Üsküdar is one of the most beautiful and interesting districts of Istanbul. Üsküdar where are many different features and contrasts has the unique historical structures. The symbol of the Istanbul, Bosphorus Bridge is located in the interior lands of the district so Üsküdar should be visited, you will feel some pleasure absolutely.
District seems to have variety the neighbor to neighbor. This difference appears in every perspective. In some places sites have been established which have high standards of living, while some places have opposite situation. Üsküdar where is one of the oldest districts was conquered by Orhan Bey in period of Ottoman Empire. After conquest, Turkish population started to increase. The district has been an important transportation center from ancient times even the period of BC. Empires which were founded in Üsküdar during BC gave the importance to the district because of the harbor and transportation.
Üsküdar is one of the most important counties of historical city, Istanbul because there are so many values. Maiden’s Tower (Kız Kulesi) is located the boundaries of Üsküdar, the tower is undoubtedly the most important value. Maiden’s Tower is the only building remaining from the Byzantine Era in Üküdar. Firstly the historical building was a cemetery, then Byzantine Era was used as customs station. By the time of the Ottoman Empire, the tower was used as exile rooms and an area for festivals. Today, the building draws the tourist’s attraction. Around the tower, different mosques have founded and they are the symbols of Istanbul.
We must mention the Üsküdar Çamlıca Hill, it is a natural value of Istanbul. Bosphorus Bridge is seen from the Çamlıca Hill beautiful, this view must affect you absolutely.
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