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15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)
First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.
1 km · about 5 min drive
Istanbul, Turkey · Asia
Beylerbeyi works well as a base: 5 minutes from Üsküdar, 1km from 15 July Martyrs Bridge.
Beylerbeyi is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 5,168, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, Beylerbeyi sits in Turkey, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Istanbul time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Beylerbeyi to your route.
Beylerbeyi is a neighbourhood in the municipality and district of Üsküdar, Istanbul Province, Turkey. Its population is 5,168 (2022). It is located on the Asian shore of the Bosporus, to the north of the Bosphorus Bridge. It is bordered on the northeast by the neighborhood of Çengelköy, on the east by Kirazlıtepe, onRead more
the southeast by Küplüce, on the south by Burhaniye, on the southwest by Kuzguncuk, and on the northwest by the Bosporus. Directly across the Bosporus is the Ortaköy neighborhood of Istanbul's Beşiktaş municipality.
The main landmark of the neighborhood is the Ottoman Beylerbeyi Palace. Near the palace are various pavilions or kiosks (köşkler), including the two small seaside pavilions (Yalı Köşkleri), imperial stables (Ahır Köşkü), a "sunken" pavilion (Serdab Köşkü or Mermer Köşk), and a yellow pavilion (Sarı Köşk).
Another highly visible site within the neighborhood is the toll plaza on the Otoyol 1 highway for the Bosphorus Bridge.
Some of the wealthiest people in Turkey own homes in the Beylerbeyi neighborhood, including several members of the Sabancı family.
Schools in the neighborhood include the Naval Petty Officers Preparatory School (Deniz Astsubay Hazırlık Okulu), Beylerbeyi Hacı Sabancı High School, Beylerbeyi Elementary School, and Lütfi Ercin Elementary School.
Cultural centers in the neighborhood include the Akbank Beylerbeyi Art Gallery and the Urart Art Center.
Mosques in the neighborhood include the Bostancıbaşı Abdullah Agha Mosque (1581; also known as the İstavroz Mosque), Hamid-i Evvel (Abdul Hamid I) Mosque (1778; also known as the Beylerbeyi Mosque), and Cennet (Heaven) Mosque (1967).
Cemeteries in the neighborhood include the Beylerbeyi Küplüce Cemetery.
Tekkes in the neighborhood include the Badawi Tekke of Beylerbeyi.
The neighborhood's football venue is Beylerbeyi 75. Yıl Stadium.
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Beylerbeyi is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.0439 latitude, 29.0464 longitude.
Beylerbeyi has a population of approximately 5,168 people, making it a town in Turkey.
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First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
1 km · about 5 min drive
scenic viewpoint
The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.
6 km · about 10 min drive
museum
The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.
6 km · about 10 min drive
restaurant
Musa Dağdeviren's Kadıköy restaurant serves regional Turkish dishes recovered from villages across Anatolia, many found nowhere else in Istanbul. The menu changes daily with what is in season.
6 km · about 10 min drive
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An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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An awe-inspiring 6th-century architectural masterpiece that served as a church and mosque, with a massive dome that revolutionized world architecture.
7 km · about 15 min drive
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