, can be compared to a mansion without its minaret. The Üryanizade Mosque, which was built in wood in 1860 on a seafront location, offers a different atmosphere to its visitors with its Bosphorus view and wave sound.
5. Fethi Ahmet Pasha Mansion (Ahmet Fethi Pasha Mansion)
Located on the Kuzguncuk coast, Fethi Ahmet Pasha Mansion was built in 1840 in wood in accordance with Ottoman architecture.. The mansion, which was damaged in the fire in the 1920s, was later repaired.. The mansion has two floors and has 16 rooms in total.
6. Cemil Molla Mansion
Constructed by an Italian architect by Üryanizade Cemil Molla Efendi in 1886, it is the most magnificent and assertive mansion of its time.. It differs from the mansions of the period with its central heating system and electrical system.. It is located on the upper left side of the Nakkaştepe Cemetery.. According to the rumors told in the region, it is a haunted mansion.
7. Bet Yaakov Synagogue
It is the largest synagogue in the neighborhood. Although the exact date of construction is not known, 19. It is estimated that it was built in the last quarter of the century.. The paintings on the synagogue ceiling were inspired by the Torah.. The synagogue, which has a total capacity of 260 people, is visited by thousands of tourists every year.
8. Ayios Panteleimon Church
It was built on İcadiye Street in 1872 as a Greek Orthodox church.. The church, which was built in a garden just to the right of the street, was built on the site of another church that was burned before.. The church draws attention with its bell tower built on a three-story plan.
9. Kuzguncuk Garden
One of the last green areas of Istanbul is the “Kuzguncuk Garden”, which is the apple of the eye of the residents of the neighborhood.. It is one of the places that should be visited by those who think of the way to this neighborhood.. The land, which has been used as a garden for about 700 years, was frequently in the news a few years ago.. After the municipality teams cut down the centuries-old trees on the garden, the people of the neighborhood started a big action and the gardening activities of the municipality were terminated.. Events are held every year in the garden, which is protected against concreting.
What to Eat in Kuzguncuk?
Kuzguncuk offers you delicious tastes with its cafes and restaurants.. The first place that caught my attention was the Nail Bookstore.. You can do your book shopping on the upper floor of the places designed as a book cafe, and you may not realize how time passes by sitting and reading a book.. On the first floor of the bookstore, you can sit and sip your coffee in the historical atmosphere of the village.
If you are looking for a place to have breakfast in Istanbul, you should add this place to the top.. Kuzguncuk can offer you unique flavors for breakfast. I’m not saying this just for the quality of the breakfast. I think no one can refuse to have breakfast with the Bosphorus view in such an authentic neighborhood.
Kuzguncuk Balıkçısı
Here is another place you will be a regular at: Kuzguncuk Balıkçısı. It is quite normal that fish is one of the most important delicacies of this historical neighborhood on the Bosphorus.. You can find the most delicious fish in this place.. Both the street and the place itself look pretty cute and beautiful.. When the flavors on the menu are delicious in such a cute place, it is impossible to go without stopping by here.
Address: İcadiye Caddesi, Perihan Abla Sokağı, No:3 Phone: 02163410144
Pita
One of the famous places of this place, Kuzguncuk Pita is another place you will not go without tasting its delicacies.. The name of the place comes from their bread.. The flavors in the place run by three women are served directly from the producer to the tables.. You can also have your breakfast in this place where you will enjoy local delicacies.
Kuzguncuk Mahallesi, İcadiye Caddesi, No: 41/A Telephone: 02165323215
Ismet Baba
A place that is now integrated with the neighborhood is Kuzguncuk İsmet Baba. İsmet Baba, who has been serving since the 1950s and has served many famous names, is located in a place built right on the Bosphorus.. Since Ismet Baba Kuzguncuk is a famous venue, they are obviously a bit saturated with customers.. For this reason, it takes a little luck to sit here, especially since the demand for the sea-side tables is high.. Especially if you’ve been there with 2-3 people, even if the place is empty, it is not possible to sit at the tables that are close to the Bosphorus.
Where is Kuzguncuk? How to Go to Kuzguncuk?
Kuzguncuk is a historical neighborhood located within the borders of Üsküdar district of Istanbul.. Time has almost not passed in this neighborhood, as you can see the traces of history and witness all the beauty of the green nature that has almost disappeared in Istanbul.
The “Google location” of those who will come to this authentic village, which has been the backdrop of the TV series, with their special vehicles. It will be beneficial for them to continue on their way to Kuzguncuk.. At the same time, it is possible to reach Üsküdar quickly by Marmaray from the “Yenikapı-Sirkeci-Kadıköy” regions.. The distance between Üsküdar and Kuzguncuk is approximately 1.5 km.. You can reach here in 3-4 minutes with the minibuses passing through Üsküdar.. Or it is possible to reach here by walking for 15 minutes with the magnificent Bosphorus view.
The bus lines passing through Kuzguncuk are as follows: 15Y, 15S, 15B, 15, 15R
For more information: You can read our article titled strong>Where is Kuzguncuk?.
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