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Maslak

Istanbul, Turkey · Asia

About Maslak

Maslak works well as a base: 5 minutes from Tarabya, 5km from Bosphorus Strait.

Maslak is a town located in Istanbul, Turkey. With a population of 12,260, it is an important destination in Asia.

On a road trip, Maslak 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 Maslak to your route.

About Maslak

Maslak is a neighbourhood in Sarıyer, Istanbul Province, in Turkey. Its population is 12,260 (2022). It is one of the main business districts of Istanbul, located on the European side of the city. It was formerly an exclave of the municipality of Şişli, though being far north and actually closer to the municipalities

Read more of Sarıyer and Beşiktaş. In 2012, the jurisdiction of the Maslak district was shifted from Şişli to Sarıyer. Maslak is in direct competition with the nearby Levent business district for new skyscraper projects. The tallest skyscraper in Maslak is the 47-floor Spine Tower, which reaches a height of 202 meters; and the tallest skyscraper currently under construction in the nation is the Diamond of Istanbul, which comprises three centrally-connected towers, the tallest of which will have 53 floors above ground and will reach a structural height of 270 meters. The Diamond of Istanbul will be the first steel skyscraper in Turkey, despite the fact that constructing with steel costs more than constructing with concrete. The reason for choosing steel was its relative strength in resisting earthquakes since Istanbul is located on the North Anatolian Fault, though concrete is more fire-resistant. The stations İTÜ-Ayazağa and Atatürk Oto Sanayi of the M2 line of the Istanbul Metro serve the Maslak business district and its surrounding neighborhoods.

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Where is Maslak located?

Maslak is located in Istanbul, Turkey, Asia. The coordinates are 41.1083 latitude, 29.0183 longitude.

What is the population of Maslak?

Maslak has a population of approximately 12,260 people, making it a town in Turkey.

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Quick Information

Population
12,260
Continent
Asia
Country
Turkey
Region
Istanbul
Timezone
Europe/Istanbul
Coordinates
41.1083, 29.0183

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Turkey

Police
155
Ambulance
112
Fire
110
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right
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Worth the detour from Maslak

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bosphorus Strait

The legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.

5 km · about 10 min drive

landmark

15 July Martyrs Bridge (Bosphorus Bridge)

First bridge to span the Bosphorus strait connecting Europe and Asia, an illuminated icon of the Istanbul skyline.

7 km · about 15 min drive

bridge

15 July Martyrs Bridge

The first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.

7 km · about 15 min drive

cafe

Pierre Loti Kahvesi

A hilltop coffeehouse above Eyüp cemetery with the best view down the Golden Horn, named for the French novelist who drank here in the 1870s while writing Aziyadé. A cable car climbs to it from the waterfront.

9 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Galata Tower

Medieval stone tower rising above Istanbul's Galata quarter, offering 360-degree panoramic views of the city and Bosphorus.

10 km · about 20 min drive

museum

Topkapi Palace Museum

The lavish Ottoman sultans' residence for 400 years, housing imperial treasures, holy relics, and the famous Harem.

11 km · about 20 min drive

photogenic

Balat & Fener

Steep cobbled lanes of tall narrow houses painted in blocks of colour on the Golden Horn, the old Jewish and Greek Orthodox quarters of Istanbul. The red-brick Phanar Greek College looms over the rooftops.

11 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque)

An iconic 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and interior adorned with over 20,000 handmade İznik blue tiles.

12 km · about 20 min drive

Driving roads near Maslak

  • Right hereBosphorus StraitThe legendary waterway dividing Europe and Asia, lined with Ottoman palaces, mosques, and wooden mansions best seen from a scenic ferry cruise.
  • Right here15 July Martyrs BridgeThe first suspension bridge across the Bosphorus, opened in 1973, linking the European and Asian sides of Istanbul.
  • 57 kmOsman Gazi BridgeSoaring 1,550 m-span suspension bridge across the Gulf of İzmit, one of the longest in the world, slashing the Istanbul–İzmir drive on the O-5 motorway.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Maslak.

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4 km awayPop. 5,464

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Arnavutköy

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