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Your Tourism And Real Estate Guide To Beykoz: The Anatolian Oasis

Beykoz is one of the districts of Istanbul located on the Asian side, overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. Beykoz floats 270 meters above sea level with several charming rivers and streams; Which made it one of the quietest areas of the city. Also, this oasis includes many green forests rich in chestnut, hazelnut, and oak trees. Where one of the seasons of the well-known Turkish historical series "Ertugrul Resurrection" was filmed in these exact forests.

Beykoz was settled by the Greeks, followed by the Persians, Romans, Byzantines, and finally the Ottomans. Where its lands served as a public place for the practice of hunting and getting rid of the noise of the city by the sultans of the Ottoman Empire. The area is also famous for the glass industry and decorative glassware, with many, many features, and interesting places.

  • There in Beykoz

Beykoz includes a group of unique and historical places that cannot be found in the city and the Republic. This group includes:

  • İshak Ağa Çeşmesi: It is the first water sebil (fountain) built during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent in Beykoz. However, the fountain was vandalized and some of its parts were destroyed. Still, it was restored by İshak Ağa during the reign of Sultan Mahmud I, which is why it was named after him. İshak Ağa worked to show the idealism of Ottoman architecture by integrating the most beautiful colors and plant motifs that decorated the fountain for many years.
  • Yuşa Tepesi ve Türbesi: The second largest hill in Istanbul after the Çamlıca Hill; it was named Yuşa Tepesi, which is close to the tomb of the Prophet Yehoshua, the Prophet that succeeded the Prophet Moses who led the Israelites after his death. There is also a mosque next to the shrine built by the Grand Vizier Mehmed Said Pasha in 1755. Thousands of tourists flock annually to visit the shrine, which is 17m long and located on the hill overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.
  • Yoros Kalesi: This castle is located on the opposite coast of Sarıyer and is known also as Ceneviz Kalesi. The castle is one of the remnants of the Great Eastern Roman Empire, which enjoys a beautiful location on the Bosphorus Strait; creating a natural, magical work of art. Visitors can also drink tea in the cafés near it and enjoy the beauty of the Bosphorus.
  • Beykoz Merkez Camii: This mosque was established in the 19th century and is located in Beykoz Square. The mosque is one of the unique historical mosques, which was built with the characteristics and methods of Ottoman architecture, inside and out; forming a rectangle structure with one minaret and wooden decorations.
  • Aydınlatma Koleksiyonu Müzesi: This is the Museum of Lighting, the first museum in the area and the only one of its kind. It displays many different lighting tools that were used in the past, such as chandeliers, candlesticks, lamps, and other means of lighting. What distinguishes this museum as well is a man named Mehmet Yıldız, who collected these historical artifacts over the course of 42 years.
  • Beykoz Kasrı: This palace was built by order of the Wāli of Egypt, Muhammad Ali Pasha, as a gift to Sultan Abdulmejid I, and was designed in the Western Ottoman style. It was used as a guest palace in the past and was used as an orphanage after that. The palace consists of two floors and is open to visitors every day except Friday. Visitors can also take a stroll in the garden of the Grand Palace.
  • Beykoz Korusu: The summer hostel of Abraham Pasha (one of the Empire's statesmen at the time of Sultan Abdulaziz). It is located on a wonderful hill overlooking the Bosphorus Strait. The hostel is the ideal destination for those wishing to get away from the city's noise and spend time in its gardens and historical corners.

 

  • Beykoz Apartments and Investment Opportunities

The apartment prices in the real estate market of Beykoz have rapidly increased over the past few years. Moreover, the prices of these apartments are doubling when talking about the modern types of properties with open views of the Bosphorus, the forests of the Asian side, or the Black Sea at Beykoz shore, which enjoy contemporary residential complexes.

Beykoz apartments and properties are distinguished by the combination of amazing urban models. The area and its projects attract rich people and investors to own real estate and villas with modern specifications. The real estate projects of Beykoz are concentrated in the most beautiful natural and central areas of Istanbul on its Asian side, and it is the side that offers the most wonderful real estate projects in the city.

 

Therefore, as the Homeland Real Estate Team, we're ready to offer FREE consultations to ensure achieving your desire to own a distinguished property and benefit from exclusive investment opportunities and offers available in Beykoz. Do not hesitate to contact us at: +905377793006.