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Camlica Hill and Camlica Tower
Camlica Hill is one of the popular places to visit in Üsküdar, Istanbul. Camlica Hill has one of the best views in Istanbul. Many exploration routes can be set in this area. Especially families who want to have breakfast in a beautiful place on the weekend, and everyone who wants to spend time with their loved ones has made this place a frequent destination.
Besides, Camlica Hill is an ideal place for dinner. Camlica Hill, where you can watch one of the most beautiful views of Istanbul, is divided into two as Big Camlica and Small Camlica.
It is one of the highest places in Istanbul. Therefore, the view you will see from here spreads all over Istanbul under your feet. Big Camlica is slightly more popular than Small Camlica. It is located at an altitude of about 265 meters above sea level. He creates photo frames with a unique view and view. Small Camlica, on the other hand, is a quieter tree-covered area than Big Camlica.
Where is Camlica Hill?
The highest hill of Istanbul, Camlica Hill, is on a 260-meter hill on the ridge of Üsküdar for about 4 kilometers. Visitors who want to relax with the view of Istanbul and want to enjoy this magnificent view come to visit this place every day of the week, especially on weekends. It is very enjoyable to watch the views of the Islands, the Golden Horn and the European Side of Istanbul, including the Bosphorus, from the top of Camlica.
Camlica Hill is also on the route of large-bodied migratory birds migrating from Europe to Africa. Especially in September and October, many large-bodied migratory birds, especially storks, see Camlica Hill as a place to stay. It is known as the only place where migratory birds can be seen for a long time and most clearly in Istanbul. It is a place that attracts the attention of bird-watchers at this point.
What’s on Camlica Hill?
Camlica Hill is a place where you can watch the most beautiful views of Istanbul. Many places in Camlica Hill are frequented by visitors. At this point, it is possible to divide Camlica Hill into two as Big Camlica and Small Camlica.
Great Camlica
Big Camlica is the more lively and active Working part of Camlica Hill. In Büyük Camlica, there are Camlica Social Facilities and green areas operated by the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality. There are various restaurants and cafes within the Camlica Social Facilities. Businesses provide services at very reasonable prices. There are more than one historical and natural beauty within the Camlica Social Facilities. Various sports fields, especially mansions, fountains, colorful flowers, tea gardens, historical monumental trees, restaurants, walking and excursion tracks and playgrounds are among the historical atmosphere in Camlica Social Facilities.
It is possible to create a suitable route for lunch and dinner accompanied by Classical Turkish music in Camlica Social Facilities. It has an indoor restaurant of approximately 400 square meters with a view of the Bosphorus, and 2 aperitif eating and drinking places named Ottoman Coffee House and Bahçe Cafeteria. Almost everyone who wants to follow the flavor routes makes this place a frequent destination every day of the week.
Little Camlica
The Small Camlica section, located within Camlica Hill, is a quieter place than the larger Camlica. The most striking structure in Little Camlica is the tower known as the Camlica Tower or the Little Camlica Television Tower. In addition to this huge tower, there are various cafes and businesses belonging to Beltur in Camlica Hill. Besides, it is located in a beautiful Koru Küçük Camlica, in which the Cihannüma and Sofa mansions are located and Topkapı is also located.
Camlica Tower and Architectural Features
Camlica Tower was designed as a radio and television tower. The tower, which can be seen from almost anywhere in Istanbul, has a total height of 369 meters, 221 meters of which is a reinforced concrete structure and 168 meters is an antenna.
Camlica Tower, Camlica Hill Television and Radio Tower, which was opened by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality in 2011, was designed in the idea project competition. It is a project that won a prize in the competition and was implemented.
It was opened on May 29, 2021, and after the tower was put into service, all antenna and antenna towers in the city were removed. This building, whose architectural design belongs to Melike Altınışık, is unlike any other building. Inspired by the tulip flower, it is designed as a single piece. About 100 radio broadcasts from this tower can broadcast without cutting each other’s power and without interfering with their frequencies.
The tower has an observation deck and a restaurant. Light shows are also provided from this Tower on special days.
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Ticket prices
Full: 100 TL
Discount: 40 TL
Fast Pass: 200 TL
Adult Ticket (Foreign): 250 TL
Fast Track (Foreign): 400 TL
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Weekdays: 10:00–22:00
Weekend: 10:00–22:00
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How to get to Camlica hill?
Access to Camlica Hill by Public Transport
It is possible to go to Çamlıca Hill by public transport via Üsküdar. People living on the Anatolian side can go to Çamlıca Hill by public transport after arriving in Üsküdar. It is possible to reach Üsküdar by bus lines 11A, 11D, 11E, 11F, 11K, 11L, 11ST, 11V, 11ÜS, 320, 9A, 9Ç, 9ÜD and 9Ş. You should get on these bus lines from Üsküdar and get off at Çamlıca stop. After getting off at Çamlıca stop, you can reach Çamlıca Hill by walking for a short time.
It is also possible to reach Çamlıca Hill from Kadıköy district. For this, you need to take the 13, 13B, 14, 14D, 14F, 14K and 14R bus lines from the Kadıköy Rıhtım bus lines. With these buses, after getting off at Çamlıca Şehit Onur E. stop, you need to go to an upper street. You can reach Çamlıca Hill by walking for 15 minutes next to the Çamlıca Touristic Sign.
It is possible to reach Çamlıca Hill from Ümraniye. For this, 13, 9C, 9Ü, 9ÜD, 9C. It is also possible to get on the lines 320 VE 522 and get off at the Turistik Çamlıca Facility stop.
Originally published at toptravelturkey.com
